Working with the Lab
We are pleased to assist you in obtaining technical resources and skills from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Several business arrangements are available to work with PNNL for both Federal agencies and commercial businesses including the Work for Others program and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements. Battelle research and development resources can also be obtained through its Use Permit with DOE. Learn more about these options from the list below.
Mechanisms for obtaining resources from PNNL
- Work for Others (WFO)
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA)
- User Facilities
- Technologies Available for Licensing
- Use Permit (Private R&D contracting with Battelle)
For additional information, see Doing Business with the National Labs prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory Coordinating Council.
Economic development support
Your business can tap into technology, equipment, and other resources—some at no cost—available through Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Economic Development Office. We make federally funded technology resources available to the private sector of the Northwest by working closely with dozens of organizations to support business growth.
- Technical Assistance Program
- Business Opportunities and Resources
- Facilities and Equipment for Businesses