Each year, our research experts are being honored externally and internally for their exceptional accomplishments. Please find below the list of internal and external Innovation awards granted to Ciba employees:

Ciba R&D awards
External awards

Ciba R&D awards

05-Dec-2008 - Ciba continues to foster innovation in 2008 with two R&D Awards

Ciba® XYMARA™ CarboProtect greatly extends application scope for carbon-fiber-reinforced materials OnVu™ time-temperature indicators allow instant freshness check of perishable goods Read more...

16-Nov-07 - Innovative light stabilizer technology for water-based coatings wins Ciba R&D Award 2007

Encapsulation enables development of the first waterborne light stabilizers to match performance of solventborne systems Step change in environmentally sustainable technology for coatings applications Read more...

15-Nov-06 - Novel synthesis technique wins Ciba Specialty Chemicals R&D Award 2006

Breakthrough process improves safety, efficiency and environmental impact of photoinitiator production Broad scope for application in photoinduced curing Read more...

30-Nov-05 - New photoinitiator technology for LCDs wins Ciba Specialty Chemicals R&D Award 2005

Highly efficient photoinitiators for radical photo-polymerization based on new chemistry Technology allows new level of speed and efficiency of UV-curing in production of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) Read more...

18-Nov-04 - Breakthrough polymer technology for improved pigment dispersion wins R&D Award

Novel pigment dispersants through nitroxide-mediated polymerization Superior pigment-dispersing properties ensure improved pigment stabilization and rheology, and more uniform coloration Read more...

14-Nov-03 - Problem-solving technologies for improved polymer performance win R&D Award

New, environmentally friendly antiozonant technology for rubber compounds solves “migration” problem Special pigment development stops warping problem and increases moulding efficiency of colored plastics Read more...

External awards

28-Apr-08 - Ciba wins IDTechEx Printed Electronics Award for conductive inks.

Ciba® XYMARA™ Electra conductive inks distinguished for outstanding achievement in technical development Low drying temperature and superior line definition Read more...

13-Jul-07 - Ciba and Bizerba win process innovation prize for co-operation on Time Temperature Indicators

“Kooperationspreis” awards co-operations between companies to develop novel processes for the Agriculture and Food Industry Ciba and Bizerba win prize for joint development of application of Time Temperature Indicators (TTIs) on packaging TTIs allow instant freshness check - for increased consumer convenience and confidence, enhanced reputation of brands Read more...

30-Mar-07 - Ciba and ETH Zurich win the 2007 Sandmeyer Prize: Click here for the translation of the German news release issued by the Swiss Chemical Society.

06-Dec-05 - EFKA Additives distinguished as most competitive and innovative organization in the Netherlands

Erasmus Award singles out EFKA Additives amongst 9,000 Dutch organizations Read more...