News

June 18, 2024
We are honored to have been selected for the EIC ePitching on June 18th and proud to present our innovative ultrasound solution assessing cortical bone microstructure to enable earlier and better osteoporosis management.
June 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce the start of the Eureka-Eurostars study as a joint network project with the Swiss company Suisag, and the Research Institute of Farm Animal Biology (FBN). This project is supported and funded by the BMBF in Germany and Innosuisse in Switzerland. Eurostars is part of the European Partnership for Innovative SMEs. The partnership is co-funded by...
May 17, 2024
We had been selected to join the Japan Market Discovery Program and had been very grateful to explore the Japanese exciting market with the German Accelerator.
April 17, 2024
We had been chosen to present POROUS at the Innovation Showcase and highlight osteoporosis awareness, particularly its impact on women's health.
January 17, 2024
We have launched the 'Brandenburger Innovationsfachkräfte (BIF 2022)' project of the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Energie via die ILB!
November 27, 2023
We won the innovation award Berlin Brandenburg 2023! We feel very honored to be selected among all the other excellent nominees! Being recognized as one of the most innovative startups, we have come one step closer to our goal with an accurate, cost-effective and X-ray-free ultrasound diagnosis of fracture risk, enabling the early detection of osteoporosis for the first time....
July 3, 2023
We became finalist of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2023!  Our innovative approach is herewith recognized again among a global cohort of changemakers who are bringing science closer to society through their outstanding work. 
March 27, 2023
The POROUS team participates the 9th MedTech Pitch Day on March 29, 2023 at the Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus in Berlin, and is thus one of 10 start-ups from the medical technology sector that will be allowed to present their idea on stage. More than 100 young companies from all over Europe have applied and only 10 have made it and get the...
March 14, 2023
Rheumatology, endocrinology, sports medicine, spine and trauma surgery – osteology combines a variety of medical disciplines. Since they all use imaging techniques for diagnosis and therapy assessment, this exciting topic is one of the focal points of the symposium of the newly founded Interdisciplinary Centre for Osteology at the Charité on 18 March 2023. After an overview of common X-ray,...
January 13, 2023
“The opportunity to contribute to the health of many people around the world is our driver. It is also what convinced the jury”. The European Innovation Council Accelerator Grant is awarding POROUS from Potsdam Science Park with 2.5 million euros worth of funding. In the “Three questions with…”- interview for the Science Park Golm Blog Post, CEO Dr.-Ing. Pat.-Ing. Julia Eschenbrenner and...
October 17, 2022
The team of POROUS takes pleasure in sharing the outstanding news of receiving the European Innovation Council Accelerator grant, which enables European start-ups to develop and scale up game-changing innovations. The EIC Accelerator grant includes direct funding of €2.5 million and equity investment. The overall goal is to support clinical research in which the POROUS system will be evaluated as...
October 4, 2022
The International Ultrasonics Symposium aims to bring together more closely the ultrasonics communities around the world with the ultrasonics industry. The IUS Symposia 2022 will be held from October 10 – 13, 2022 in Lido (Venice, Italy). Meet our team right there and enter into direct dialogues with the inventor Prof.Dr. Kay Raum and our CTO Jonas Massmann. We are looking...
August 30, 2022
We are excited to present the POROUS bone diagnosis technology at the OSTEOLOGIE 2022 in Baden-Baden in September. The inventor of the POROUS technology Prof. Kay Raum will share the latest study results and show the fracture discrimination performance in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density by multiparametric bone ultrasound imaging. OSTEOLOGIE 2022 is an annual conference that provides...
August 20, 2022
POROUS is located in Potsdam, just southwest of Berlin. Potsdam/Potsdam-Mittelmark is a place of expertise, synergies and togetherness: First-class funding policy meets founder- and investor-friendly structures and a smooth transfer from science to practice. For more (Mehr) marketable innovations in the fields of life science and medical technology. The Mehr-Investition Website interviewed POROUS’ CSO Kay Raum about our experience in...

Events

February 25-26, 2025 – Coburg, Germany

We look forward to participate in the 4th Technology Day Applied Sensor Technology (TAS) - a leading conference for applied sensor technology. Organised by the Institute for Sensor and Actuator Technology (ISAT) at Coburg University of Applied Sciences, the event brings together experts from industry and research to discuss innovations in areas such as medical technology, Industry 4.0, automation, mobility, and environmental monitoring. We are looking forward to many inspiring discussions with experts and also to presenting our latest results here. See you there too? More info: https://www.isat-coburg.de/tas-2025/

February 26, 2025 – Potsdam, Germany

We are excited to participate in Connected Health Brandenburg 2025 (#CHB25) – a leading conference for digital innovation in healthcare! Experts from research, medicine, and startups will gather to shape the future of health care. With inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and topics like AI-driven diagnostics and digital healthcare solutions, CHB25 offers a great platform for exchange and innovation. We look forward to presenting our ultrasound technology for early osteoporosis detection – see you there!

March 15, 2025 – Berlin, Germany 

We are pleased to participate in the workshop of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Osteology of the Charité 2025 and to present our new innovative ultrasound technology in the exhibition. This event brings together experts from various specialist areas such as rheumatology, endocrinology, orthopaedics and trauma surgery, sports medicine and imaging. In addition to exciting presentations, you can expect insights into current research projects and interesting case discussions. Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required. Come along and let’s meet there! More info & registration: https://www.mes-berlin.com/veranstaltungen/prasenzfortbildung-das-interdisziplinare-zentrum-fur-osteologie-der-charite-2025/

27-29 March 2025 – Münster, Germany 

We are pleased to participate in the congress OSTEOLOGIE 2025, the annual conference of the Dachverband Osteologie e.V.. Visit us at stand number 7. Under the motto ‘Bones 2025: Strengthening regeneration - promoting activity’, the main musculoskeletal topics of the 21st century will be intensively examined in Münster. The three-day event is one of the largest and most important annual events in the German-speaking world and offers an interdisciplinary platform for the exchange of the latest osteological clinical and basic scientific findings. Looking forward meeting you there! More info: https://ostak.de/kongress-osteologie-2025/

April 10–13, 2025 – Rome, Italy 

We are excited to participate in the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025, the 25th World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases). This international conference brings together clinicians and experts from the osteological healthcare field to hear and discuss the latest developments in the field of bone health and musculoskeletal diseases. The scientific program promises top-class presentations and interdisciplinary exchange. We look forward to inspiring expert discussions and networking! Meet us at the BoneUS Booth! More info: https://www.wco-iof-esceo.org/

May 10, 2025, Potsdam, Deutschland

We are delighted to be taking part in the Potsdam Day of Science on the grounds of the Potsdam Science Park in Go:In. We offer an exciting lecture on bone health for young and old. More info: https://potsdamertagderwissenschaften.de

May 23-26, 2025 – Innsbruck, Austria

The ECTS 2025 Congress European Calcified Tissue Society is recognized as the foremost annual European gathering in the field. The congress features a broad and stimulating scientific program addressing the latest advances, challenges, and controversies in bone and calcified tissues and brings together researchers, physicians, and allied health professionals to share their latest research and updates. We are looking forward to dynamic networking opportunities in this exciting event. More info: https://www.ects2025.org

28 June 2025 – Berlin 

On 28 June 2025, numerous scientific institutions in Berlin and Potsdam will open their doors to the public from 5 p.m. to midnight as part of the Long Night of the Sciences. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore laboratories, archives, libraries and lecture theatres that are otherwise inaccessible. We are happy to support the Lab Raum ISS here and look forward to offering exciting insights into ultrasound research on bones. More info: https://www.langenachtderwissenschaften.de / https://iss.charite.de/

September 5–8, 2025 – Seattle, WA, USA 

The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) will host its 2025 Annual Meeting at the Seattle Convention Center. This premier event gathers over 2,500 clinicians and researchers from more than 50 countries, representing various disciplines within the bone, mineral, and musculoskeletal research fields. We look forward to exciting discussions, presentations and numerous networking opportunities. More info: https://www.asbmr.org/annual-meeting

Lunch and Learn: Bones & Business: Strategies for a strong body and startup success

7 October – Potsdam, Germany 

We are pleased to have been invited to hold a workshop titled ‘Built to Last: Bones & Business - Strategies for a Strong Body and Startup Success’ as part of the Potsdam Science Park's ‘Lunch and Learn’ series. We are especially excited that this event is taking place near World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that can be effectively prevented through a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, early diagnosis, and targeted interventions. These measures can significantly delay or even prevent the disease.

Oktober 13./14, 2025, Potsdam, Germany 

The PSP Conference is a major event focused on collaborations, research innovations, and startups at the Potsdam Science Park. It highlights different innovation themes each year, providing an opportunity for networking with science and business in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. This will focus on sustainability, and we are happy that our CEO Julia Eschenbrenner will speak about our innovative diagnostic ultrasound technology. More info: https://potsdam-sciencepark.de/en/articles/psp-conference/

November 3 4, 2025 – Dresden, Germany 

The next meeting of the MuSkITYR (MusculoSkeletal Interdisciplinary Translational Young Researchers) will take place in Dresden. The MuSkITYRs are a community organised by young scientists for the next generation of musculoskeletal researchers. We are happy to support this event and giving a lecture about latest advancements for our 3D ultrasound solution for bone health diagnostics. More info: https://muskityrs.com

Focus on Stronger Pig Bones
The Swiss breeding company Suisag, FBN Dummerstorf, and POROUS have launched the “PigBoneS” project to breed pigs with improved phosphorus utilization and stronger bones.

POROUS uses a non-invasive 3D ultrasound method to measure bone density and stability in slaughtered animals, primarily Swiss Large White pigs. The forefoot (metacarpus) serves as an indicator of bone health, complemented by blood analyses for phosphorus utilization markers. The aim is to identify genetic markers for these traits.

The project promotes bone health while reducing phosphorus excretion. It is supported by the Eureka Eurostars program, Innosuisse, and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).