The joint open-source initiative combines the Merck portfolio of use cases with the Acceleration Consortium’s world-leading excellence in self-driving labs.
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.
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.
Antiviral coatings, drug delivery and bio-compatible polymers for regenerative medicine
Molecular design, testing and production of drugs and therapeutics
Lighter, stronger, corrosion-resistant alloys, and eco-friendly cement
Renewable energy production, batteries and storage
Biodegradable plastics and fibres
Cheaper, higher capacity, eco-friendly LEDs and wearable devices
Entirely novel classes of materials to launch new industries