Fraunhofer IZI-BB

The Branch of Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI-BB conducts its research with a focus on innovations in the fields of food and environmental analysis, diagnostics, drug development and process engineering.

The interdepartmental combination of engineering expertise and biomedical and chemistry know-how is what sets the institute apart in the areas of sensor technology, biotechnology production methods and automation, as well as nano- and microsystems engineering. The resulting research and development offerings are geared, among other things, towards biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies that need components as well as integrated solutions for their product development along their value chain.

Current Messages

 

Event / 26.11.2026

Technology Day - Biotech for One Health

SMEs, startups, and innovation managers discover our offers for joint innovation projects.

 

Press Release / 3.9.2025

Minister Schüle Interested in Prospects

Minister Schüle visits institute to learn about Fraunhofer ZDD®'s projects and future prospects.

 

Technology Profiles

Portfolio Fairs

Selected technologies at a glance.

 

Press Release / 30.10.2024

Reactive Coating for Immunoassays

TruContact®– surface functionalization for cost-effective, fast and sustainable assays.

Projects

 

Anti-Corona-Projects

 

Cooperation Project "PZ-Syn"

Fungal-based
Cell-free Synthesis Platforms

 

17.11.2022

Fraunhofer-Center for Digital Diagnostics

Modern diagnostically and digitally supported healthcare

 

Locations

The Fraunhofer IZI-BB belongs to the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI with its headquarters located in Leipzig (Sachsen). Further locations are: