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DESCA

Delaware Sustainable Chemistry Alliance

Enabling Innovation through Chemistry

WHAT WE DO

SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The future of  the chemical, material, agriscience and industrial biology industries is in innovative and sustainable technologies.  DESCA programs support future prosperity by leading the path to innovative and sustainable solutions in these industries.

Lead in Promoting Sustainable Innovation

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Since 2010, DESCA has played a lead role in enabling sustainable innovation among key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.  Working with thought leaders in industry, government, and academia, we help link resources in ways that can both optimize the funding essential for R&D and translate the benefits of new and sustainable discoveries into commercial opportunities. 

Create Collaborative Partnerships Among Innovators

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 DESCA's ecosystem of stakeholders dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and the commercialization of new, sustainable technologies is large and growing.  It includes high growth enterprises, industry and academic partners, investors, professional service providers, government supporters.  Our events ensure that these stakeholders share insights, information and knowledge.  

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Provide Resources for Innovators & Entrepreneurs

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On a tactical level, DESCA offers hands-on workshops, lunch & learns, connections to industry and domain experts, and events focused on access to capital.

Sustainable Technology News

April 23-24, 2019

Chemical Ventures Conference

All day

Wilmington, Delaware

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April 23-24, 2019

Chemical Ventures Conference

 The chemical space has a large untapped opportunity. It has a longer investment time cycle. It has the potential for continued repeatable and predictable financial performance more so maybe than the technology space or the industries directly dependent upon the fickle consumer. The movement of mass and manipulation of energy requires a disciplined development, design and commercialization process to deliver financial results. The opportunities provide high quality jobs, sustainable long term positive effect on the economy and provide critical materials to the broader marketplace. This conference will focus on Innovation, Investment, and Deal Flow in the chemical space. 


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All day

Wilmington, Delaware

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

SAVE THE DATE: Inspiring Women in STEM Conference

All day

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

SAVE THE DATE: Inspiring Women in STEM Conference

The Inspiring Women in STEM Conference is a high value professional development program designed to support women in leadership and those who aspire for leadership.  The conference will feature engaging, skill-building sessions for women in technical careers, and leaders within science and technology-based companies. Since 2013, over 2k industrial and government scientists,engineers, academic researchers have attended the Inspiring Women in STEM Conference.


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