Materials and technologies for a sustainable future.
Empa is the ETH Domain’s interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology development. As a bridge between research and practical application, it develops innovative solutions for the priority challenges of industry and society in the areas of nanostructured, “smart” materials and surfaces, “advanced manufacturing”, environmental, energy and sustainable building technologies as well as personalised medicine and medtech applications. By transforming research results into marketable innovations thanks to efficient technology transfer together with industrial partners, Empa makes a significant contribution to enhance the innovative strength and international competitiveness of the Swiss economy, true to its motto: “Empa – The Place where Innovation Starts”. Careful use of our natural resources and thinking in terms of closed cycles are central to Empa’s work.
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