Empa

Empa is the interdisciplinary research institute of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH) for materials science and technology development. As a bridge between research and practice, it develops solutions to the most pressing challenges facing industry and society. By transforming research results into marketable innovations in collaboration with industry partners thanks to efficient technology transfer, Empa makes a significant contribution to strengthening the innovative power 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 closed cycles are central to Empa's approach.