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Vision & Mission

The Herty Center is a world-class research, development, scale-up, and production facility focusing on high-performance materials critical to the innovation and growth of Georgia high-tech companies and the commercialization of the State’s expansive natural resource base.

The Center offers a range of services, including:

  1. Fundamental and applied materials research
  2. Material, product, and process development
  3. Process engineering and innovation
  4. Scale-up conceptualization and implementation
  5. Spot and toll production services
  6. Cooperative innovation partnerships

Located on a 10-acre campus in Savannah, the Herty Center is a new product and process accelerator – providing technical, market and manufacturing expertise within a unique 120,000 square foot facility.

Our Vision

To be a leader in innovative process and product development, accelerating the development and commercialization of early-stage research and stimulating economic development within the State of Georgia.

Our Mission

Conduct research and development in new materials; accelerate the commercialization of newly developed or discovered systems or processes using these materials; produce and manufacture products that serve to enhance the economy of the State of Georgia; and support state-wide efforts in economic development and job creation.

Last updated: 3/28/2016