10,000
employees in R&D woldwide
Who we are
Innovations for a sustainable future
Optimism is what drives all human beings. At BASF, this motivates us every day to develop solutions for the greatest challenges of our time – so we can better protect the climate, make optimal use of limited resources and provide food, energy and clean water for a booming world population.
Our Research Focus: Overcoming the challenges of our time.
We are a global leader in chemical industry R&D. Our researchers in labs around the globe are working on hundreds of research projects to meet the challenges of our customers and create chemistry for a sustainable future.
Our Know-How Verbund: The basis of our innovative power.
Facts and Figures 2023
€2.1 bn
expenses for R&D
>€10 bn
sales with products launched on the market in the past five years that stemmed from R&D
~1000
new patents worldwide