RD&I

SETTING COURSE FOR THE FUTURE

Growth fields

Innovations and a systematic alignment to specialty chemicals play a key role in our drive to be the best-in-class specialty chemicals company. In view of this, we have taken an important step to pave the way for the future: In 2016, we restructured our innovation portfolio to focus on six growth fields, which are assigned to our growth engines in highly attractive markets with above-average growth rates.

The aim is to generate more than € 1 billion in additional sales in these areas by 2025. The six growth fields focus on highly attractive markets which Evonik can optimally serve with new products and solutions based on its core competencies. The six growth fields are:

SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION
SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION

Establishing additional products and services for sustainable nutrition of livestock and people

HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

Developing new materials for implants, as components of cell culture media, and for custom-tailored, innovative drug formulations

ADVANCED FOOD INGREDIENTS
ADVANCED FOOD INGREDIENTS

Creating a portfolio of health-enhancing substances and nutritional supplements as a contribution to healthy nutrition

MEMBRANES
MEMBRANES

Extending SEPURAN technology for efficient gas separation to further applications

COSMETIC SOLUTIONS
COSMETIC SOLUTIONS

Developing further products based on natural sources for cosmetics and sensorially optimized formulations for skin care products

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Developing products and technologies for additive manufacturing

More information: