Future concepts
Division
Building on a legacy of breakthrough innovations
In 2023, the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) joined SRI, bringing together two iconic Silicon Valley research organizations to build, expand, and scale capabilities, and offer an even more diverse technology set for our government and commercial customers. It formed the foundation for SRI’s newest division: Future Concepts. With expertise across numerous areas, including developing solutions for a more sustainable world and creating a digital future for the workplace, we focus on basic research and real-world applications by creating and maturing breakthrough technologies. Contact us to learn more.
80+ Researchers across two labs
50+ Years of extraordinary innovations
50+Projects in 2023
“As a division within SRI, we deliver solutions across a wide range of technologies, especially as we grapple with global issues like climate and energy. We are a passionate group of scientists and engineers with a solid track record of innovation in creating new technologies and bringing them to the world for the benefit of humanity.”
Jan VandenbrandeSenior Vice President, Future Concepts division
Find out about our labs
Real-world impact
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Building the next generation of electronics
SRI’s cleanroom offers clients the ability to develop new devices, build prototypes, work with experts, and run small-scale manufacturing.
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Jan Vandenbrande: Motivated to transition technology into the world
SRI’s newest division is advancing innovation in sustainability, manufacturing, and human-machine collaboration.
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Researchers develop materials that can take on the toughest conditions
SRI’s advancements are in ceramic matrix composites, which are capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and corrosive environments.