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Oregon BEST is harnessing the power of new ideas, cutting-edge research
and collaboration to create prosperity for Oregon and the region. Our investments put us at the nexus of clean technology innovation that is changing our state and
the world. Learn More
IMPACT: Oregon BEST Assets
The BEST Minds are at Work in Oregon Universities
More than 200 Oregon BEST Member Faculty are working to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Collaborating with students and Oregon businesses, they have attracted more than $90 million in research funding for clean technologies in areas ranging from energy to shelter to agriculture.
Cleantech Research Drives Green-Collar Jobs
Our seven Oregon BEST Labs are creating the products of the future. Our multi-million dollar, university-based labs and test facilities offer our partners access to the research tools, faculty expertise, and future employees they need to create innovative cleantech products.
These Startups Are Changing the World
Tapping the sun to purify wastewater. Saving energy with affordable window inserts. These are just two of the groundbreaking products Oregon BEST commercialization funds have supported through our work with small Oregon businesses and university researchers.
Two Days. 300 People. Countless Big Ideas.
Every September, the cleantech community gathers for Oregon BEST FEST. As the Pacific Northwest’s premier cleantech innovation conference, the event attracts hundreds of university researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and others. They convene to envision, build, and accelerate solutions to environmental challenges that deliver prosperity throughout Oregon.
Collaboration Sparks Ideas and Opportunities
Oregon BEST brings people together to connect and innovate. We nurture a broad-based network of partners that include our Member Faculty, entrepreneurs, startups, businesses of all sizes, industry groups, strategic and venture investors, and many like-minded organizations. Working together we have impact beyond our scale.
HEADLINES: Recent News
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Nontoxic Battery Slashes Energy Storage Costs
Oregon BEST funding helps secure $2.1M ARPA-E grant for startup developing a nontoxic flow battery that slashes energy storage costs by 90 percent.
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Innovating a Better Battery Pack for EVs
Oregon BEST funds are helping electric vehicle maker Arcimoto team with Oregon Tech on a battery pack that could lead to cheaper, longer-life batteries.
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Helping Test a UAS for Precision Ag, Forestry
Commercialization funds from Oregon BEST and the PDC are helping Oregon startup HoneyComb Corp. work with OSU researchers to test a UAS that helps farmers and foresters.
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Wave Energy Startup in National Spotlight
Oregon BEST Company M3 Wave garnered attention at the ARPA-E Innovation Summit in Washington, DC for its innovative, ocean floor approach to harvesting wave energy.
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New Soil Sensor Could Reduce Fertilizer Use
Oregon BEST funding is helping a UO startup test a wireless sensor that detects nitrates in soils and could cut fertilizer use by 30 percent while reducing pollutants in runoff.
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ARPA-E Open Innovative Development in Energy-Related Applied Science
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is intended to provide rapid support to revolutionary applied energy research (Studies) that may lead to new ARPA-E programs to develop transformational and disruptive energy technologies. Studies are defined as single-phase efforts of durations less than 12 months and cost less than $500,000. Awards will be issued through Grants.
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Job Opportunity: STEM Hub Directory
Oregon Tech is a convener of the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership, and currently recruiting for a STEM Hub Director. Screening of applications will start on February 24th!
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Oregon BEST Named 2014 Company to Watch
Oregon BEST has been named one of 17 "Companies to Watch" in 2014 by Sustainable Business Oregon. Columbia Green Technologies, an Oregon BEST Company, also made the list.
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Solar-Activated Stormwater Treatment
Puralytics, an Oregon BEST Company, is developing solar-activated "lily pads" that float just below the surface and tap solar energy to pre-treat stormwater runoff, helping reduce overflow situations at water treatment facilities.
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Oregon BEST Hires First Outreach & Engagement Manager
New position will help grow Oregon BEST FEST and other cleantech outreach efforts.
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Oregon BEST Elects Four New Board Members
Representatives from PNNL, NETL, Oregon Tech, and the Baker Group join board.
CONNECTIONS: Upcoming Events
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Oregon Future Energy Conference
Apr 22, 2014 | Register Online
Now in its eighth year, this is the event addressing the business side of clean energy. Presented by Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC), this conference provides an unmatched forum for learning, networking, and business development — bringing together members of the energy industry, energy end-users, policy makers, project developers, financiers, and technology and service providers.
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Willamette Angel Conference
May 08, 2014 | Register Online
The Willamette Angel Conference is an annual investor conference committed to building a strong economy through support of entrepreneurial ventures in Oregon. WAC increases the amount of seed capital and angel funds available in the Willamette Valley by connecting early stage and seed businesses with angel and venture investors.
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Living Future unConference
May 21, 2014 | Register Online
The annual conference of the International Living Future Institute, the Living Future unConference is focused on the theme of Beauty & Inspiration.
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WCTA Clean Technology Showcase
Jun 23, 2014 | Register Online
The Washington Clean Technology Alliance presents the inaugural Clean Technology Showcase on June 23, 2014 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. This is a one-day event to network, learn and invest. Attendees will include WCTA members, clean tech executives, researchers, elected officials, policy makers and media. Apply by April 14 to showcase your work!