Consortia and collaborative laboratories promote innovation and establish best practices for both academic and industry-driven initiatives. Texas is home to some of the largest consortiums in the world. These consortia serve as centers of excellence and are leaders in technology innovation.

Consortia and Collaborative Laboratories in Texas:

• Alliance for Nano Health
• Sematech
• National Trauma Institute
• Die Products Consortium

Federal Laboratories in the United States:

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Los Alamos National Lab: National Security Science
• Brookhaven National Laboratory
• National Energy Technology Laboratory
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory