Innovative businesses see the future - and make it better. Battelle is investing today in key initiatives that will deliver a safer, healthier, and more productive tomorrow. These “signature businesses” integrate assets across Battelle, including the national laboratories we manage or co-manage for the U.S. Department of Energy, to create greater value for Battelle’s customers, the nation, and ultimately the global community.
Battelle Memorial Institute (Battelle) is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors and is a charitable trust organized as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio. Battelle is exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code because it is organized for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
ENERGY - Battelle is leading a global energy revolution to diversify sources of energy, ensure reliability of the energy system, and maximize productivity for economic advantage. From leading major government and industrial initiatives like FutureGen and coal conversion to developing commercially viable fuel cells and energy storage “beyond batteries,” Battelle’s science and technology base and dedicated leadership are forging a powerful future - with energy for all.
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES - Beyond sequencing the human genome, Battelle is tapping assets in proteomics, advanced computational biology, and medical device development to take life sciences to the next level. We are building the science and technology foundation for major changes in medicine, healthcare, and bio-energy..
NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE- Battelle is applying unmatched expertise and unique facilities to deliver homeland security solutions. From detection and protection against weapons of mass destruction to emergency preparedness/response and protection of critical infrastructure, we are working with industry and government to integrate policy, operational, technological, and logistical parameters that will secure a safe future.
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT - High impact managers of scientific resources, Battelle delivers the highest return on research dollars. Serving on the management teams of four premier Department of Energy National Labs whose staff are redefining the sciences of energy, materials, security, and biological systems, we are trustworthy stewards of the most powerful scientific instruments in the world.
COMMUNITY & EDUCATION - A strong partner in building tomorrow’s technology workforce, Battelle follows our founder’s mandate daily: invest in educating men and women who will become the innovators of the future. We are leading STEM education initiatives - from a million dollar donation to the National Society of Black Engineers to building Metro High School - that leverage the power of business/government/educator partnerships for students.
Link to 75th Anniversary Solutions Update publication. (PDF version)