RTI International is dedicated to improve human condition by bringing knowledge into practice and provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, laboratory testing and chemical analysis. It was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. RTI acquires and invest in organizations in both the commercial and public sectors that are distinguished by their scientific stature and reputation for innovation. Its investment criteria include firms with primary operations and clients located either in the United States or abroad. In 2017 RTI had revenues that exceeded $900 million.