Spin-Offs
Companies that emerged from POLYMAT and transfer research to the industrial environment. (Real example: Surphase)
Science that connects with society
At POLYMAT we research polymers to improve people’s lives. From fundamental research to applied innovation, we work for a more sustainable, healthy and efficient future.
From research to impact
At POLYMAT, we work alongside companies and institutions to transform scientific knowledge into innovation.
Our commitment to technology transfer is realized through collaborative projects, patents, and new spin-offs that bring polymer science to market.
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Projects with companies
40
Patent families
4
Active spin-offs
Industrial property and licenses
Research results converted into applicable and protected solutions.
Industrial collaborations
Joint projects with companies for the development of new materials and processes.
We investigate to transform
Our research areas combine scientific excellence and real-world application.
Polymers and energy
Materials for energy storage.
Polymers and sustainability
Circular economy and chemical recycling.
Polymers for health
Biomaterials and bioabsorbable devices.
Polymer physics
Properties and behavior.
Polymerization engineering and simulation
Efficient and safe processes.
Molecular and supramolecular materials
Advanced functional architectures.
Science that connects with society
At POLYMAT we research polymers to improve people’s lives. From fundamental research to applied innovation, we work for a more sustainable, healthy and efficient future.
Hevea3D receives the Entrepreneurship Award at the fifth BASF–ICIQ Awards
The recognition supports the company’s work to bring rubber 3D printing to industry through technologies based on water-based latexes.
12/11/2026
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Amaia Agirre brings the world of polymers to (HI)! Ikerlari, the first Young Researchers’ Science Forum in Bergara
On 10 November, POLYMAT researcher Amaia Agirre Etxebarria gives the talk «Jakin-minetik berrikuntzara: polimeroen mundua ezagutzen» (From curiosity to innovation: discovering the world of polymers) at (HI)! Ikerlari, the first Young Researchers’ Science Forum, held at UNED Bergara as part of the ZTB conference.
09/11/2026
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Idoia Azaldegui presents the EMAKIKER programme on Radio Nacional de España
POLYMAT General Manager Idoia Azaldegui explained on RNE’s “La Hora Optimista” how EMAKIKER has helped women scientists build independent careers and lead their own research groups.
09/11/2026
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