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.
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Areas of activity
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