Chemours Opens Innovation Center At University of Delaware
The Discovery Hub contains more than 130 laboratories in 312,000 square feet
Refrigerant manufacturer, Chemours, recently inaugurated its new innovation center, The Chemours Discovery Hub, on the University of Delaware's Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. The state-of-the-art facility now houses more than 300 of the company's top researchers and scientists, consolidating most of the company's U.S. innovation efforts into one location to maximize collaboration and efficiency.
The Chemours Discovery Hub is 312,000-square feet, contains more than 130 individual laboratories, and was built over the course of 24 months without a single lost-time safety incident. At the Discovery Hub, Chemours will deepen its research partnership with the University of Delaware and perform experiments alongside professors and students to develop new applications for its products. Additionally, the company will use its facility to attract and recruit potential interns, co-ops, and employees.