By establishing ongoing relationships with industry and other private sector partners, our Center is poised to generate fundamental scientific discoveries that will lead to the commercial production of fuels from cellulosic biomass. The following collaborators are essential to supporting GLBRC's vision.

Every day, the 30,000 people of Archer Daniels Midland Company turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. At more than 265 processing plants, ADM converts corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. ADM operates the world’s premier crop origination and transportation network, connecting crops and markets in more than 75 countries

Borregaard has one of the world's most advanced and sustainable biorefineries. By using natural, sustainable raw materials, Borregaard produces advanced and environmentally friendly biochemicals, biomaterials and bioethanol that can replace oil-based products. Borregaard also holds strong positions in ingredients and fine chemicals.

BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies, providing customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging.

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, Cargill's privately held company employs 142,000 people in 65 countries.

For more than 200 years, DuPont has brought world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace through innovative products, materials and services. DuPont's market-driven innovation introduces thousands of new products and patent applications every year, serving markets as diverse as agriculture, nutrition, electronics and communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

Elanco is a global animal health company. But ultimately, people benefit from Elanco’s work. That’s reflected in the vision shared by Elanco’s more than 2,500 employees: Food and companionship enriching life.

First Green Partners started in the fall of 2011 and is focused on commercializing advanced technologies in the carbon value chain. 

General Motors is passionate about designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. GM continues to develop innovative technologies to shape the future of the automotive industry. 

Established in the 1970s, Iogen Corporation has become one of Canada's leading biotechnology firms. Iogen is a world leader in technology to produce cellulosic ethanol, a fully renewable, advanced biofuel that can be used in today's cars.

MBI partners with both universities and end-user companies to bridge the gap between early innovations and commercial applications. MBI’s focus is in the area of Industrial or White Biotechnology, which refers to the production of fuels, chemicals, polymers, proteins and other materials from renewable resources.

MillerCoors is focused on creating big ideas and innovations that drive profitable growth and will help create a new era in the American beer industry.

The Michigan State University (MSU) BioEconomy Network is charged with coordinating MSU's efforts to promote Michigan's bioeconomy. Those growing efforts include research, policy and economic analysis, education, corporate and government collaborations, and commercialization.

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) serves the University of Wisconsin-Madison scientific community by patenting the discoveries of UW-Madison researchers and licensing these technologies to leading companies in Wisconsin, the United States and worldwide. In this way, WARF also facilitates the use of UW-Madison research for the maximum benefit of society.