Corvallis tech hub receives $45 million to advance flow chemistry, microfluidics innovation

The Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI), part of Oregon State University Advantage within the Division of Research and Innovation, will play a critical role in the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub, which recently received $45 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The funding will support the renovation, build-out and equipping of advanced research spaces within HP’s Building 10 in Corvallis, enabling groundbreaking work in flow chemistry and microfluidics technologies.

ATAMI is contributing its expertise in flow chemistry to this initiative by supporting the development of new lab space. The facility will feature specialized equipment and infrastructure to advance continuous chemical processes, essential for scaling technologies in industries such as biotechnology and semiconductor manufacturing.

“ATAMI’s leadership in flow chemistry and advanced manufacturing ensures that the CorMic initiative will drive meaningful innovation,” said Brian Wall, associate vice president of research innovation for economic impact at OSU Advantage. “We are excited to collaborate with HP and other CorMic partners to deliver solutions that benefit Oregon’s economy and beyond.”

The CorMic initiative reflects ATAMI’s role as a connector between academia and industry, enabling startups and established companies to access specialized facilities and technical expertise. ATAMI’s contributions also support Oregon State University’s mission to foster impactful partnerships that drive research and innovation. Through OSU Advantage, and with ATAMI’s role in supporting flow chemistry advancements, this $45 million initiative highlights how research commercialization fosters industry collaboration and drives economic growth.