About Us
From Scientific Discovery to Industrial Breakthrough
Karlsruhe Conductive Materials (KCM) is a spin-off project of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). At the end of 2024, we were granted the Helmholtz spin-off program, and recently we successfully applied to the EXIST Forschungstransfer program of the BMWE. We're planning to launch a startup, specializing in development and production of conductive materials for high-tech applications.
Our physical concept, discovered at KIT in 2011, allows completly new approaches of formulating conductive materials. Since 2014, three patents were filed (two for flexible electronics, one for solar cell front-side metallization). Two more are pending for low-temperature applications.
Our aim is to integrate new research into industrial applications. We enhance quality, cut costs, and promote sustainability in printed electronics and thermally conductive materials.
We understand that customer requirements vary depending on the production process and application, where a standard product often cannot meet specific needs. Thanks to our versatile technology platform, we adapt our products to those needs and work closely with our customers. We shape the next generation of printed electronics.
Our Team
We are a team of three chemical engineers, driven by a shared commitment to advancing materials science and promoting sustainable innovation. Our combined expertise spans fundamental research, applied development, and successful collaborations with industry partners.
We are currently seeking a CFO as our fourth team member.
Katrin Dyhr
Karim Abdel Aal
