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At BASF, we strive to find solutions to the global challenges we face on a daily basis. This objective requires thinking outside the box and seeking integrated results. Collaboration is key in creating solutions. To achieve this goal, we consistently join forces with experts from different sectors with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of know-how. With that in mind, we invite you to innovate with us! 

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Innovate with us!  

Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. Beyond that, we regularly offer opportunities for external collaboration in temporary campaigns. Additionally, in our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.

Ongoing Challenges

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Agriculture:
AgroStart

AgroStart is where we meet start-ups to cultivate the future of digital agriculture - together! Check out our offer and join us.
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Personal Care:
Care Creation

Together we will innovate personal care: Oils, surfactants, rheology modifiers, UV filters, actives - these are just some of the products BASF develops for the personal care industry. We invite you to join our open innovation. 
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Aroma Ingredients:
Virtual Innovation Ecosystem

To create new fragrance experiences, perfumers are constantly looking for new ingredients for their compositions. Developing and launching new aroma ingredients is a complex process. That's why we at Aroma Ingredients created an alternate fragrance innovation ecosystem. 
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Agriculture:
Open Innovation Platform

Have you identified novel molecules and you are curious to see effects on weeds, fungi or insects? Just send us a sample and we will do the in vivo screening for you. Read more about the entire Open Innovation Platform process.
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Open Collaboration

While the world’s population and the resulting demands continue to grow, the planet’s resources are limited. Chemistry is an enabler; it provides solutions for current and future societal needs. To find the best solutions, we collaborate with excellent minds from start-ups, industry and academia.

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We want to improve many areas of life. If you think you can contribute with your idea, technology or business model, we want to hear from you!
BASF Venture Capital

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We look forward to innovating and collaborating with excellent researchers around the world. Bring in your expertise and partner with an industry leader!
Existing Academic Research Alliances

    

Let's shape the future together.

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