ZBT is a non profit limited company (GmbH), Share holder ist University Duisburg-Essen. CEO is Dr. Peter Beckhaus and scientific head is Prof. Dr. Angelika Heinzel.
Milestones
2000 First concepts for the project ZBT
2001 business plan, foundation of ZBT GmbH, grant notification (15,4 Mio €)
2002 personal build-up, first scientific projects in the premises of university, acquisition of first industrial projects, planning of ZBT institute building, cut of first sod
2003 ZBT has 26 staff members, the new premise is furnished and inaugurated
2005 ZBT becomes non profit limited company (gGmbH), University Duisburg-Essen takes over all partner's interest share
2007 ZBT receives funding for it's extension
2008 The new technical centre is opened, ZBT employs more than 60 people (full time)