Empa - a Research Institute of the ETH Domain

As an interdisciplinary research institute of the ETH Domain, Empa links cutting-edge research in materials science and technology to practical applications with the goal of tackling the primary challenges facing industry and society. An efficient technology transfer in close cooperation with our industrial partners results in marketable innovations and customized solutions that not only enhance their innovative edge and international competitiveness, but also help to improve the quality of life for the public at large. A careful use of our natural resources and thinking in closed cycles are core to our approach: Empa – The Place where Innovation Starts