Benefits of WISER
Our WISER and Industry Advisory Board (IAB) meeting at UCONN’s Innovation Partnership Building, explained the benefits of becoming a member of WISER and provide updates for the funded research projects.
The benefits of becoming a member in 2024 include:
Leverage Research Dollars: Get high ROI (Return on Investment) via joint project funding model. Each member dollar leverages 11 additional dollars (1:11 Leverage Ratio)
Access Talent: Members can scout student talent and mentor them, so they end up with the desired skills for work in industry
Reduce R&D Risk: Share the risks of early-stage research for disruptive technology
Research Cost Avoidance: Save internal research dollars, access to facilities and infrastructure, and lower human capital costs
Access Network: Interact collegially with other members/competitors/regulators
Access Intellectual Property (IP): Royalty-free, non-exclusive licenses on IP produced in the Center
"Kyle Bentley: Innovative Solutions for Rising Demand and Extreme Weather"
WISER drives impact through innovation, partnerships, and student engagement—stretching every dollar up to 17x.
It’s about people too—building the future energy workforce and sharing vital insights.
🎥 Soundbites and takeaways from National Grid’s Kyle Bentley — watch now.
