In the early 1920’s, the son of a steel magnate envisioned what appeared at the time to be an unexplored opportunity—“contract research” as a means to boost industry’s bottom line, make America more competitive and improve the human condition. More than 75 years later, the institution birthed through the Will of Gordon Battelle and bearing his family’s name sustains and expands that vision through our mission: “To translate scientific discovery into innovative solutions for the benefit of our fellow citizens, and to be a benefactor for charitable activities especially education.”

Today, the range of scientific and technological expertise Battelle can bring to almost any challenge is arguably unrivaled. From the national laboratories we oversee to the research and development we perform for our customers to the products we help usher to market, Battelle represents a formidable confluence of disciplines, knowledge and resources. From that confluence emerges the essence of our organization’s strength, which is our ability to develop and apply emerging technologies to solve real-world problems.

The business of science and technology research and development has become an increasingly international enterprise. Battelle has responded with a measured, strategic approach by recalibrating our operational elements into three primary functions: Global Laboratory Operations, Global Businesses, and Battelle Ventures:

• Global Laboratory Operations – We manage laboratories and major science and technology programs with an emphasis on adding value for our customers;
• Global Businesses - We integrate science and technology and intellectual property into solutions for our customers through three distinct global businesses: Energy Science & Technology, Health & Life Sciences, and National Security and Defense;
• Battelle Ventures - We create spin-out products and companies for our customers through the licensing of intellectual property, product co-development or value-sharing, joint ventures, and seed- or early-stage funding.

We’re just as determined to discover and apply science and technology solutions today as we were when Battelle opened its doors during the nascent days of America’s industrial ascent. And, in the future, we’ll continue doing what we do best - helping solve significant national and global problems, targeting and delivering on existing and unanticipated opportunities, and sustaining our tradition of innovation and R&D leadership. Your key to learning more about Battelle is literally at your fingertips; I encourage you to explore the wealth of information available to you here on our website.

Thank you for your interest and I hope you enjoy your visit.

Carl F. Kohrt
Battelle President and Chief Executive Officer