<p>➀ Three Empa researchers were awarded the 2025 Empa Entrepreneur Fellowship to advance innovative products based on their research in terahertz optics, infrastructure monitoring, and laser microstructuring;</p><p>➁ Projects include ultradünne Terahertz components for 6G communication (Elena Mavrona), high-resolution strain sensors for wind turbines (Mohammad Jafarpour), and scalable laser surface microstructuring for energy and healthcare (Nicolas Zaugg);</p><p>➂ The fellowship supports commercialization efforts, including prototype development, partnerships, and startup preparations aimed at bridging research excellence with industrial applications.</p>