Battelle Memorial Institute

Battelle Memorial Institute, commonly known as Battelle, is the world's largest independent, non-profit applied science and technology organization, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1929, its mission is to translate scientific discovery and technology to address significant global challenges and benefit humanity, with a strong commitment to advancing STEM education.

Battelle provides extensive research and development, engineering services, and technology commercialization for government and commercial clients across diverse market segments. Its core areas of expertise include national security, health and life sciences, energy, environment, and advanced materials. The organization also manages or co-manages several U.S. national laboratories for the Department of Energy and Homeland Security, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Led by President and CEO Lewis Von Thaer, Battelle maintains a strong market position as a philanthropic trust focused on mission-driven impact. Recent activities include securing a contract from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for research on endocrine-disrupting chemicals in February 2026 and its Battelle Education initiative receiving a national award for leadership in early STEM education in the same month. The organization also actively supports STEM programs and hosts industry events like the Change Chemistry Innovators Roundtable.