Center for the Transformation of Chemistry
The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) is Germany’s first large-scale research center dedicated to circular chemistry. Its mission is to drive the transformation of the chemical industry toward a more sustainable future. Established in 2025 as a nonprofit limited liability company (gGmbH), the CTC is projected to grow up to 1,000 employees by 2038.
The team will collaborate on two visionary moonshots for chemistry: a completely recyclable car and an autonomous laboratory. With permanent facilities in Delitzsch (Saxony) and Merseburg (Saxony-Anhalt), the CTC will contribute to the structural transformation of Central Germany. The center is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, the Free State of Saxony, and the State of Saxony-Anhalt.
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News
Successful Debut for the Transforming Chemistry Summit
200 Researchers Discuss the Future of Sustainable Chemistry in Leipzig The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry’s First International Scientific Conference Brings Together Leading Researchers from Germany and Around [...]
Call for Group Leader Position
Sustainable Materials Substituting PFAS in Aerospace Industries The Talent Factory of the CTC is growing steadily. We are seeking a visionary Group Leader who will help to shape the [...]
Delitzsch on Its Way to Becoming a Science City
A New Perspective on the Future of Research, Innovation, and Structural Transformation in the Region With the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC), one of Germany’s largest research [...]
Information as the Limiting Reagent in Rare-Earth Circularity
New CTC perspective highlights how data and traceability can enable circular rare-earth value chains A new perspective article by researchers from the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC), [...]
Assessing Sustainable Circular Chemical Economy
Insights from the CTC SEEM Focus Day CTC's Focus Day brought together researchers, industry representatives, and policy experts to examine how sustainability and circularity are currently measured across the [...]
CTC Relies on Open Infrastructure with Chemotion
The Digital Chemistry Lab of Tomorrow The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) is steadily advancing the development of its research infrastructure. Alongside the establishment of chemistry laboratories [...]
Events
Career Evolution Games Week
19.10.2026 - 21.10.2026
This jointly organized event of CTC and the Max-Planck Society is designed for PhDs, Postdocs, and Research Group Leaders from all scientific disciplines, offering a hands-on approach to transitioning into non-academic careers. The participants develop a business case and simulate founding their own Start-Up.
Meet the Founder (Nanolope) – From Lab to Your Own Business
28.10.2026 - 16:15 - 19:00
Dr. Felix Marske, CEO of Nanolope GmbH, will share insights into founding and growing a deep-tech startup. The talk will focus on innovative thermal energy storage technologies for the energy transition, as well as personal experiences in translating scientific ideas into entrepreneurial practice. The event will be held in English. Register via QR Code
