University of Wisconsin–Madison
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BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF NEW TECH AND TOOLS FOR YOUR INDUSTRY.

To put energy solutions into practice, we partner with industry members, incorporating your insights into our designs and helping put real storage solutions into practice. We don’t just study energy storage—we build it, test it, and deploy it in collaboration with Wisconsin companies and changemakers shaping the future of power. 

Our members gain early access to discoveries, tools, and talent from UW–Madison’s world-class research ecosystem and have a direct role in defining what comes next.

RESHAPE helps manufacturers, utilities, and technology developers meet the growing demand for durable, sustainable energy systems. We welcome partners of all sizes—from startups to global enterprises—as well as government labs and nonprofit organizations advancing the clean-energy transition. 

Membership funds support cutting-edge research. Each level includes structured benefits that promote collaboration, visibility, and impact. 

Luminary$40,000
MegaWatt$20,000Large Companies (>50 employees)
KiloWatt$5,000Small or Medium Companies (<50 employees)
Crabtree$15,000Government Labs, named after the late director of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research

QUESTIONS OR READY TO JOIN?

Contact James Pikul at jpikul@wisc.edu.

current partners
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WHAT INDUSTRY PARTNERS GAIN

01. ACCESS TO AN ECOSYSTEM OF TOP TALENT  

Collaborate with UW–Madison’s leading researchers and students in energy storage, manufacturing, and power systems. Present at RESHAPE seminars, connect with top graduate and undergraduate student talent, and recruit engineers trained on your technologies.  

02. POWER TO SHAPE INNOVATION HORIZONS  

Gain early access to advanced facilities, state-of-the-art testing equipment, and quarterly research updates. Co-develop targeted projects or joint federal proposals, accelerating your R&D while reducing cost and risk.

03. VOICE IN RESEARCH DIRECTIONS  

Luminary members hold seats on the RESHAPE Advisory Board, helping steer research priorities toward your industry’s most urgent needs. Your insights guide the technologies we prototype, ensuring outcomes that are both scientifically rigorous and commercially relevant.

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JOIN US TO STRENGTHEN U.S. MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEER A MORE RESILIENT FUTURE!

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RESHAPE: Revolutionizing Electrical Storage for Heavy and Primary Enterprises