For Industry and Non-Profits

Thanks for exploring how to work with EAP! We’re always looking for ways to connect with external stakeholders and expand our network. We work with industry and non-profit organizations in three main ways: Connecting with Students, Sponsored Research, and Client Services. For more information on each, click below:

EAP students networking.

Connect With Students

Build connections with future energy leaders.

Solar array in field.

Sponsored Research

Engage with our world-renowned discovery process.

Capitol building with solar panels.

Client Services

Contract with our team to support your business needs.

 

The following table compares our Sponsored Research and Client Services programs:

Sponsored ResearchClient Services

  • Work is in the public domain

  • Ideas and project design generated by UW research lead

  • Longer term: typically takes 1-5 years to complete

  • Outcomes may be uncertain

  • Contact relevant faculty or staff expert

  • Work can be proprietary and/or confidential

  • Project design based on client needs

  • Fast turnaround: typically takes weeks to months

  • Well-defined deliverables

  • Contact Dr. Paul Meier (pmeier@wisc.edu)

We have a growing portfolio of projects and partners. Please visit the Past Projects page for a list of examples. We would love to add your organization to this list!