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

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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.

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Experts say $200-million grant awarded to U of T will drive ‘big science’ via the Acceleration Consortium

Leaders and researchers from U of T and Acceleration Consortium spoke with U of T News about the impact the CFREF funding – the largest federal research grant ever awarded to a Canadian university – will have on the consortium’s game-changing work and unique model of cross-sector collaboration.

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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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Self-driving labs across the world

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Faster rate of discovery

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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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Who we are

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

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