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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Innovate with us!

In 2025, approximately 9,000 employees worldwide were working in BASF's R&D units. Our global network of top universities, research institutes and companies gives us direct access to external scientific expertise, talented minds from various disciplines as well as new technologies. This strengthens our Research and Development Verbund and makes BASF an even more attractive partner and employer. In 2025, we collaborated with multiple companies as well as with 269 universities and research institutes. 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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Start-up
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!
  1. BASF Venture Capital
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Academia
We look forward to innovating and collaborating with excellent researchers around the world. Bring in your expertise and partner with an industry leader!
  1. Existing Academic Research Alliances

What type of bond are you looking for?

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. 

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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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Business & Financial News | October 22, 2026

Advance Notice – Quarterly Statement Q3 2026 Press Conference (MS-Teams) on October 28, 2026, at 10.30 a.m. (CET)

We will publish BASF’s Quarterly Statement Q3 2026 on October 28, 2026, at 7.00 a.m. (CET). The results will be presented in a Press Conference via MS-Teams at 10.30 a.m. (CET).
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Trade News | October 21, 2026

BASF unveils “Future Unlocked” at in-cosmetics Asia 2026

At in-cosmetics Asia 2026, BASF will bring its theme "Beyond Beauty: Future Unlocked" to life through a showcase of science-driven innovation, formulation expertise, and market insights.
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Jens Liebermann (right), Senior Vice President, Global Electronic Materials business and Chairman of BASF Taiwan, signed the Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ming-Hsin Kung (left), Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, at the 2026 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference, highlighting BASF's long-term commitment to Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem. Photo: Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs
Trade News | Business & Financial News | October 20, 2026

BASF signs Letter of Intent with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to advance next-generation semiconductor manufacturing 

BASF today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the growth of Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem. Through this investment, BASF’s Electronic Materials business is expanding its Kuanyin site in Taoyuan with additional production capacity for advanced semiconductor materials, enhanced quality analysis capabilities, and an expanded Innovation Center.
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Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, and Chen Zhong, President and CEO of Highsun Holding Group. Photo: BASF SE
Trade News | October 19, 2026

BASF and HSCC are pursuing a potential joint venture across the polyamide 6 value chain

BASF SE and Highsun Holding Group (HSCC) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore the combination of their respective European activities across the polyamide 6 (PA6) value chain in a 50:50 joint venture.
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