Over the coming years, the site of the former sugar factory in Delitzsch will be transformed into an internationally visible center for sustainable chemistry and circular economy research. More than one billion euros will be invested in the development of the CTC. Around 1,000 jobs are expected to be created, including approximately 700 in Delitzsch and a further 300 at the Merseburg site. Researchers from around the world will work on solutions supporting the transformation of the chemical industry.

The article points to examples such as Garching, Jena, and Monheim am Rhein, demonstrating that successful science and innovation hubs evolve over long periods of time. In addition to scientific excellence, factors such as infrastructure, housing, educational opportunities, and the involvement of local communities play an important role. At the same time, the CTC offers a unique opportunity to actively shape the structural transformation of the Central German mining region and generate new momentum for research, business, and innovation.

In the long term, a growing innovation ecosystem could emerge around the CTC. The article describes how research institutions, established companies, spin-offs, and start-ups can strengthen one another and create lasting value. The vision extends beyond the establishment of a single research facility: Delitzsch could develop into a major center for sustainable chemistry with national and international visibility and impact.

The full article from Wirtschaft in Sachsen can be found here (in German):

👉 https://www.wirtschaft-in-sachsen.de/de/mutig-sein-und-gross-denken-wie-delitzsch-mit-ctc-zur-wissenschaftsstadt-werden-kann/