COMMERCIALIZATION
World-changing solutions.
Amplified impact.
SRI investment, innovation, partnership, and product professionals work with federal and commercial clients to inform and accelerate deep-tech innovation through commercial R&D, IP licensing, startup support, and so much more.
Innovating in
13,000+patents filed
100+active licenses
$4B+federal funding(past 10 years)
30+startups in portfolio
“You may know SRI for its unparalleled research legacy in Silicon Valley and throughout the U.S. But how we take this bold portfolio of innovation to market will define the impact SRI will have in the next half a century.”
Suresh SunderrajanPresident, Commercialization
How we work
Here’s how we work with visionaries to bring ideas to fruition—and to market.
Real-world impact
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SRI researchers develop rugged, low-cost, drifting sensors to learn more about the oceans
PEARL drifters pack an array of sensors into a compact autonomous device to gather data and signs of activity.
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An SRI collaboration aims to improve online education for college students
The Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative aims to strengthen teaching and learning, improve student outcomes, and reduce societal gaps.
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Exploring the American Dream: A Lively Discussion on Innovation and Progress
Watch the video: A conversation with SRI’s David Parekh and David Leonhardt of the New York Times.