The future of DNA data storage with Merck at EIC Corporate Day
DARMSTADT, GERMANY – BioSistemika has reached a new milestone in its mission to revolutionize data storage, having been selected to participate in the exclusive EIC Corporate Day hosted by Merck Group at its headquarters.
Representing the PEARL-DNA and DATANA initiatives, Business Development Lead Luka Zupančič joined a curated group of Europe’s most promising deep-tech startups at Merck’s global headquarters. The event served as a high-level platform for aligning cutting-edge European innovations with the strategic goals of one of the world’s premier science and technology corporations.
A Strategic Recognition of DNA Data Storage
One of the central themes of the event was the growing industrial maturity of DNA-based data storage. Merck Group has identified this field as a high-priority prospective technology, noting its potential to solve the looming global data crisis.
“Merck is not only observing the DNA data storage market; they are actively seeking entry points and collaboration opportunities to shape the industry,” noted Luka Zupančič following a series of productive one-on-one meetings with Merck’s internal innovation teams.
Deep-Dive Discussions & Synergies
The one-on-one sessions allowed for a technical deep-dive into how BioSistemika’s proprietary solutions can support Merck’s vision for:
- Future-ready data infrastructures for pharmaceutical research.
- Sustainable, high-density archiving for sensitive medical science data.
- Bio-integrated technology that bridges the gap between digital information and biological systems.
Strengthening the European Deep-Tech Ecosystem
The presence of Victoria Hernández Valcárcel (EIC Board Member) and senior Merck executives underscored the importance of corporate-startup collaboration in maintaining Europe’s technological sovereignty.
For BioSistemika, this engagement confirms the massive industrial potential of our work in DNA data storage. As global leaders like Merck prepare to enter the space, DATANA and PEARL-DNA remain at the vanguard, providing the tools and expertise to make biological data storage a commercial reality.
Luka Zupančič, DATANA’s Business Development Lead, during the pitch (Source: EIC)
Group photo at EIC Corporate Day (Source: EIC)
