Accelerating the discovery of materials and molecules needed for a sustainable future

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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, collaborates with Acceleration Consortium on open-sourcing AI-driven experimentation planner

The joint open-source initiative combines the Merck portfolio of use cases with the Acceleration Consortium’s world-leading excellence in self-driving labs.

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University of Toronto breaks ground on new home for the Acceleration Consortium

On Nov. 7, faculty and staff from across U of T gathered to celebrate the expansion of the Lash Miller Building on the St. George campus with a special groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the new home of the Acceleration Consortium (AC) and improved facilities for the Department of Chemistry.

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U of T receives $200-million grant to support Acceleration Consortium's ‘self-driving labs’ research

The University of Toronto's Acceleration Consortium has been awarded a $200-million grant from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) to revolutionize the speed and impact of scientific discovery.

OUR VISION
Advanced materials have the potential to transform our lives and our world for the better. We make these materials cheaper and faster.
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How we do it
We build self-driving labs—that combine material science with the power of artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced computing—to rapidly design and test new materials and molecules.
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What we discover
Advanced materials improve upon conventional ones by providing superior performance across several categories, including longevity, environmental impact, and cost.
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HEALTHCARE

Antiviral coatings, drug delivery and bio-compatible polymers for regenerative medicine

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DRUGS

Molecular design, testing and production of drugs and therapeutics

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TRANSPORTATION / CONSTRUCTION

Lighter, stronger, corrosion-resistant alloys, and eco-friendly cement

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ENERGY

Renewable energy production, batteries and storage

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GREEN PRODUCTS

Biodegradable plastics and fibres

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ELECTRONICS

Cheaper, higher capacity, eco-friendly LEDs and wearable devices

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Entirely novel classes of materials to launch new industries

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We bring together academics, government, and industry to expedite technology development and commercialization that addresses genuine market needs.
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