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Innovate with us!

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! 

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

Campaigns 

In temporary collaborations, BASF works on finding solutions for specific questions. Here you find the running campaigns. 

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. This is particularly true for our core topics such as Urban Living, Smart Energy, Food and Digitalization. To find the best solutions, we collaborate with excellent minds from start-ups, industry and academia. Join in and innovate with us.

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BASF Venture Capital

BASF Venture Capital has been investing worldwide in young, fast-growing companies and funds related to current and future businesses of BASF. These industries include chemistry, new materials, sustainability, digitalization and new, disruptive business models.

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From left to right: Chris Titmarsh, Senior Vice President Automotive Refinish Coatings, BASF, congrats the winners Ronan Le Tutour from France, Yuto Hushino from Japan, Lara Kaufmann from Switzerland, Jason Scherer from Germany together with Joern Stoever, Global Key Account Manager SATA Photo: WorldSkills
September 17, 2024

BASF Coatings supports young talents: Winners of the Car Painting skill competition at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

At this year's 47th WorldSkills Competition held in Lyon, France, more than 1,400 competitors from around 70 countries and regions took part in the event. BASF’s Coatings division, as the exclusive global industry partner for the Car Painting skill, supported the young talents and experts from around the world with its Glasurit 100 Line, the world's leading premium automotive refinish paint system. It is noted for its outstanding performance backed by proven benchmark results in process time, consumption, and sustainability.
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September 12, 2024

BASF’s Care Chemicals division publishes its Responsible Sourcing Report 

Ludwigshafen, September 12, 2024 – BASF’s Operating Division Care Chemicals today released the second edition of its Responsible Sourcing Report (RSR). The report shows the division’s progress made in 2023 in the topic of sustainability with its three pillars – economy, environment and society – and is also an endorsement of BASF's commitment to sustainability, demonstrating the company’s dedication to supporting smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable practices.
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At Automechanika 2024, BASF Coatings introduces its next generation of clearcoats which employs BASF’s unique ChemCycling technology.
September 11, 2024

From scrap tire to clearcoat: BASF Coatings launches first ChemCycling® products in the automotive refinish market

BASF Coatings officially introduced new product lines at Automechanika 2024, the world's leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket. Further driving sustainability in the refinish industry, BASF’s next generation of clearcoats employs the company’s unique ChemCycling technology. The product lines, manufactured using recycled feedstock, are marketed under BASF’s premium brands Glasurit and R-M and will boost body shop efficiency and productivity. The products not only contribute to the circular economy but also reduce CO2 emissions.
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Takazuri and BASF have collaborated to provide long-term, environmentally friendly solutions that promote economic development in Africa and make a positive impact on both the construction industry and the local communities with a potential to scale to other regions. With a focus on building climate resilience with sustainable products, these solutions incorporate Climatile™ technology from Takazuri, which utilizes locally collected and converted post-consumer materials. Furthermore, additive packages from BASF have been specifically tailored to suit the unique weather conditions of the region. Photo: BASF SE
September 10, 2024

Takazuri and BASF collaborate to support climate resilient construction in Eastern Africa

Takazuri and BASF have collaborated to create smart building solutions that are built to last in Eastern Africa. With a focus on building climate resilience with sustainable products, these solutions incorporate Climatile™ technology from Takazuri, which utilizes locally collected and converted post-consumer materials. Furthermore, additive packages from BASF have been specifically tailored to suit the unique weather conditions of the region. This collaboration aims to provide long-term, environmentally friendly solutions that promote economic development in Africa and make a positive impact on both the construction industry and the local communities with a potential to scale to other regions.

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trinamiX GmbH - a subsidiary of BASF SE and provider of biometric solutions - will present its secure Face Authentication for invisible integration into premium foldable smartphone screens in collaboration with TCL CSOT at IFA Berlin 2024 (TCL Booth H21-101). The solution is suitable for LTPO OLED displays and offers enhanced security and convenience while maintaining display quality. All information can be found in our press release attached. Photo: trinamiX GmbH
September 2, 2024

IFA Berlin 2024: trinamiX showcases secure Face Authentication for premium foldable screens jointly with TCL CSOT

trinamiX GmbH, a leading biometric solutions provider, will present its secure Face Authentication for invisible integration into premium foldable smartphone screens in collaboration with TCL CSOT at IFA Berlin 2024 (TCL Booth H21-101). The solution is suitable for LTPO OLED displays and offers enhanced security and convenience while maintaining display quality.
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