The hub for early-stage ventures to shape the future of tomorrow.

    Who are we?

    Chemovator is the business incubator of BASF and supports venture teams to turn great business proposals into scalable and investable business opportunities.

    We leverage the unique connection to BASF knowledge and domain expertise, ambitious founders, industry partners, universities, investors, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem to create deep tech opportunities that truly matter for our industry.

    Our offer?

    Chemovator-Elevate

    We invest in your team and take you from pre-seed to the next level. Find out what we are looking for and how to apply.

    Our Elevate Program

    Chemovator-Evolve

    We support you in developing from corporate employee to founder. Are you a BASF employee interested in entrepreneurship with or without a business idea? Find out how to join here.

    Our Evolve Program

    What motivates us and why does it matter? And why should it matter to you?

    Because chemistry is essential for all areas of modern life …

    Agriculture
    Automotive & Transportation
    Chemicals
    Coatings Solutions
    Construction
    Electronics & Electric
    Energy & Resources
    Furniture & Wood
    Home Care and I&I Cleaning
    Nutrition
    Packaging & Print
    Paints & Coatings
    Personal Care & Hygiene
    Pharmaceuticals
    Plastics & Rubber
    Pulp & Paper
    Textile, Leather & Footwear

    … yet, there is much room for improvement!

    Sustainability

    • Build up more renewable feedstock
    • Reduction and management of CO2 emissions
    • Circularity and closing the loop
    • Reduction of plastic waste
    • Improved waste stream management
    • Recyclability of materials

    Process Innovation

    • Increased efficiency in processes
    • Modernization of an “old” industry

    Next Generation Materials

    • Alternatives for fossil fuels

    The chemical industry has been contributing to the emergence of some of the most pressing challenges that our industry, society and planet are facing today.

    The Way Forward

    The chemical industry also provides all necessary resources and knowledge to develop potential solutions

    • Knowledge and domain expertise
    • Science, research & development
    • Decades of experience
    • Technical capabilities
    • Innovation power
    We aim to shape the future of the chemical industry backed by the powerhouse BASF, but we can’t do it alone – are you in? Learn about our incubation programs

    Experience Chemovator

    Entry Pitch (BASF Only)

    Entry Pitch (BASF Only)

    Are you a BASF employee with a business idea, formed a team and now you want to join Chemovator? With a successful Entry Pitch you will become one of our Venture Teams!

    25.09.2024
    Mixed Reality Innovation Challenge

    Mixed Reality Innovation Challenge

    Chemovator and BASF's Mixed Reality experts invite you to be a part of this innovation challenge and solve real-world challenges using Virtual and Augmented Reality alongside industry experts.

    18.10.2024
    Chemovator Startup Bootcamp

    Chemovator Startup Bootcamp

    Coming Soon!

    Learn about the business buildup and how to pitch your idea with some of Germany's brightest startup minds!

    Venture Spotlight

    Venture Spotlight

    Coming soon!

    Venture Spotlight is a new event format where Chemovator founders share their experiences, latest highlights, and future outlook, ending with an interactive Q&A session!