Christian Wiesinger

Siemens Technology Accelerator GmbH (STA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens AG (FR: SIE) in Germany. Created in 2001, the firm aims to externally commercialize innovative technologies of Siemens which are not turned into products within Siemens itself, typically through spin-offs, licensing or sales. Based in Munich, the STA offers access to the Siemens network through various links. Because Siemens operates a worldwide infrastructure for the management of patents and trademarks, the STA is able to support new businesses with Intellectual Property issues which may arise. The firm also has an external network comprised of German and international venture capitalists.

EnOcean GmbH develops and provides patented self-powered wireless technology. It manufactures and markets maintenance-free wireless sensor solutions for use in buildings and industrial installations. The firm's solutions are based on miniaturized energy converters, ultra-low-power electronic circuitry, and reliable wireless. Its products include accessories, software and firmware. The company was founded by Andreas Schneider and Frank Schmidt in 2001 and is headquartered in Oberhaching, Germany.

Osprey Pir Ltd. develops and supplies infrared sensor components. It has developed a patented thin film pyro-electric ceramic technology for use in a new range of infra-red sensor products. The firm's customers include the industrial and environmental, medical and consumer industries. The company was founded by Jeffrey Peter Wright, Carsten Giebeler and Scott Freeborn in July 2007 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Sphere Medical Ltd. develops monitoring and diagnostic products to provide clinical and economic benefits in critical care environment. It offers microfabricated and transducers technologies. The company was founded in March 2002 by Gavin Troughton and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.