Advanced Technology Centers Contact: Michael Green at (302) 672-6818.

The Advanced Technology Center program is creating public-private partnerships to strengthen and diversify Delaware's economic base and to support the research and development and applied technology needs of the state's industries. The program was established by the Council on Science and Technology, composed of private sector representatives of small, medium and large technology-based companies from across the state, and is administered by the Delaware Economic Development Office. The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) program is working toward realizing this vision by meeting the following goals: Encouraging greater collaboration between private industry -- both large and small companies -- and Delaware colleges and universities in developing and applying technologies; Catalyzing the process of turning technological advances into commercial products and processes in Delaware; Building, strengthening, and/or aligning research capabilities to benefit new and existing Delaware companies into the 21st century; Enhancing the supply of technically trained employees to fill the needs of Delaware businesses; and, Enhancing business-to-business linkages and networks. Funds appropriated by the General Assembly for this program are granted through a competitive process to partnering institutions (companies, academic institutions, etc.) that create Advanced Technology Centers in technology areas with significant long-term economic growth potential for the state. Matching funds are required for each Center at either a 1:1 or 2:1 level. The five Advanced Technology Centers established thus far are: Advanced Technology Center for Medical Devices, Inc. Fraunhofer Resource Center - Delaware University of Delaware Center for Agricultural Biotechnology Applied Optics Center of Delaware, Inc. Center for Nanomachined Surfaces Delaware also supports the work of an Associate ATC. Center for Composite Materials, University of Delaware (offsite link)