2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

EBW is made possible by the sponsors and exhibitors who support the Congress. We are delighted to share details of the organisations who will be present at The Hofburg, Vienna to share their expertise and innovations that help make quality biobanking and life science research possible. 

Top tier sponsors

Platinum

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Customers worldwide trust our tools, services and solutions to help them accelerate innovation and enhance productivity. Together, we are making advancements that make a real difference. We do that by providing an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and comprehensive support through product and service brands that include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

MVE Biological Solutions is the global leading manufacturer of cryogenic storage and shipping devices. For over 60 years, we set the standard for storing biological materials at low temperatures. MVE is the preferred brand for cryogenic equipment in various application areas, including biopharma, cell and gene therapies, storage of cord blood and stem cells, medical research facilities, government institutions, IVF centers, hospitals and clinics, and animal husbandry and livestock.

Gold

ASKION, a leading innovator in biobanking and cryogenic storage solutions. Our state-of-the-art hermetic storage devices are set to change the biobanking landscape, offering unparalleled efficiency, automation and sample integrity. The ASKION HS 200 system meets the stringent requirements of modern biobanks, biorepositories and LN2-based storage collections. Available in three sizes (S, M, L), the HS 200 system ensures safe and reliable storage of biological samples at cryogenic temperatures down to -185°C. This advanced system integrates seamlessly with ASKION’s C-line® Control software, providing comprehensive documentation and management of all relevant system parameters and sample data.

Azenta Life Sciences is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster.

Silver

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology. Today, worldwide more than 9700 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today’s analytical questions.

Hamilton Storage offers comprehensive ultra-low temperature automated sample management systems for biological and compound samples. Our sample storage solutions, benchtop devices, and consumables are designed for sample integrity, flexibility, and reliability for life science applications. Ensure the quality of your storage samples during short- or long-term storage.
Hamilton Robotics provides solutions for fully automated workflows. Our liquid handling workstations provide consistent results for assays, ranging from low-throughput pipetting protocols to high-throughput systems with integrated sample storage.

Haier Biomedical is a company focused on the research & development, manufacturing and sales of low-temperature storage equipment for biomedical samples. Haier Biomedical has become a digital scenario solution provider in life science and medical innovation. Haier Biomedical mainly engages in life science and medical innovation and delivers comprehensive digital scenario solutions covering multiple categories of products and services, such as smart lab, digital hospital, smart public health, smart blood use, to a wide range of user groups, including hospitals, bio-pharmaceutical enterprises, universities & colleges, scientific research institutions, centers for disease control and blood stations.

LVL technologies GmbH & Co. KG has been offering consumables for laboratory automation and automated liquid handling since 1986. The main focus of our product range are sample storage solutions in standardized SBS format. We have specialised our product portfolio in the 2D SAFE® Tube Rack System available in several different volumes from 200µl up to 8ml and rack types 96/48/24 SBS format. The associated infrastructure, such as readers, cappers and useful extras are also part of our range.

SIAD Group is made up of companies that operate in the following sectors: Industrial Gases, Engineering, Healthcare, Industrial Goods and Services.

Established in Italy in 1927, SOL Group is present in 32 countries with over 6372 employees and
serves over 50,000 industrial customers, 500 major medical customers and 650,000 patients. SOL
Group is active in the production, applied research and sale of technical, pure and medical gases
and home care service, in biotechnology and the production of renewable energy. In the home care sector, SOL Group provides comprehensive services to patients who receive medical care and assistance at home: home oxygen therapy, ventilation therapy, treatment of sleep apnoea, artificial nutrition services, integrated home care services and telemedicine. The biotechnology sector deals with the research and development of biopharmaceuticals, genomics, and diagnostics. In the healthcare sector, SOL Group provides medical gases, devices, equipments and services to public and private hospitals. The cryobiology division is responsible for the turnkey design of biobanks, IVF centers, the cryopreservation and transportation of biological samples for transplant, clinical and research purposes.

Sponsors

Auguste Cryogenics	With roots dating back to 1742 and the legacy of the Taylor-Wharton family, Auguste Cryogenics is a leader in cryogenic technology and manufacturing, operating from facilities in Košice, Slovakia, and Husum, Germany. We specialise in high-quality cryogenic solutions, including freezers and our Medical Family products, designed to meet the demanding needs of healthcare and scientific applications. Our product range includes cryogenic bulk and micro-bulk tanks, LNG storage systems, transportable liquid cylinders, and beverage carbonation vessels, offering industry-leading low evaporation rates and ergonomic designs. At Auguste Cryogenics, we prioritise safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility, ensuring our products deliver unmatched performance across a range of applications, from industrial gases to medical solutions. With a commitment to excellence, we drive forward the future of cryogenics, empowering our customers with reliable and efficient storage systems.
CryoXiltriX	Cryobank storage facilities are rapidly increasing worldwide, both for storage in liquid nitrogen and in the vapor phase. Millions of euros worth of value are stored in tanks with very limited control. In the past, manufacturers of controllers did not offer monitoring and alarm options in case of problems with automatic filling. Such issues can lead to catastrophic failures that endanger the lives and health of personnel or cause damage to the samples themselves. XiltriX and Cryo Products have jointly developed a solution that mitigates these risks and provides full control over any brand of cryogenic tank. This new solution is called CryoXiltriX and offers the best of Liquid Nitrogen Control and real-time Biobank monitoring and alarm services.
F-DGSi	At F-DGSi, we innovate, design and manufacture gas and liquid generators (Hydrogen, Zero Air, Nitrogen and Liquid Nitrogen) to offer laboratories a safer, more convenient and cost-effective alternative to cylinders. Our headquarters are located near Paris (France), where all products are designed and manufactured in-house. Thanks to our wide range of products we can assist you in meeting your diverse purity and application requirements. Our high quality products combined with our unique customer service provide you with absolute peace of mind and help you to reduce your operating costs and environmental impact and to eliminate the inconvenience of cylinder supply.
Genepoint Technologies	Genepoint is committed to providing innovative, proprietary, automated, intelligent, and whole-process solutions for the low-temperature preservation of biological samples. Following our mission of “inspire life exploration” and with the vision of “becoming a respected company in the field of life sciences”, we continuously break through the boundaries of technological innovation in low-temperature storage and management of samples, and accelerate the practice and exploration of life sciences and biopharmaceuticals.
Integrated Systems Engineering (ISENET)	Integrated Systems Engineering (ISENET) brings decades of expertise in Biobanking Construction and Management. Its founder, Pasquale De Blasio, was a co-founder and the first president of the European, Middle Eastern & African Society for Biopreservation and Biobanking (ESBB). Today, ISENET provides cutting-edge Biobanking Engineering services to institutions looking to establish, upgrade, or optimise their biobank facilities. As the exclusive Italian distributor of DiData Biobanking LIMS (swissdidata.com) and BioTillion RFID Biosample Tracking Systems (biotillion.com), ISENET ensures seamless sample management and data traceability. In addition, ISENET is a recognised leader in Tissue Microarray (TMA) Technology, delivering advanced solutions for high-throughput biomarker research and precision medicine. Learn more at www.isenet.it.
LiCONiC	LiCONiC is the leading provider of Automated Biobanking solutions. With over 34 years of industry experience, we have been at the forefront of transforming research and preservation methodologies. Our innovative technologies cater to the evolving needs of researchers, scientists, and institutions worldwide. Our Automated Biobanking solutions are designed to safely preserve valuable samples over multiple decades and at a fraction of the cost of alternative solutions. Each product is optimised for its specific needs and provided with reliable sample management, from automated storage and retrieval systems to advanced tracking and monitoring capabilities. By prioritising sample integrity and viability, our technologies empower researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries. Temperature down to -185°C and various layouts of the systems makes us as engineering company unique in the biobanking community.
MEDIXBANK	MEDIXBANK is a one-of-a-kind Slovak biobank focused primarily on civilisation diseases. Our main purpose is collecting, processing, storing, and distributing biological samples and data in compliance with the highest standards and regulations to ensure these samples and data can be used for scientific research activities.
Modul-Bio	Modul-Bio specialises in computer solutions for biological sample management, implementing barcode systems, Biobank Information Management Systems (BIMS) and collaborative tools for sharing biological sample collections. Over 300 laboratories around the world utilise our services. MBioLIMS Biobanking Software is a specifically designed tool helping biobanks, biorepositories and cohort studies manage their biological and clinical data.
Revvity	At Revvity, “impossible” is inspiration, and “can’t be done” is a call to action. Revvity provides health science solutions, technologies, expertise, and services that deliver complete workflows from discovery to development, and diagnosis to cure. Revvity is revolutionising what’s possible in healthcare, with specialised focus areas in translational multi-omics technologies, biomarker identification, imaging, prediction, screening, detection and diagnosis, informatics and more. With 2023 revenue of more than $2.7 billion and over 11,000 employees, Revvity serves customers across pharmaceutical and biotech, diagnostic labs, academia, and governments. It is part of the S&P 500 index and has customers in more than 190 countries.
Standard BioTools	At Standard BioTools™ we focus on the most pressing needs in translational and clinical research, including cancer, immunology and immunotherapy, and in agricultural genomics. Harnessing proprietary cytometry and tissue imaging technologies, together with automated qPCR and NGS workflows, we provide an unprecedented view into health and disease through our unique combination of innovative mass cytometry, tissue imaging and genomics solutions. Learn how to set the new benchmarks in automated, cost-effective quantitative PCR and NGS assays with the X9™ systems by reducing cost and hands-on time with walk-away automation.
SPT Labtech	For over 25 years, SPT Labtech has been pioneering automated laboratory solutions that accelerate life sciences research and make a real difference to human health. Our team of scientists and engineers design and develop new technologies that solve real-world challenges across liquid handling, sample management and sample preparation. Through partnerships with applications leaders, we have delivered a suite of instruments that are trusted by labs globally to enhance genomics, drug discovery and structural biology workflows.
Tecan	Tecan is a global leader in laboratory automation and detection, with over 40 years of expertise. We specialise in developing cutting-edge liquid handling systems, robotic platforms and multimode readers that significantly enhance workflows in genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery, offering versatile solutions that cater to diverse assay requirements.
Phasetwo	Phasetwo® offers a full range of storage products that have been re-engineered with a user-centric focus, rather than legacy and outdated designs. Our next generation solutions serve the Life Science sectors including Biotech, Cell and Gene Therapy, Dermatology, Biobanking, In Vitro Fertilization and more. Our advanced cold storage products include Cryogenic Storage Stainless Steel Freezers, Cryogenic Aluminum Freezers, Cryogenic Freezers, Cryogenic Control Rate Freezers, Cryogenic Blast Freezers, and Dry Ice Equipment.
Tecniplast	Tecnilabo is the Tecniplast division dedicated to providing a complete offering to all phases of laboratory research. Our mission is to enable faster results in Life Science, whilst increasing safety and efficiency in pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories. We produce fully customised solutions for modular systems, laminar flow and biosafety cabins, chemical hoods, isolators, refrigerators, freezers and incubators. Our equipment is engineered, produced and assembled by our experts in Italy.
300K Solutions	300K Solutions provides innovative solutions for the stabilisation of biological samples of any kind (DNA, RNA, Cells lines, Serum/Plasma, Blood and tissues) at room temperature, enhancing the reliability of subsequent analytical techniques and enabling their safe medium- to long-term maintenance. Our mission is to simplify processes, ensure sample integrity, and support advancements in biomedicine. We have the vision to transform the paradigm of biological sample stabilisation, becoming a trusted global leader in sustainable life science solutions. We strive to drive progress in biomedicine while contributing to a healthier and more sustainable world.
Sigra Imprim Group	S.I.G. Sigra Imprim Group S.r.l has assembled an experienced cryogenic team ready to assist customers in pre- and post-sales phases, with a service focused on accuracy, security and performance. We are the exclusive official partner in Italy of the German company Cryotherm GmbH & Co KG, a renowned leader in the cryogenic sector in Europe and worldwide for more than 60 years. Our company designs and builds cryogenic plants, biobanks and turnkey solutions for the following applications: Hospitals and Clinics, Nursing and Retirement Homes (RSAs), Assisted Medical Reproduction (AMP) Centres, Electronic, Aerospace, Food, Metallurgical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Industries, Industrial and Environmental Laboratories and Research Centres.
NorayBio	NorayBio offers reliable software solutions backed by 20 years of experience. Its flagship product, NorayBanks, is an intuitive and easily adaptable, available with a flexible licensing model that meets the diverse operative needs of biobanks and other sample laboratories. With the automated Catalogue, biobanks will enhance their visibility and streamline the process of receiving specimen requests from the scientific community. Through these advanced tools, NorayBio contributes to complying with quality and legal regulations, optimise biobank operations and improve accessibility of specimens. NorayBio is committed to bringing professional software to organisations of all sizes and requirements to manage collections and connect with researchers.