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Unilever U.S. Global Innovation Center

New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut

Estimated value
$270M
Square footage
Opened / announced
Jul 16, 2026
Owner
Unilever / Winstanley Enterprises
General contractor
Architect
Brands mentioned
Unilever, QuantumCT, Winstanley Enterprises

Project overview

Lab-office building at 2 Church Street in New Haven's Route 34 corridor. Unilever and QuantumCT reserved space; $45.85M total investment with city contributing $2.34M. Construction set to start later in 2026.

Key specs

  • Lab-office R&D facility
  • 300 employees at full operation
  • Quantum technology research nexus
  • Adjacent to 100/101 College St lab buildings
  • City DLDA approved by committee July 16

Still open for manufacturers

DLDA approved — pre-construction lab fit-out and MEP specs opening.

Manufacturer watch list

  • lab equipment
  • HVAC
  • clean room
  • BMS
  • specialty glazing

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