
OUR MISSION
We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
About SRI International
SRI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute, headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.
SRI International is an independent, mission-driven non profit
Legacy
Founded in 1946 by Stanford University



Innovation
$4b+ in research over the last 10 years


Transition
Created more than $100B of marketplace value


“SRI is in a unique location between industry and academia. We have the ability to do academic-quality research, but we’re practical enough to understand what industry might want.”
Senior Technical Director, Vision and Learning Laboratory, Center for Vision Technologies
A history of firsts

From the computer mouse to robotic surgery, cancer treatments, and more, SRI’s 75 years of innovation have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value, and lasting benefits to society.

“SRI does a great job of teaming up with companies, organizations, universities, government officials and more. Because we’re nonprofit, we’re not competing with them, and that opens the door to a fruitful collaboration.”
Vice President, Information and Computing Sciences Director, Computer Science Laboratory
Our business model
Our business model uniquely positions SRI to support clients from idea generation through to the end user. SRI generates inventions that solve major problems, then applies and transitions our inventions to the market to ensure they get to the people and communities that will benefit from them. Revenue generated by our R&D projects, commercialization activities, and marketplace solutions is reinvested in SRI capabilities, facilities, and staff to advance our mission and to continue to meet client and partner needs.
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Our core values

Innovation
We are curious and tenacious risk takers who are passionate about solving the toughest challenges. We develop solutions, create breakthroughs and evaluate impacts that make a tangible difference in people’s lives and in our communities.

Integrity
We are authentic, responsible, ethical and trustworthy colleagues and partners. We hold our work to the highest standards and understand our actions can shape, influence and inspire others.