Science Corporation Plans $65M Expansion in Durham

Science Corporation, which makes semiconductors for cutting-edge technologies, is investing $65 million to expand its facility on T.W. Alexander Drive and add more than 50 new jobs.

The expansion plan was announced at Monday’s Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting. In a news release, Chair Nida Allam said: “Their life-changing work is helping to make innovative medical devices a reality. I’m also very proud of the well-paying, entry-level manufacturing jobs this project will bring. Two-thirds of the new jobs require only a two-year degree or less, and nearly 90% of the jobs require five years of experience or less.”

Science Corporation is considered a leader in the field of brain-computer interfaces that are designed to improve quality of life, restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients. Kara Zappitelli, director of the company’s Science Foundry, said her team’s goal is to “become the go-to manufacturing partner for the next generation of medical and brain-computer interface devices.”

The expansion will be facilitated by a $940,000 performance-based incentive award that will be granted over 10 years after verification that the company has met its targets for job creation, investment, and community partnership.

“The work being done here by Science Corporation is the stuff of the future and will, hopefully, lead to transformative experiences for patients,” said Matt Gladdek, vice president for economic development at the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce. 

“Manufacturing projects are a top priority for Durham County, with great entry-level wages and benefits, and this project delivers just that,” said Economic Development Manager Matthew Filter. “We have also been thoroughly impressed by Science Corporation’s enthusiasm and willingness to partner with our community. I know they are excited to work with students at Durham Public Schools, Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University, and Duke University to prepare, train, and grow the next generation of life sciences talent.”

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