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
Structural Change as an Opportunity: New Career Paths for Women at the CTC
The structural change triggered by the coal phase-out is bringing profound transformation to entire regions - while at the same time opening up new career opportunities. In the current [...]
How the CTC Is Shaping a Sustainable Future
The chemical industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Climate protection, resource efficiency, and rapid technological progress require new ways of thinking and acting. A recent article published by the [...]
Election to the Saxon Academy of Sciences
The Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig (SAW) has admitted Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter Seeberger, Scientific Director of the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) and Director [...]
Leipzig University and CTC conclude collaboration agreement
Partners to jointly appoint professor of organic chemistry Leipzig University and the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) intend to work closely in research and teaching to support [...]
Transforming Chemistry Summit 2026: Registration Started
The Registration for the Transforming Chemistry Summit 2026 is now open. The international scientific conference is organized by CTC gGmbH – Center for the Transformation of [...]
CTC Executive Management Appointed
Development of the Large-Scale Research Center Enters the Next Phase Progress at the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) continues to gain momentum. Following the establishment of CTC [...]
Events
CTC Workshop: Challenges and Future of Automation
26.06.2026
One of the key topics that addresses the challenges chemistry is facing is automation and standardization. The workshop aims to establish a shared understanding of the limitations and also the potential future of automation.
CTC Focus Day: Advances in Assessing Sustainable Circular Chemical Economy
06.07.2026
The SEEM Focus Day brings together 30 participants from industry, policy, and academia to explore advanced metrics and methods for evaluating a sustainable circular chemical economy.
Transforming Chemistry Summit 2026
15.09.2026 - 16.09.2026
At CTC’s first scientific conference 200 international experts will share pioneering research and explore transformative ideas shaping the future of circular chemistry. Go to summit page
