News and stories
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New data on the growing quantum industry
According to a recent report from the SRI-managed Quantum Economic Development Consortium, the quantum industry continues to grow, with 2024 quantum computing and sensing revenue approaching $1.5B.
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Meet the hyperspectral imager designed for hard work
With its low cost, compact size, and simplicity, a new hyperspectral imager from SRI improves situational awareness in adverse conditions.
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PARC Forum: Eric Schmidt on the future of AI
Eric Schmidt joined SRI’s David Parekh for a wide-ranging conversation about the implications of artificial intelligence for human society.
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SRI’s Self-Cooling Paint earns recognition from Bloomberg
BloombergNEF named SRI’s Self-Cooling Paint a finalist in its annual BNEF Pioneers competition, which focuses on innovations paving the way to a net-zero economy.
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A tech wish list for 2050
At a PARC Forum event hosted by SRI, attendees predicted how bold innovations might transform our lives.
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SRI spins out Membravo
The SRI-funded startup will scale up a novel SRI-invented polymer membrane to feed the world’s need for hydrogen.
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Marshall Mohr joins SRI’s board of directors
Mohr brings a deep financial background and helped drive the success of one of SRI’s most significant commercial spinouts.
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Can we put a hospital on wheels?
SRI is working on a mobile healthcare platform that aims to improve healthcare access and health outcomes across rural America.
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Microbes make nutritious meals out of air
An SRI-led team has succeeded in creating a food product rich in essential nutrients, suitable for quickly scaling up disaster relief in remote locations.
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Sketching the future of arts education in California
A 2022 California law provided funds for arts and music education in state public schools. A new policy brief by SRI details what it will take to prepare and hire the necessary teachers.
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PARC Forum: FutureFest 2025 with Astro Teller
Our first PARC Forum of 2025 asked: What emerging technologies are poised to fundamentally transform the way we work, play, and live?
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Parker Solar Probe: Our closest look at the sun
SRI imaging technology supports a record-shattering NASA mission.