Join SD-CAB

Information on both the 2013 Commercial Partners Program and Individual Memberships can be found below. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Bettilyon (sdcab@ucsd.edu)

2013 Commercial Partners Program

The mission of SD-CAB is to support development of innovative, sustainable, and commercially viable algae-based biotechnology solutions for energy, green chemistry, bio-products, water conservation, and CO2 abatement challenges.

Our research goals will be achieved through a focused and integrated R&D effort, which encompasses biology, chemistry, and engineering. Joining with commercial partners will propel research discoveries into energy and economic solutions for America’s sustainable future.

Download the 2013 Commercial Partners Program Brochure.

Why join SD-CAB?

CPP is vital to SD-CAB’s mission and offers entrepreneurs and companies, large and small alike, a unique opportunity to actively participate in shaping the algae biotechnology research agenda for our future. With America’s clean energy sector investment in 2009 estimated at $18.6 billion and growing, SD-CAB will lead the way in algae-based biofuels for this critical sector, as well as in a variety of other bio-based products for a strong, sustainable economy.

Donor Level	Benefits
$25,000 - Platinum Partner	Sponsorship of an Evening Reception or Lunch at “Food and Fuel for the 21st Century” Conference Sponsorship includes Registration for Six (6) people and distribution of marketing materials to attendees. Exclusive vendor table in prime location for marketing materials at the conference Special consideration in all conference marketing materials A seat on the SD-CAB Industry Advisory Board Exclusive invitations to events including biannual Corporate Partners Lunch and VIP Seating for Monthly Seminars Listing on the SD-CAB webpage High-profile inclusion in SD-CAB marketing materials Special access to SD-CAB faculty and consideration for joint research activities
$10,000 - Gold Partner	Sponsorship of a Breakfast at “Food and Fuel for the 21st Century” Conference Sponsorship includes Registration for Four (4) people and distribution of marketing materials to attendees. Shared vendor table for marketing materials at the conference Special consideration in all conference marketing materials A seat on the SD-CAB Industry Advisory Board Exclusive invitations to events including biannual Corporate Partners Lunch and VIP Seating for Monthly Seminars Listing on the SD-CAB webpage High-profile inclusion in SD-CAB marketing materials Special access to SD-CAB faculty and consideration for joint research activities
$5,000 - Silver Partner	Sponsorship of a Coffee Break at “Food and Fuel for the 21st Century” Conference Sponsorship includes Registration for Two (2) people and limited distribution of marketing materials to attendees. Special consideration in all conference marketing materials A seat on the SD-CAB Industry Advisory Board Exclusive invitations to events including biannual Corporate Partners Lunch and VIP Seating for Monthly Seminars Listing on the SD-CAB webpage Inclusion in SD-CAB marketing materials Access to SD-CAB faculty

Additional Benefits

Invitations to SD-CAB and Affiliate seminars, tours, lunches and other special events
Advance notice of joint-funding opportunities
Access to UCSD campus facilities through UCSD Biological Sciences & Physical Sciences and Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Receipt of E-Newsletter
Recognition and logo presence for SD-CAB Website
Ability to sponsor additional scholarships, fellowships, meetings or seminars
Access to students via individual & team internships and Student Research Expo

Annual Memberships

CPP dues for annual membership run from January 1 through December 31 of the calendar year. Memberships are renewed on/before January 30.

Individual Memberships

SD-CAB offers annual memberships for individual associates and students. Memberships are free and provide access to E-Newletters and invitations to SD-CAB seminars and other events.

To become a member, please CLICK HERE!