Companies

Evonik Industries

Evonik Industries is one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies, headquartered in Essen, Germany, with a focus on nutrition, care, smart materials, and performance materials. Its product portfolio spans amino acids for animal feed, hydrogen peroxide for environmental remediation, lipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery, and high-performance polymers including ROHACELL structural foam and VESTAKEEP PEEK. Evonik operates an extensive external innovation network, including partnerships with 200+ universities and research institutes, and runs a dedicated Venture Fund investing in deep-tech start-ups. The company's Creavis innovation hub actively scouts academic research for industrialisation. Scientists benefit from co-development agreements, access to pilot-plant infrastructure, and participation in EU Horizon-funded consortia coordinated by Evonik.

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Industry: Specialty Chemicals
R&D Spend: $540M (2023)