Partnership Opportunities

Why work with us?

We work closely with businesses to develop, demonstrate, and commercialize practical energy and environmental solutions. Our flexible, client-focused approach is designed to reduce risk, streamline commercialization, and bring ideas to life. 

We’ve collaborated with over 1300 clients across 53 countries, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, utilities, and government agencies. We support each step of the research and development (R&D) process, including:

• Customized technical support and systems analysis.
• Access to real-world field demonstration sites.
• Confidentiality agreements under North Dakota law.
• Memoranda of understanding to explore targeted opportunities.
• Intellectual property (IP) management and licensing through the EERC Foundation. 

 

Our Partnerships

We tailor each collaboration to your needs:

Industrial Partnerships 

Helping businesses deploy technologies on-site and operational through technical expertise, demonstration support, and partner brokering. 

Consortium Research 

A cost-effective model for multiple clients to collaboratively address shared challenges, reducing individual risk while maximizing outcomes. 

Joint Venture & Competitive Projects

We compete for and manage projects funded by industry and government, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and state agencies. 

With a constantly evolving technology portfolio, we encourage companies to connect regularly or reach out when specific needs arise. Whether you're refining an early idea or ready to scale, we’re here to help move you forward.

 

 

For More Information or to Become a Partner