Working with Us
Researchers characterize the thermal properties of vehicle energy storage devices in the Battery Thermal and Test Life Facility.
Photo by Dennis Schroeder.
NREL offers industry, academia, and other government agencies opportunities to work with us and leverage our research expertise.
Our technology partnership agreements help you gain access to our capabilities and facilities. There are several ways for your organization to get involved with us:
Work collaboratively with NREL through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement—the most widely used means of industrial collaboration.
Pay NREL to conduct research without your collaboration through a Work for Others Agreement—an effective way for industry to use NREL's expertise.
Commercialize NREL-developed technologies through a licensing agreement. The Energy Innovation Portal features additional opportunities related to vehicles and fuels.
Partner with NREL to use our vehicles and fuels research facilities.
Learn about NREL's employment and internship opportunities.
Contact Us
Please contact Bob Rehn, 303-275-4418, if you would like to explore collaborative research opportunities with NREL's Center for Transportation Technologies and Systems.








