Innovative Cryogenics
Working together for a better sub-Kelvin experience
Our Mission
An improved sub-Kelvin experience
At kiutra, our mission is to provide our research and industry customers with easy-to-use, turn-key cryostats that give them the time to focus on their work rather than on their cryostats. We facilitate low-temperature investigations of material samples and accelerate the development and testing of quantum hardware and related electronics by means of fast-cooling tools and innovative sample exchange mechanisms. Our cooling platforms offer continuous sub-Kelvin cooling independent of liquid cooling media, notably independent of rare and costly helium-3. This is essential to provide cryogenic temperatures in a simple, compact, and cost-efficient way, and a prerequisite for the application of quantum electronics at an industrial scale.
Your Advantage
A reliable partner for cryogen-free research
Our scientific background, our partnerships, and our active exchange with researchers and innovators from all around the world give us a good understanding for the difficulties and needs that arise in day-to-day laboratory work with cryogenic equipment. As an innovative university spin-off that is backed by trusted deep tech investors, we are your reliable partner to support your cryogen-free research.
Our Team
Experts at your service
kiutra has gathered an excellent team of physicists, engineers, and software developers who bring in many years of hands-on experience in cryo-engineering and share their passion for cutting-edge technology and easy-to-use cryogenic equipment. It is thanks to this team that we can offer advice and in-depth technical support for our customers.
Divisons
Dr. Alexander Regnat
CEO, Co-founder
While completing his diploma and PhD thesis, Alexander extensively used and tailored ADR systems for low-temperature investigations of bulk and transport properties, as well as high-pressure measurements. As Managing Director and one of kiutra's co-founders, he supports many different activities with a focus on sales and business development.
Jan Spallek
CTO, Co-founder
Jan studied physics at the TU Munich before joining the Chair for Topology of Correlated Systems for his PhD, where he gained extensive experience in the design and operation of ADR systems for low-temperature research. As CTO and co-founder of kiutra, he leads the hardware development team and oversees IP creation.
Dr. Tomek Schulz
COO, Co-founder
After completing his diploma and PhD in physics, Tomek joined a tech consulting company gaining industry experience and leadership skills as a project manager and tech lead using agile, rapid prototyping and design thinking methodologies. In 2017, he joined kiutra as a co-founder and COO. His responsibilities cover finance, marketing, and HR activities, among others.
Dr. Alexander Regnat
CEO, Co-founder
While completing his diploma and PhD thesis, Alexander extensively used and tailored ADR systems for low-temperature investigations of bulk and transport properties, as well as high-pressure measurements. As Managing Director and one of kiutra's co-founders, he supports many different activities with a focus on sales and business development.
Susanne Kittlinger
Marketing Manager
Susanne studied photography and media production in London. This was followed by various photography related roles for employers, including Amnesty International and the Science Museum. She then had the opportunity to shift her focus and to pursue her passion for communications, marketing, and event management, building up many years of experience in these areas at the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies. At kiutra she supports all marketing and communications activities.
Danielle Homann Leifer Nunes
P&C Manager
Danielle finished her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2015. She then worked as a student advisor, and since 2018 she has been focusing her career on HR. At kiutra she is responsible for the well-being of the employees, recruiting talented people and executing HR related tasks.
Dr. Felix Rucker
Product General Manager
After finishing his PhD on complex magnetic textures and quantum criticality, Felix joined kiutra in 2019. He oversees the overall product development process and coordinates the efforts of the hardware, software, marketing, and sales divisions to constantly improve our products for our scientific and industrial customers. He is also active as an Account and Product Manager for the L-Type, working closely with the engineering team on the product development this system.
Dr. Georg Benka
Production Manager
Georg finished his PhD on the preparation and investigation of intermetallic magnetic compounds in 2020. As part of his scientific work, he extensively used and improved crystal growth apparatus, and gained hands-on experience in working with cryogenic and high-vacuum equipment. He joined kiutra as a production manager and oversees our hardware production, testing and quality management.
Dr. Alexander Regnat
CEO, Co-founder
While completing his diploma and PhD thesis, Alexander extensively used and tailored ADR systems for low-temperature investigations of bulk and transport properties, as well as high-pressure measurements. As Managing Director and one of kiutra's co-founders, he supports many different activities with a focus on sales and business development.
Rafael Hefele
Software Developer
Rafael first completed a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on optimization and simulation. After additional studies in computer science, he joined kiutra in 2019. He is now in charge of device control and software integration, as well as customer application support.
Careers at kiutra
Become part of our team today!
By joining kiutra you will enter an open-minded deep-tech company set up to drive disruptive advancements in science and quantum technology. We field a world-class team of physicists, engineers, and software experts working together to constantly innovate cryogenics and to provide automatic and reliable cooling solutions.
Internship | Student Job | Thesis
Push the boundaries of cryotechnology with us
Are you looking for an internship, working student job,
student research project or Bachelor or Master thesis?
We are looking forward to your application!
Contact our recruiting team:
kiutra-jobs@m.personio.de
Our Projects
kiutra actively contributes to the R&D of cryogenics and quantum technology
MUNIQC-SC
We are part of the MUNIQC-SC consortium, an initiative to build a quantum computer demonstrator based on superconducting circuits.
SPROUT
Together with Delft Circuits, kiutra has received funding from the European Eurostars program to develop a scalable platform for Quantum Technologies.
MATQu
We are part of the Materials for Quantum Computing (MATQu) consortium, which was set up to establish a European value chain for superconducting qubits.
MARQUAND
The MARQUAND project was a joint effort of the Walter-Schottky Institute and kiutra. Its goal was to develop and operate highly efficient quantum detectors.
EIC Accelerator Pilot
Supported by the prestigious EIC Accelerator programme kiutra is developing a unique characterization tool for qubits and related low-temperature electronics.
Network & Partners
kiutra is part of a strong network
Ansys Startup Program
The Ansys Startup Program equips the startup ecosystem with access to Ansys’ broad portfolio of simulation solutions, bundled and affordably priced to help early-stage startups grow their businesses while significantly reducing physical prototype tests.
Eligible startups get access to technical support, the opportunity to engage on mutually beneficial marketing opportunities, and the following product bundles spanning many areas of physics: Structures & Fluids, Electromagnetics, Embedded Software, Optics and Photonics.