FacilityA

FacilityA is a multi-disciplinary research and development facility that supports advanced materials, energy, and digital manufacturing. Located in a metropolitan research district, it hosts collaborations among universities, industry partners, and startup ventures. The facility is owned by CorporationX and operated by the FacilityA Governance Council, which includes representatives from industry, academia, and government.

Established in the early 2010s, FacilityA was created to provide open-access laboratories, pilot-scale production capabilities, and shared computing resources. Since its opening, it has expanded to accommodate additional cleanrooms, equipment suites, and collaboration spaces, with investments aimed at sustainable design and safety.

The campus comprises multiple buildings connected by a central utilities hub. Core capabilities include materials synthesis and characterization, pilot manufacturing, high-performance computing, and rapid prototyping. It emphasizes IP protection and contract research arrangements, enabling researchers to partner on sponsored projects while sharing facilities and equipment.

FacilityA has supported projects in battery materials, additive manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing systems. It maintains engagement programs with local universities, SMEs, and national laboratories, and operates training and workforce development initiatives.