Fraunhofer IAP is seeking partners for collaborative projects focused on converting renewable resources, by-products, and waste streams into biofunctional and high-performance materials. With strong expertise in biomaterials and sustainable polymer technologies, we contribute capabilities in material design, bio-based polymer synthesis, process development from lab to pilot scale, and sustainability-driven product innovation.

Fraunhofer IAP conducts comprehensive research across the full spectrum of polymer science, developing both biobased and synthetic polymers tailored to evolving industrial needs. The institute focuses on creating innovative, sustainable materials, processes, and products with enhanced performance, durability, environmental compatibility, and manufacturing efficiency. By combining application-oriented material design with scale-up expertise, Fraunhofer IAP ensures that solutions developed in the laboratory can be successfully transferred to industrial production. Supported by strong scientific knowledge and practical experience, the institute enables rapid implementation from concept to market across diverse polymer applications.