Stanford Research Institute (SRI International)

SRI International, formerly known as the Stanford Research Institute, is a nonprofit research organization that partners with government, industry, and academia to develop advanced technologies and solutions. Founded in 1946, it focuses on innovation across fields like healthcare, computing, robotics, and national security. SRI conducts cutting-edge scientific research, often creating foundational technologies that lead to new products and industries. Its work has contributed to notable inventions such as the computer mouse and Siri voice assistant, making it a leading vehicle for transforming scientific ideas into real-world applications.