Daniel Freidank (left) and Wei Leng (right), lab managers, check the quality of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The density of a foam product depends on the type and amount of blowing agent, and the flexibility or rigidity on the structure of polyols and isocyanates involved. Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF
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BASF chemistry spans 10,000 R&D employees world wide, 280 universities and over 78,000 customers. We strive to be your partner of choice in Sustainable Innovation. Join our network of innovators!

Make a new bond with BASF - The Chemistry of Collaboration​

Collaboration is about Connection, Connection is about people. Who or what can we help you find? #Letscreatechemistry

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Innovation Challenges: Discover collaboration opportunities with BASF

Halo Science: Discover collaboration opportunities with BASF
Halo Science is an AI-Powered technical marketplace for R&D partnering. Here you can explore possibilities to partner up with BASF and drive scientific progress. Turn your ideas into reality and transform the future together with BASF's funding opportunities.
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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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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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Agriculture: AgroStart
AgroStart is where we meet start-ups to cultivate the future of digital agriculture - together! Check out our offer and join us.

Customer Needs

Virtual customer innovation offering
BASF offers Virtual Customer Innovation workshops for customers who are seeking solutions to address an unmet need. If you’re a BASF customer, we invite you to partner with our global technical experts and jointly explore ideas to help solve your challenge. 

An expert opinion - Meet our Smart Scientists

Smart Scientists
At BASF, we are proud of our scientists. They drive innovations and help us change the world we live in for the better. Our innovation strength is based on our global team of about 10,000 qualified employees with various scientific specializations. Have a look behind the scenes of BASF R&D and get to know our experts who create chemistry for a sustainable future. 

Elevating Excellence: BASF Pharma Solutions Technical Service Lab in India

Welcome to the BASF Pharma Solutions Applications Lab in Mumbai, India.

Dedicated to providing in-depth knowledge of excipients and formulations, this lab is equipped with the capabilities to support the development of oral, solubilization, and topical solutions, enabling you to unlock the full potential of your APIs.

Thanks to our extensive network of R&D and Applications Labs in India, Germany, USA, Brazil and China, we can provide efficient and reliable services to our customers, no matter their market.

To connect with our regional Technical Service teams, please submit your inquiries here: https://pharma.basf.com/speak-with-an-expert

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. In our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.

Ongoing Challenges

Halo Science: Discover collaboration opportunities with BASF
Halo Science is an AI-Powered technical marketplace for R&D partnering. Here you can explore possibilities to partner up with BASF and drive scientific progress. Turn your ideas into reality and transform the future together with BASF's funding opportunities.
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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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Male scientist pointing while colleague holding digital tablet against greenhouse
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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Trade News | October 30, 2026

Measure more, manage better: trinamiX and Eurofins Agro Testing showcase new approach to feed analysis at EuroTier 2026

At EuroTier 2026 in Hanover, Germany, Eurofins Agro Testing and trinamiX, a subsidiary of BASF, will present a joint approach that brings high-quality analytics directly into day-to-day farm operations. By combining trinamiX’s mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy with Eurofins Agro Testing’s extensive calibration models, analysis results are available exactly where they are needed: directly on site and within seconds.
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Trade News | October 29, 2026

Personnel changes at BASF

Soeren Bauermann (50), Senior Vice President, Corporate Legal, BASF Corporation, Florham Park, USA, will, as President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, assume responsibility for the Division Corporate Legal, Compliance, Insurance & Security, Ludwigshafen, effective November 1, 2026.
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Trade News | October 29, 2026

in-cosmetics Asia 2026: BASF brings future beauty innovations to life with the launch of its new active ingredient Lincare™

BASF is bringing its vision of future beauty innovation to life at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok with the launch of Lincare™, a naturally derived active ingredient designed to support post-laser skincare routine, helping promote a rejuvenated, healthy-looking appearance after treatment.
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Business & Financial News | October 28, 2026

Strength across all core businesses drives BASF Group’s considerable growth in EBITDA before special items

BASF delivered another strong quarter. Sales increased by 14 percent compared with the prior-year quarter to reach €16.4 billion. The increase was mainly driven by considerably higher prices (plus 12%) and slightly higher volumes (plus 2%). At €1.6 billion, EBITDA before special items rose significantly by 15 percent compared with the third quarter of 2025. All core businesses contributed to this.
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BASF expands APG production capacity in Cincinnati, Ohio, complementing its global APG production network. Photo: BASF
Trade News | October 27, 2026

BASF commissions expanded Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) production capacity in Cincinnati, Ohio

BASF has inaugurated the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) production capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio site. The investment reinforces BASF's position as a leading APG supplier in the United States and further strengthens its regional manufacturing footprint.
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