Why EBI?

Overview

The EBI has consistently showcased its ability to spearhead groundbreaking research, as reflected in our robust publication record and the numerous innovations that have arisen from our efforts. Reinforcing our reputation as a leaders in the fields of energy and bioscience research.

EBI Value Proposition

The EBI serves as a comprehensive resource for industrial sponsors, offering access to 7,000 faculty and postdocs, as well as over 100,000 students across our three institutions—all under a single contract. Our dedicated team is committed to assisting industrial sponsors in building their research portfolios while ensuring program integrity throughout the process.

Approach
EBI Working Model

We recognize that one of the biggest challenges in developing successful public-private partnerships relates to the “mismatch in governance” between the autonomous and decentralized university model versus a vertical organizational system in the private sectors.  To bridge this gap and ensure constant flow of information among researchers and industrial sponsors, the EBI has developed an unique model that has proven effective:

Circular economy and waste solutions
Sustainable biofuels
New feedstocks
Digital transformation
(AI, robotics, 3D printing)
Advanced energy generation, storage, and transformation
7,500 Researchers
One Team One Contract
IP Roadmap
Strategic partnership to foster scientific innovation
Market Growth Analysis
Technology Transfer Support
Innovative Ecosystem
Technologies and solutions for CO2 net-zero energy future
Model
One contract to access three top tier institutions, world-class researchers, and lab capabilities
One Team
Identify and attract the most qualified collaborators from a pool of 7,000 researchers across three institutions
Opportunities
Asset-light innovation strategies to test interdisciplinary ideas
Capability
EBI Programs

Our programs encompass the entire technology value chain, from supporting conceptual-phase research to identifying technological gaps and funding use-inspired research that can be quickly transformed into viable commercial ventures within a practical timeframe.

Accessibility
EBI Programs

Industrial sponsors gain access to world-class researchers and cutting-edge facilities across our three campuses. By joining the EBI, sponsors can test new technologies without the burden of significant initial capital investment or operation cost. Below are examples of the cutting edge facilities we offer access:

Testimonials

The challenge of being a net zero company by 2025 is too large for one company, one government, one university to solve. We really need innovation, as well as collaboration in the form of partnership with Berkeley and EBI is really essential for us to accelerate innovations, and to solve the world’s biggest challenges around climate and energy.

Selda Gunsel CTO, Shell