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“Our state is fortunate to partner with an internationally renowned company like DuPont to bring more jobs to Delaware and help prepare our high school students for careers in the growing field of biotechnology,” said Gov. Ruth Ann Minner. “Investments in education and business help strengthen our economy, which benefits all the people of Delaware.”

“As we face so many great challenges in our business and financial sectors, there is no better time for a global leader like DuPont to serve as a catalyst for the creation of innovative new technologies and entrepreneurial ventures,” said U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.). “I have always said that it is part of the job of government to create a nurturing environment for business. In that respect, Delaware has a world-class business leader serving as its mentor and partner in our efforts to create the technology-based jobs we need to protect our children’s future economic prosperity.”

A critical component of the partnership was the construction of the DuPont Innovation Center, a new business incubator building which co-locates Applied BioSciences business people next to the scientists creating the company’s new pipeline of renewably sourced products, including biomaterials and biofuels. A $6 million grant was provided by the state and matched by a commitment from DuPont to invest $80 million in capital projects at the Experimental Station by 2010.

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