Strategy Development

SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development designs economic and technology strategies to help clients become more innovative and competitive. SRI's approaches are tailored to each client’s situation and needs, and they foster collaboration among SRI researchers, clients, and stakeholders. 

Clients include U.S. state and regional governments, government agencies around the world, economic development organizations, and more.

Projects

city view of Roanoke, Virginia

In 2009, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine acted upon SRI recommendations to make strategic investments to nurture statewide innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of up-and-coming technologies.

scientist holding up a sample

In a program organized by SRI, senior government officials met to discuss and learn ways to collaborate internationally on areas of strategic importance in science and technology.

Saudi Arabian students in a classroom

To determine the optimal focus for the new university, SRI assessed the technology and educational needs and resources of the Kingdom's industry and society.

Publications