Battelle Memorial Institute

Battelle Memorial Institute is the world’s largest nonprofit research and development organization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle conducts research, designs and manufactures products and delivers critical services for commercial and governmental clients. Founded in 1929, the organization has more than 22,000 employees working in over 60 locations across the world. Its mission is to translate scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefits, furthering founder Gordon Battelle’s belief that business and scientific interests can work together as forces for positive social change.

 

The organization has a range of clients from small start-ups to large government agencies and multi-national corporations that work to tackle challenges in human health, manufacturing, national security, energy and environmental management. Projects range from environmental solutions and services to laboratory management and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Battelle’s facilities include manufacturing centers, software and technology offices and scientific laboratories. Strategic partnerships with numerous government, academic and corporate research centers further extend the organization’s reach.