Evonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals. Evonik’s electrochemistry group in Hanau, Germany owns a state-of-the-art electrochemistry lab & pilot plant, e-Hub, coupled with extensive analytical and specialized testing capabilities (e.g. coin cell testing).
To catalyze the development and adaptation of emerging electrochemical processes, Evonik is pleased to offer “Electrochemistry Hub (e-Hub)” program to select startups with promising technologies.
The Electrochemistry Hub (e-Hub) Opportunity
Evonik is seeking to host startups in our electrochemistry pilot plant facility in Hanau, Germany. The facility is nested within Wolfgang Industrial Park—Evonik’s large R&D and chemicals production complex in Hanau—an 820,000 m² site with over 3,000 employees.
Selected startups can rent dedicated space tailored to their needs and conduct R&D within the e-chem building. Startup may utilize Evonik’s existing equipment (e.g. pilot scale electrodialysis unit, organic electrochemistry, various electrolytical cells for different purposes) or install their own.
The research collaboration contract is unique to each startup and will be defined upon one on one discussion and alignment on needs and capabilities.
Participants will also have access to:
Furthermore, startups will work side-by-side with Evonik’s electrochemistry scientists & engineers, who offer deep expertise in scaling up electrochemical processes. Via the experts of Evonik, startup can also be introduced to a wide network of German Universities and scientific experts.
Given the Hub's location within the Wolfgang Industrial Park, access to industrial feeds—such as flue gas or wastewater—can also be discussed depending on the technology. For startups that have successfully scaled beyond the pilot stage, we are also open to hosting demo plants outside of the e-Hub building in a separate building G913 in Hanau.
Who Should Apply?
Evonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, operating in over 100 countries with approximately 32,000 employees. Our commitment extends beyond chemistry to deliver innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for our customers. Learn more at https://corporate.evonik.com/en.
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