Researching
Clean Energy
Solutions.

UC Berkeley is a premier research university where industry partners collaborate with top experts and utilize state-of-the-art facilities. These partnerships drive groundbreaking discoveries and real-world innovation across various fields.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory pioneers cutting-edge research in energy, technology, and the environment. Through industry collaborations, partners gain access to leading scientists and advanced facilities, accelerating innovation and discovery.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a hub for research and innovation, offering industry partners the opportunity to work with world-class faculty and cutting-edge technology. These collaborations fuel advancements in science, engineering, and beyond.

Refers to energy sources that are renewable and have a minimal environmental impact (e.g., biofuels, hydrogen, solar, wind, hydro). It is focused on reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and promoting clean, long-term solutions to meet energy needs.

• Biofuels, new feedstocks
• Photovoltaic and fuel cells
• H2, Ammonia
• Batteries and thermal storages

Is the process of reducing or eliminating CO2 emissions from energy and industrial systems. It involves transitioning to low-carbon and renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and adopting cleaner technologies.

• Electrification
• Bio-sourced materials
• Biomass refining
• Precision agriculture (AgTech)

Signifies the strategic planning, allocation, and utilization of resources – such as water, energy, raw materials, and waste – efficiently and sustainably. It aims to optimize the use of these resources while minimizing waste through circularity, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring long-term availability for future generations.

• Water reuse
• Waste management & valorization (circularity)
• GHG emission verification

The EBI offers a single contract to access three esteemed institutions while designing a unique research portfolio catered to the sponsor’s needs and interests.  Sponsors and the EBI work in close collaboration throughout the research life cycle.

• Interdisciplinary Research
• Energy, Chemistry & Sustainability
• Supply Chain Assessment
• Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) and Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
• Bioeconomy (focus on new feedstocks, technology, circularity)
• Macroalgae (The Blue Bioeconomy)

The EBI is committed to continually expanding its Education Program by introducing initiatives such as fellowship and executive education programs, and partnering with other programs on campus for K-12 outreach. These projects aim to foster greater educational opportunities and engagement, allowing us to continue making meaningful contributions to the field of STEM.

• Summer Internships
• Competitive Fellowships
• Professional Workshops
• Publications & Newsletter
• Seminar Series

Our goal is to equip future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and the mindset necessary to tackle global sustainability and energy challenges through entrepreneurial and innovative solutions. The approach follows a multidisciplinary, holistic model that blends sustainability objectives with entrepreneurial practices. 

• Dedicated Lab Space
• Interactions with VC
• Connection with EBI Sponsors
• Network to UC Berkeley I&E Ecosystem