(a) In generalThe agencies participating in the Entity may facilitate and support, through financial, technical, or other assistance, the creation of partnerships between institutions of higher education, nongovernmental organizations, consortia, or companies across the value chain in the chemical industry, including small- and medium-sized enterprises, to—
(1)
create collaborative sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, and commercialization programs; and
(2) train students and retrain professional scientists, engineers, and others involved in materials specification on the use of sustainable chemistry concepts and strategies by methods, including—
(b) Private sector participation
To be eligible for support under this section, a partnership in sustainable chemistry shall include at least one private sector organization.
(c) Selection of partnerships
In selecting partnerships for support under this section, the agencies participating in the Entity shall also consider the extent to which the applicants are willing and able to demonstrate evidence of support for, and commitment to, the goals outlined in the strategic plan and report described in section 9302 of this title.