About us
Nikolaus Mandelburger
As the brains behind the operation, Nikolaus designs, builds, and tests all things concerning the bioreactor system. Since coming up with the concept, Nikolaus has worked relentlessly to make his idea a reality.
Alina conducts research and experiments to further the development of our reactor system. As the biochemist in our team, most of her work is in the lab to ensure a functioning cultivation process and high quality biomass.
Christopher Kimmel
He plans, strategises, and oversees. Christopher is responsible for setting objectives and milestones and overseeing the progress of the project. He formulates official documents and strategies for our long-term vision.
Our Story
October, 2022
Algal project is born
Nikolaus, Christopher, and Anna form a team in the 13th Austrian Sustainability Challenge, a transdisciplinary programme in which students, start-up coaches, and partner organisations create innovative solutions for socio-ecological transformation and work towards the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
June, 2023
Cyan Cycle debuts
Nikolaus and Christopher present the first official prototype of the reactor system and present the project at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
October, 2023
Cyan Cycle gains support by ATTACCA
Cyan Cycle receives financial support from the ATTACCA GmbH to further the development of the biorector system.
May, 2024
Cyan Cycle joins forces with accent incubator
accent is the high-tech incubator of Lower Austria. Guided by the principle of 'Competence and Passion,' accent supports us focused and passionately with an intensive program to take our start-up to the next level.
November, 2024
Cyan Cycle secures funding by aws
from November 2024 onward, Cyan Cycle is part of yet another icubation programme. As part of the aws First Incubator programme, our aim is to turn our prototypes into robust, industry-approved solutions for carbon capture and utilization.
Summer, 2026
First full-scale trial run
By Summer 2025, the bioreactor is developed to allow the first full-scale reactor trial run. We are currently working towards on-site pilot projects with potential partners. After successful implementation, recycling of CO2 can start and scaling of the reactor system can begin.
Online Coverage
Tullnerfeld wird Europäisches Start-up Village (ORF, March 2025) (German)
„Startup-Village Tulln“ als Innovationsmotor für denländlichen Raum (Landespressedienst NÖ, March 2025) (German)
Forschung statt Feldarbeit, wie Start-ups das Land hip machen sollen (Kurier, March 2025) (German)
Hier entsteht die Öko-Zukunft der Landwirtschaft (Kronen Zeitung, March 2025) (German)
Carbon Capture System zur CO2 Reduktion (accent accelerating ideas, February 2025) (German)
Stadt Tulln unterstützt Biotech-Start-Ups (Mein Bezirk, January 2025) (German)
ÖGUT-Umweltpreis 2024 – die Nominierten stehen fest (Pressetext, October 2024) (German)
Nominiert für den Sonderpreis „Erneuerbare Energie“: Cyan Cycle (ÖGUT, October 2024) (German)
ÖGUT Environmental Award 2024: Special prize „Renewable Energy“ – Congratulations to the nominees! (Energiepark Forschungsstiftung, October 2024) (English)
Lange Nacht der Forschung 2024: Ein Abend voller Innovation und Inspiration (accent Inkubator, June 2024) (German)
Introducing Our Startups – Cyan Cycle (accent Inkubator, June 2024) (German)
#glaubandich Challenge in Tulln: Die Startups aus Bio & Agricultural Innovation (Trending Topics, February 2024) (German)
Cyan Cycle at the 13. Sustainability Challenge (Sustainability Challenge , June 2023) (German)
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