IQ@IFW - Bridging the Gap Between Research and Market

The Saxon Development Bank (SAB) and the Saxon State Ministry for Economy, Labor and Transport (SMWA) confirm the success of the IQ@IFW validation program.

IQ@IFW Validation Project "LIA"

The IQ@IFW funding program launched the LIA (Local Intelligent Assistant) validation project.

IQ@IFW Validation Project: "SAWblade"

New Validation Project SAWblade – SAW Sensing for Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades

IQ@IFW Validation Project “SWITCHable Probes”

New IQ@IFW Validation Project: “SWITCHable probes” launched!

First Fastmove IQ@IFW Project Started: "HotShield"

HotShield – New Validation Project at IFW Dresden

IFW Innovation Launches Strategic Partnership with Startup Factory BOOST

Strengthening science-based entrepreneurship: IFW Innovation and Startup Factory BOOST join forces to accelerate the journey from research to scalable start-ups.

Second IQ@IFW Validation Grant Approved: "NoICE" Advances Microacoustic De-Icing for Sensor Systems

The NoICE project has been approved as the second funded initiative under IQ@IFW – introducing a novel microacoustic de-icing solution for autonomous sensor systems.

Turning Liquid Hydrogen Expertise into Societal Impact – IFW’s Role in the Hyliq Consortium

FW Dresden brings cryogenic materials & sensor expertise to the Hyliq consortium, driving safe, efficient liquid hydrogen use and advancing Germany’s Hydrogen Strategy.

From Idea to Impact: IQ@IFW launches with CLAPsense as First Validation Project

From Idea to Impact: IQ@IFW launches with CLAPsense as First Validation Project

Patent Funding Now Available : Protect What Matters: Apply for Patent Support with Sachsenpatent

Researchers at IFW can now apply for targeted support to validate their technologies – from prototypes to market analyses and industry outreach. Get in touch for advice!

New Website Launched: Discover Innovation @IFW

Launch of IQ@IFW – The Innovation Quest Validation Fund

IQ@IFW – Innovation Quest: Validate your research. Unlock real-world impact. On 29 April 2025, the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) announces the launch of its new Impact Accelerator—a funding and mentoring programme designed to turn cutting-edge discoveries into market-ready solutions.