Digitalization in research helps make research work more efficient, expand knowledge networks and create more room for creativity. Chemist Dr. Fangfang Chu and Dr. Eduard Schreiner, an expert in molecular simulations, discuss the computer simulation of microencapsulation. These are used to protect active ingredients from moisture and oxygen, for example. Simulations can help improve the understanding and prediction of the complex chemical and physical interactions within the microcapsule. This enables laboratory test series to be planned more effectively.
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Overcoming challenges for our customers is part of our DNA. To achieve this, we also leave the beaten tracks, for example with our start-ups: since breakthrough innovations need creative minds and new ideas. This is why we invest worldwide in young, promising companies and funds.

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BASF Venture Capital GmbH
We invest worldwide both in promising young enterprises relevant to BASF’s current and future business fields and in funds. Besides innovations in the fields of chemistry, new materials and sustainability, our areas of focus include digitalization and new business models.
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Chemovator GmbH
Chemovator is the business incubator of BASF. We provide a protected space to build commercial ventures from unconventional ideas. Our teams take full ownership of their idea, creatively explore their business and pivot beyond corporate boundaries.
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trinamiX GmbH
With our technologies we strive to enable humans and machines to capture and understand the world for improved decision-making and security. With a team of 80 experts from different fields, we are developing and selling 3D and infrared sensing technologies.
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