Research Partnerships

WSU is one of the nation’s premier, top-tier public research institutions, and is classified as a community engaged, highly research-productive university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. As Washington’s land-grant university, WSU’s more than $340 million of research expenditures go to discoveries that address grand challenges and improve quality of life for the state, nation and world.

Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

The alternative jet fuel was produced through the efforts of the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA). In the fall of 2016, Alaska Airlines made history flying the first commercial flight using the world’s first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remained after the harvesting of managed forests.

biofuel image - alternative jet fuel components — The alternative jet fuel was produced through the efforts of the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA). In the fall of 2016, Alaska Airlines made history flying the first commercial flight using the world’s first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remained after the harvesting of managed forests.

WSU has a long history of collaboration with corporations and foundations to leverage WSU’s world-class research, technology development, and outreach to maximize opportunities that advance industry. By helping match your organization’s interests with WSU’s talented faculty and students, the WSU Foundation Office of Corporate Relations can assist in establishing partnerships and collaborations that are mutually beneficial for your organization and for WSU

Research Expertise

Washington State University’s researchers seek innovative answers to the world’s toughest challenges. These span areas such as Food and Agriculture, Global Animal Health, and Clean Technologies.

Learn more about the Grand Challenges

Sponsoring Research

Companies can sponsor research projects or develop research partnerships at Washington State University. To learn more about options for sponsoring projects, contact the Office of Corporate Relations or The Office of Commercialization They can facilitate discussions, introduce you to researchers working in your areas of interest, and help get your project started.

Research and Technology Park

WSU is committed to creating partnerships that support and fuel economic growth in Washington.

One of the ways WSU carries out that commitment is by offering office and lab space for companies seeking a collaborative, research-oriented environment. Learn more about what is available at the Research and Technology Park.

WSU also invites collaboration in many of our research labs. Please visit The Office of Research for more information.