Oregon BEST's Mission:
We are the nexus for clean technology innovation.
We build capability, convene collaborations, and accelerate the solutions
to environmental challenges that deliver prosperity in all corners of Oregon.

A CLEANTECH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENGINE FOR OREGON

An independent, nonprofit established by the Oregon Legislature, Oregon BEST builds on Oregon’s reputation as an international leader in cleantech innovation. We help Oregon companies, universities, and students succeed by connecting industry, entrepreneurs, and investors to our:

Shared-User Lab Facilities

Oregon BEST Member Faculty

Sustainable Built Environment Research Consortium

Commercialization Program

Proposal Matching Program

Connecting Oregon industry to university research teams adds value and enhances competitiveness for Oregon firms, boosts state revenues, grows and improves university research, and helps Oregon recruit new cleantech companies.

Oregon BEST helps attract research dollars to Oregon universities by strategically investing in key research projects and facilities that can attract additional research revenue and create economic impact.

MORE ABOUT OREGON BEST
Click on the image to the right to download our overview brochure, "Oregon BEST: Transforming Research Discoveries into Clean-Tech Jobs and Economic Prosperity."

Download our brochure insert sheets that contain more detailed information on a range of topics:

• Brochure Insert: Oregon BEST Shared-User Research Facilities
  
• Brochure Insert: Oregon BEST Commercialization Program
• Brochure Insert: Oregon BEST Sustainable Built Environment Research Consortium
  
• Brochure Insert: Oregon BEST Faculty Expertise - Building Science
• Brochure Insert: Oregon BEST Success Story: Indow Windows
• Brochure Insert: Oregon BEST Success Story: Tau Science

HISTORY AND FOUNDING UNIVERSITIES

Oregon BEST was established as an independent, nonprofit organization in 2007 as part of the Oregon Innovation Council’s legislative recommendations. Initial funding came from the Oregon Legislature, with additional support from the Oregon University System and the Meyer Memorial Trust. Oregon BEST is funded in part with Oregon State Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Business Development Department. Our partner universities include the Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon.