Powering Tomorrow’s Energy Solutions
GLEAM is a new effort at the University of Michigan focused on building high-impact partnerships, advancing groundbreaking research and delivering real-world solutions in the energy sector. GLEAM brings together leaders from academia, industry, government and communities to develop the next generation of energy systems – delivering measurable results for Michigan and beyond.
A Bold Vision
GLEAM aims to accelerate cutting-edge research on the future of energy systems through strong partnerships with communities, government, and industry.
This accelerator leverages expertise from across the University of Michigan and a systemwide approach to reimagine the future of energy. Its mission is to support the transition to high-performance, low-carbon energy solutions with a commitment to delivering real, measurable benefits for communities in Michigan, across the Great Lakes region, and around the world.
Our Aspiration
GLEAM is redefining what university collaborations can achieve. We aim to be a model for how researchers, industry, government and communities can work together to drive meaningful, scalable progress in energy innovation.
Research Priority Areas:
GLEAM focuses on “all things energy,” from consumption to production to the networks that deliver energy from the producer to the consumer.
What GLEAM Offers
GLEAM is designed to center partner voices and deliver outcomes that matter, ensuring that every effort is grounded in real-world needs and impact.
Interactive Workshops:
GLEAM connects U-M researchers and external partners to identify needs and opportunities.
Seed Funding:
GLEAM supports research projects driven by external partner input and feedback.
Pathways to Impact:
- From research to practice: Moving discoveries from universities into the hands of partners.
- Partner-informed research: Using real-world needs to spark new research.
- Collaborative research: Co-designing and implementing projects with integrated teams of university researchers and external partners.
GLEAM Partners & Collaborators
We work with leading institutes, centers and organizations across sectors. Below is a list of the partners we work closely with at U-M for real-world impact.
