Oregon BEST Programs

Oregon BEST fuels Oregon’s green economy through a mix of programs that support Oregon university researchers, established companies with a significant presence in Oregon, and startup companies based in Oregon:

Research gathering

Sustainable Built Environment Research Consortium

A regional group of member firms, organizations, and researchers collaborating on applied research, development, and commercialization of sustainable technologies and services for the sustainable built environment.

Green Lite Motors prototype

Commercialization Program

A program that offers Commercialization Grants to accelerate commercialization of technologies developed by collaborative teams of university researchers and small businesses, and that provides commercialization acceleration support for researchers and startups.

OSU researchers

Oregon BEST Member Faculty

A statewide network of 200+ researchers across four universities offering expertise and advice to industry ranging from research to entrepreneurship. Become Oregon BEST Member Faculty.

SuNRISE PV Lab solar technology testing

Shared-User Research Facilities

A statewide network of university-based research facilities that offer industry access to cutting-edge research tools, faculty expertise, and workforce development opportunities.
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Proposal Matching Program

A program that positions and supports Oregon BEST Member Faculty to compete nationally to win research grants.