Air pollution from combustion causes 7 million premature deaths annually and emits black carbon, a major driver of global warming. Current methods of monitoring black carbon are expensive, inaccurate and largely inaccessible to developing countries, which hinders progress in monitoring potential health risks and implementing measures to decarbonise society. Wuppertal-based schnaiTEC GmbH is developing an affordable, real-time, accurate and non-invasive optical measuring device for the precise and specific monitoring of black carbon particles from combustion processes. Target markets include environmental monitoring stations worldwide.
The NRW High-Tech Accelerator Programme has prompted us to actively re-evaluate and realign our business strategy. Today, we are pursuing our mission with far greater clarity, focus and confidence. As a ‘mature’ start-up, the intensive support we received over twelve weeks has opened up many new perspectives for us. A heartfelt thank you to the whole team and the experts for their valuable insights and strong support.
Martin Schnaiter
