INNOVATION &
INDUSTRY
Strategic Partnerships & Innovation
WHERE RESEARCH MEETS REAL-WORLD IMPACT
At CASFER, we're transforming the intersection of agriculture, technology, and engineering to feed the world for generations to come. Our groundbreaking research consortium brings together world-class experts, cutting-edge facilities, and forward-thinking industry partners to solve one of humanity's most pressing challenges: creating a nitrogen circular economy.
CASFER Value Chain
THE CASFER ADVANTAGE
Our three-tiered membership structure is designed to provide flexible engagement options
that align with your organization’s strategic goals:
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Silver Membership opens doors to our extensive network of experts, exclusive research findings, and opportunities to influence the direction of agriculture.
SILVER
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Gold Membership elevates your involvement through priority access to intellectual property and licensing opportunities.
GOLD
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Platinum Membership represents our premier partnership tier, featuring Gold benefits plus a one-year dedicated research project with a graduate student under CASFER faculty supervision.
PLATINUM
WHY PARTNER WITH CASFER?
SILVER
Open doors to innovation
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Access to CASFER's extensive network of experts
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Exclusive research findings and industry insights
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Early access to emerging technologies and trends
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Workforce development initiatives
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Seat on CASFER Industrial Practitioners Advisory Board (IPAB)
Annual Investment:
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Small Entities (< 10 employees): USD $5,000
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Medium Entities (10-499 employees): USD $15,000
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Large Entities (500+ employees): USD $30,000
GOLD
Elevate your involvement
All Silver benefits, plus:
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Priority access to intellectual property & licensing opportunities
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Additional seat on IP Oversight Board (IPOB)
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Shape the future of agricultural technology
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Preferential rights to commercialize breakthrough innovations
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First access to CASFER innovations with optimal licensing terms
Annual Investment:
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Small Entities: USD $15,000
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Medium Entities: USD $30,000
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Large Entities: USD $60,000
Your organization's participation in CASFER isn't just about supporting research – it's about shaping the future of agriculture while gaining a competitive advantage. Our industry partners gain exclusive access to breakthrough technologies, vital research findings, and a network of leading experts that can transform their operations and market position.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Transform your organization's approach to agriculture while gaining access to:
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Pioneering Research in electrocatalysis, separations, and data science
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Robust Network of academic and industry leaders
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Priority Access to emerging technologies and licensing opportunities
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Direct Influence on research directions and policy
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Top Talent Access and workforce development opportunities
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Leadership Position in agriculture and circular economy initiatives
MEMBERSHIP TIERS
Our three-tiered membership structure provides flexible engagement options that align with your organization's strategic goals:
PLATINUM
Premier partnership experience
All Gold benefits, plus:
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Dedicated One-Year Research Project with graduate student under CASFER faculty supervision
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Projects operate at TRL 5 with defined milestones and deliverables
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No overhead charged on sponsored research
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Confidential research with first rights to resulting intellectual property
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Option for joint IP ownership through active contribution
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Additional research projects available upon agreement
Annual Investment:
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Minimum USD $160,000
($60,000 Gold + $100,000+
dedicated project)
WHAT YOU GET AS A PARTNER
RESEARCH COLLABORATION
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Priority access to research projects and findings
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Opportunity to propose and guide research directions
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Direct interaction with leading faculty and researchers
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Access to specialized facilities and equipment
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Regular technical updates and research reports
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Early access to talented students and graduates
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Participation in specialized training programs
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Input on curriculum development
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Internship and recruitment opportunities
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Professional development workshops
NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE-SHARING
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Quarterly advisory board meetings
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Technical meetings and workshops
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Annual CASFER NSF site visit
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Annual CASFER Connect Symposium
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Networking events with other industry partners
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ACCESS
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Access to novel technologies
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Priority notifications for new innovations
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Exclusive licensing rights and first options
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Most-favored licensee status with optimal terms
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Background IP protection and joint development rights
