Partner with CLTC to Shape the Future of Lighting Innovation

At the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), partnerships fuel our progress and accelerate the journey from groundbreaking research to real-world impact. We collaborate with leaders across industries—component, lamp, fixture, and controls manufacturers—along with California's public campuses, utilities, and state agencies to develop and deploy innovative, energy-efficient lighting solutions that benefit communities and the environment.

Why Partner with Us?

By joining forces with CLTC, you’ll be at the forefront of lighting innovation. Together, we’ll create smarter, sustainable technologies that save energy and transform the built environment. Your partnership helps advance our mission of bringing cutting-edge products and practices into mainstream use.

Contract-Based Collaboration

For research or project-based work requiring a defined scope, technical deliverables, and financial accounting, CLTC offers contract-based partnerships. Our contracts, processed through UC Davis, ensure that your objectives align with our capabilities to deliver impactful, measurable results.

Support Through Our Gift Program

Our Gift Program offers an incredible opportunity to drive the future of sustainable lighting. Contributions support vital initiatives like research and development, policy advocacy, demonstration projects, case studies, and educational outreach. Donations are tax-deductible and directly fund CLTC’s mission to push the boundaries of lighting technology and energy efficiency.

Ways to Contribute

• Explore our CLTC Partner Brochure to learn how your involvement can shape impactful projects.
• Want to make a direct donation? Visit our Give UC Davis page to contribute in ways that don’t fit the traditional Gift Program criteria.

Let’s light the way to a sustainable future—together.

For more information, contact:
Cori Jackson
CLTC Program Director
cmjackson@ucdavis.edu