Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
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Cheryl Cejka, Director
Technology Commercialization
(509) 375-3700
cheryl.cejka@pnl.gov |
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Description: Cost-shared collaboration with industry for R&D activities of mutual benefit
When to use this mechanism: Works best when an organization has a research program related to existing government-funded work at PNNL. A CRADA would allow mutually beneficial collaboration to occur.
A company with interest and capabilities in a specific research or technology area might consider partnering with PNNL using a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. A CRADA is a contractual agreement in which both parties collaborate, share costs, and pool the results of their research and development program.
Your staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources are leveraged with those of PNNL, and you gain access to PNNL's science and engineering expertise, results of recent research, and technical facilities. A CRADA provides the unique opportunity to use new technologies evolving from federal research programs in a collaborative way.
Learn more about CRADA.
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Description: Permits industry, government agencies, and nonprofits to directly fund and negotiate contract R&D work through a private contract with Battelle
When to use this mechanism: Ideal for industry partners who want to leverage core Laboratory science and technology, but looking for application- or solution-specific development. Projects are client-funded; most flexible contract arrangement.
PNNL is operated under contract for the U.S. Department of Energy by Battelle. The Laboratory is unique in that Battelle is allowed to build a diversified contract research and technology transfer business serving industry and other government agencies as long as the Laboratory fulfills its primary objective: to fully meet DOE research, development and demonstration needs.
The bottom line is that contracting with PNNL under Battelle's Use Permit (Word, 40K) is not a complex process. Through Battelle, PNNL works for a variety of clients ranging from federal, state and local governments to private companies both nationally and internationally. The company is flexible in its approach to contracting and, depending on the nature of the services, will typically contract on a fixed price, time and material, or cost-reimbursement basis.
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License Agreements
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Cheryl Cejka, Director
Technology Commercialization
(509) 375-3700
cheryl.cejka@pnl.gov |
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Description: Granting of rights to practice Battelle intellectual property to enable client's business plan
When to use this mechanism: Appropriate for companies interested in using Battelle's intellectual property for commercial use.
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Technology Assistance Program
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Gary Spanner, Manager
Economic Development Office
(509) 372-4296
gary.spanner@pnl.gov |
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Description: Forty hours of PNNL staff time annually
When to use this mechanism: Ideal for small technology-based companies who desire access to unique capabilities at PNNL.
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| User Facilities Agreement |
Bruce Simanton, Manager
Business Development and Analysis
(509) 376-0161
bruce.simanton@pnl.gov |
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Description: Provides access to certain dedicated DOE laboratory facilities
When to use this mechanism: Provides access for non-PNNL researchers to use specialized equipment at PNNL.
Scientists researching energy, environmental, health, or national security issues can arrange access to specialized facilities through PNNL's User Facilities Agreement. User facilities include DOE's William R. Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory and the Applied Process Engineering Laboratory. Proprietary and nonproprietary agreements are possible, depending on the user's willingness to publish the results of the research.
Learn more about facilities and equipment for business.
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Work for Others (WFO)
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Marlene K. Meeks
WFO Onsite Specialist
(509) 372-6258
marlene.meeks@pnl.gov |
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Description: Enables federal and non-federal agencies to access PNNL's capabilities on cost-recovery basis
When to use this mechanism: Appropriate for situations where an agency wants direct access to PNNL capabilities under a cost-reimbursement arrangement through DOE operating contract.
An organization pursuing technology goals could arrange access to the national laboratory's resources through the Work for Others (WFO) program. Here, PNNL staff perform work using PNNL facilities and technical expertise. Standard terms of the agreement are established by DOE, but DOE does not fund the work. DOE has a mission to provide technical assistance to other federal agencies, commercial companies, local and state governments, and foreign governments, and any of these may use WFO to access PNNL's specialized research and development capabilities on a full cost-recovery basis (reimbursable agreements). Technologies may be transferred from the laboratory to the marketplace for further development or commercialization.
Learn more about DOE's Work For Others (WFO) program.
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