Business-to-Science (B2S) describes the communication and business connections forged between companies and scientists. Unlike typical business-to-consumer (B2C) or business-to-business (B2B) markets, B2S relationships have distinct characteristics. These unique aspects influence how scientific customers make purchasing decisions.
Thomas Neicke
Larissa Arena
Daniel T.
Felix Lohmann
Master of Business Administration, Engineer in Physics Technologies
Behind every impactful scientific discovery are the instruments that make it possible, and behind those instruments are the people who bring them to life. Scientists and technicians with groundbreaking questions need access to innovative and dependable tools to effectively turn their research into answers.
Founded in 2012 by Thomas as an academic research project, B2Science aims to connect scientists who rely on scientific instrumentation with the manufacturers who bring this vital equipment to market. Scientific companies and B2Science have united to form a team of entrepreneurial thinkers who understand the language of business but approach challenges with a scientist’s mindset.
Thomas’s background uniquely positions him to bridge this gap. With an engineering degree and an MBA, he began his career as a service engineer for scientific instruments. In this role, he trained hundreds of scientists in the operation of surface analysis equipment. Later, as a project manager, he honed his skills in planning and executing customized ultra-high vacuum system projects, always mindful of scientists’ specific needs, timelines, and budgets. His career then evolved to the forefront of the scientific business, where he cultivated strong relationships with scientists as sales executive, distributor manager, CMO, and CEO. This journey ultimately led him to his role as a business volunteer under the B2Science brand.
The questions we ask, the measurements we take, the knowledge we build – scientific instruments are the bedrock of discovery, empowering researchers to explore the unknown and shape the future.