Sponsors of IDEATE

	IDEATE was founded in October 2011 by a $954,199 Department of Energy grant, "GATE Center of Excellence in Innovative Drivetrains in Electric Automotive Technology Education (IDEATE)". Funding primarily covered costs of curriculum development, GATE Fellowships offered to qualified students, and laboratory equipment to support the new curriculum.
	The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs has set aside $40,000, in addition to the funds supplied by the Department of Energy, to award scholarships to qualified students who enroll in IDEATE courses at UCCS.
	Arbin Instruments has given substantial discounts on laboratory test and measurement equipment that will be used by students to collect cell-test data needed to understand battery cell dynamics.
	LG Chem Power Inc. has given substantial discounts on automotive grade battery cells that will be used by students in IDEATE.

Industry advisory board

Curriculum and program development are directed and monitored by faculty of the University of Colorado, with input from an industry advisory board (IAB) comprising members from the listed companies. Internship and employment opportunities are sometimes also available from the companies that form the IAB.

	Beyond Aviation		Chrysler		Ford Motor Company
	General Motors		Infield Capital		LG Chem Power Inc
	Linear Technology		National Renewable Energy Labs		Nilar
	Siemens		Tesla Motors		Texas Instruments