Max Planck Institute Molecular Plant Physiology

An independent Max Planck research institute of roughly 400 scientists, students, and technical staff, MPI-MP is a focused, internationally oriented center for fundamental research with potential for biotechnology translation. Its Potsdam-Golm site combines climate-controlled greenhouses, phytotron facilities, and a 5-hectare field site with shared infrastructure in the Potsdam Science Park. The surrounding campus brings together Max Planck and Fraunhofer institutes, the University of Potsdam, start-ups, and science-oriented companies, creating a dense setting for collaboration and talent exchange. Research is supported by the Max Planck Society, DFG, Germany’s BMBF, and European programs. The institute has helped launch R&D companies, offering a demonstrated route toward commercialization.