Stallwächter Party: KIT Presents Smart Spin-off

State Officials Learn About a Successful KIT Startup: “heat it” treats insect bites without the use of chemicals
At the Stallwächter party, Lukas Liedkte shows Cem Özdemir how “heat it” works using his smartphone. Ruth Schwartländer
In a discussion with KIT President Professor Jan S. Hesthaven and Kamedi founder Lukas Liedtke, Minister President Cem Özdemir learned about “heat it” (from left to right).
Group photo with Jan S. Hesthaven during the Stallwächterparty in Berlin Ruth Schwartländer
Jan S. Hesthaven, State Minister Petra Olschowski, State Parliament Representative Ute Leidig, Lukas Liedtke, and Dr. Vera Titze (Kamedi) (from left to right).

The Stallwächterparty, the political summer festival hosted by the Baden-Württemberg State Representation in Berlin, was held this year under the theme “Export Hits: From THE LÄND to the Whole World.” Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) showcased Kamedi GmbH, a spin-off company that has achieved international success with its smart insect bite treatment device, “heat it.”

In a discussion with KIT President Professor Jan S. Hesthaven and Kamedi founder Lukas Liedtke, Minister President Cem Özdemir, State Ministers Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut and Petra Olschowski, State Parliament Representative Ute Leidig, Karlsruhe Mayor Dr. Frank Mentrup, and numerous other guests learned about “heat it” and the research being conducted at KIT.

Made in Karlsruhe: “heat it” exported to 15 countries

“heat it” treats insect bites using heat, without the use of chemicals, can be controlled via a smartphone, and has developed into a highly sought-after medical device in a short time: More than 1.5 million people in over 15 countries already use “heat it”. At the KIT booth, Liedtke personally presented the company and the product.

The Stallwächterparty is considered one of the most important political summer events in Berlin. It brings together key figures from politics, business, media, culture, and society.

era, July 16, 2026