; (III) promote collaboration and open community-based development between— (aa) Federal agencies; (bb) National Laboratories; (cc) institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )); (dd) nonprofit institutions; (ee) industry partners; and (ff) other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement involved; (IV) support research infrastructure, including new facilities and equipment, and workforce development as the Secretaries determine necessary; (V) conduct collaborative research, development, and demonstration of methods and technologies; and (VI) facilitate relations between public and private entities to carry on the activities of this clause upon the termination of any agreement established under this subparagraph. (iii) Agreements In carrying out the activities under this subparagraph, the Secretaries are authorized to— (I) carry out reimbursable agreements between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development