Hi-Acts Vision and Mission

Our vision is to bring scientific breakthroughs into real-world application – faster, and in the areas where transformation and societal needs are most urgent.

Hi-Acts represents a new kind of innovation ecosystem: sustainable, cross-sector, and impact-driven. We are dedicated to accelerating system-level solutions for critical issues – whether in energy systems, healthcare, or high-tech industries.

Our platform provides a single-entry-point to research excellence, offers customized support, and actively promotes networking and co-creation. Together with our partners, we advance technologies, co-develop novel approaches – and bring them into use more rapidly.

Hi-Acts is more than an idea incubator – it is a catalyst for real-world impact.

Hi-Acts - Vision and Mission for a Sustainable Future

At Hi-Acts, our vision is to drive cross-sector innovation that transforms scientific breakthroughs into real-world applications faster and more sustainably. By building bridges between research, business, and healthcare, we are shaping an innovation ecosystem that delivers measurable impact for society.

Bridging Science and Industry

Our mission is to make advanced accelerator-based technologies accessible for industrial and medical applications. To achieve this, we unite the expertise of five renowned Helmholtz centers: DESY, HZDR, GSI, HZB, and Hereon. Together, we provide streamlined access to world-class facilities, interdisciplinary know-how, and customized support for research, development, and technology transfer.

Why Hi-Acts is the Right Partner

Hi-Acts serves as a one-stop access point to a unique ecosystem of accelerator-based infrastructures and services. We enable cross-sector collaboration by fostering partnerships between science, industry, and medicine, driving forward pioneering deep-tech solutions. Within our applied Technology Labs, we focus on high-potential innovation areas that accelerate the path from scientific discovery to market-ready products. Additionally, our Use Case Initiatives support projects with strong application potential, addressing current industrial and societal challenges directly.

Accelerating Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow

We believe that innovation thrives when people, ideas, and technologies converge. Hi-Acts is creating a vibrant, collaborative platform that unlocks the full potential of accelerator-based technologies delivering sustainable solutions that reach society faster and create lasting impact.

Be Part of the Hi-Acts Innovation Network

Whether you are a company aiming to integrate next-generation technologies into your processes or a research institution seeking impactful collaborations, Hi-Acts provides the infrastructure, expertise, and partnerships to accelerate your innovation journey.

Contact us to discover how we can shape the future together and turn groundbreaking research into real-world impact.