From Bench to Bedside – The story of the CatSper Test
With CatFlux, we aim to enable the early detection of CatSper-related infertility worldwide. This is the story of the CatSper Test – and how we achieved a breakthrough in diagnosing this previously undetectable form of male infertility.
More than 10 years of basic research on the sperm ion channels in the field of reproductive physiology.
Establishment of the “CatSper Test” Project Group
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
of the Federal Association of Reproductive Medicine Centers e.V.
Germany’s largest business plan competition for the life sciences, chemistry, and energy sectors.
Commerical Registry Münster Germany: HRB 20636
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDR)
First tranche of a convertible loan for innovative, growth-oriented early-stage start-ups
Winner of the Münsterland Innovation Award (Category: “Start-up”)
Second tranche of a convertible loan for innovative, growth-oriented early-stage start-ups
Winner of the 2024 Inventor Award by Clinic Invent of the Medical Faculty at the University of Münster
3rd place winner of the NRW FutureTech Award at Moonshots & Moneten in Paderborn, Germany
Start of the Certification Process for our QMS according to ISO 13485
