Company Profile
Battelle Memorial Institute
Company Overview
Battelle is an international science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages laboratories for customers. Battelle supports community and education programs to promote an enhanced quality of life for our community neighbors.
We’re committed to making the world a better place through our work with government, industry and community in the key areas of:
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.
These key businesses integrate capabilities across Battelle, including the national laboratories we manage or co-manage for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to create greater value for our customers, the nation and, ultimately, the global community.
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.
Company History
BATTELLE HISTORY
Beginning with a few machine shops and foundries that were critical to materials research for the U.S. iron and steel industries in the 1930s, Battelle now owns more than two million square feet of laboratories in several locations that perform cutting edge research in national security; environment, energy, and transportation; and health and life sciences.
Our company was born in the mind of a young man, Gordon Battelle, who did not live to see his vision realized, but believed in it so strongly that others continue to make it a reality. That vision was inspired by the conviction that science, technology, and the desire to “make inventions” could improve lives, could find solutions to make industry more competitive, and could change the world for the better. This rich legacy informs our decisions every day.
Today, we serve more than 800 federal, state, and local government agencies; some of the largest corporations in the world; and private sector customers and partners through offices in more than 100 national and international locations. With the national labs we manage or co-manage for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Battelle oversees 20,000 staff members and conducts $5 billion in annual research and development.
We are committed to apply our management expertise, our science and technology assets, and our history of R&D success to deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners, establish research management excellence, and build strong education and community relationships wherever Battelle offices are found.