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.
POLYMAT and EHU develop a new approach to polymer foams
The international patent application describes the use of amino acid-derived compounds to produce polymer foams, with potential applications in insulation, packaging and lightweight materials.
14/10/2026
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Peter Olsén visits POLYMAT to discuss chemical recycling and biomass
The Linköping University researcher visited POLYMAT and presented approaches to chemical recycling, biobased polymers and the functionalisation of cellulose during a group seminar held on 16 October.
17/10/2026
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POLYMAT and the Faculty of Chemistry open their labs to secondary school students
The first lab tour of the 2026–27 school year, organised together with the Faculty of Chemistry of the EHU, kicks off a programme that will bring around 830 students to our laboratories.
16/10/2026
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