About
Empa is a leading Swiss research institute within the ETH Domain dedicated to materials science and technology. By connecting cutting-edge research with industrial application, Empa drives sustainable innovation and accelerates the transfer of scientific breakthroughs into practical, market-ready solutions. Its work focuses on enabling resource-efficient technologies that address key societal and environmental challenges.
Services
Project DevelopmentEducation & Training
Plastics/Chemicals
Biodegradable plasticsOther - Chemicals
Life Science, Healthcare & Cosmetics
Medical technology (Medtech)Bio Technology (Biotech)Other – Life Sciences
Textiles And Fashion
Textiles technologyGreen textileSmart textiles
Energy
Bioenergy and biofuelsSolar energy technologyWind power technologyEnergy storage and transportEnergy saving and efficiency
Circular Economy
Solutions to use less material or energySolutions to recover and recycle resources
Ecodesign and packaging
End products made with salvaged materialEco-design and eco-compatible materialsSustainable packaging
Construction & Mining
Construction materialsEnergy efficiencyWood and designOther – Construction
Defense and security
Defense and security
Waste Cycle
Waste CycleWaste selection and recycling
Agriculture & Food
Food industryValorization of food waste
Creative Industries
DesignArtMediaMusicArchitecture
Engineering & Technology
Automatizing & roboticsElectronics & Electrical IndustryOptics & photonics
ICT/Electronics
Big dataSensors and ActuatorsPrinted circuits and integrated circuitsSemiconductorsMicro- and Nanotechnology
Automotive, Batteries, Transport & Logistics
BatteriesFuel Cells
Aviation And Space
Others – Aviation and space