Creavis is the strategic innovation unit of Evonik. It concentrates on medium– and long-term innovation projects that support the growth and sustainability strategy of Evonik while tapping into new business opportunities. Creavis aims to find transformative innovations, taking economic, environmental, and social concerns into account as part of itsportfolio management. Researchers at Creavis also develop competence platforms that than are provided to Evonik. Creavis is the creative inspiration behind Evonik innovations.

The AEM team forms part of the Innovation Cluster Defossilation at Creavis and is behind the development of DURAION® for AEM electrolysis. The team not only has project managers responsible for business development, but also a large laboratory team that drives the technological development of the membrane. The team draws on the membrane competence platform of Creavis and the Business Line High-Performance Polymers.

"We believe DURAION® will contribute to a successful sustainable hydrogen economy."