As the world’s leading chemical company, BASF Group is made up of subsidiaries and joint ventures in more than 80 countries and has 115.000 employees worldwide. Being among   the largest plastics suppliers worldwide, the BASF product line for plastics is one of the most extensive and the most specialized. Currently, the BASF Performance Materials Division is producing engineering plastics, polyurethanes and insulation foams for use by customers in the transportation, construction, consumer and industrial sectors.

We are looking for a startup to measure how our plastic materials perform in real situations.

As a supplier, BASF has a solid know-how regarding the design, application, development, and simulation of parts made from our materials. However, monitoring procedures and assessing material performance from field data can be very complex, or in some cases, not currently possible. This is because currently available sensor and monitoring solutions are often affecting performance. At BASF, we envision further strengthening the interplay between our simulations, real processes and field data in order to continuously improve our material development. For this, new tools are needed.  

Already think of us as your customer. For this project, we expect your startup to combine your innovative product or technology with BASF products in a safe way. By the end of the project, we expect to see the initial results of your solution with examples of its monitoring capacities.

Your product or technology should be able to address the following questions: 

Please take five minutes to quickly describe your solution. 

After the application deadline, our selection committee will invite up to five finalists to deliver their pitch at a representative BASF location. You will speak with key decision-makers during your visit, and also be compensated for your travel and lodging expenses.

We will then  choose up to three winners for a 50.000€ pilot project. Upon successful completion of the project, startups can officially list BASF as their customer or client. A decision will also be made on whether or not to enter a long-term partnership and whether to roll out  your startup’s solution regionally or even worldwide.