SRI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute that conducts contract research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations and other organizations. The firm invests in the energy, environment, health science, economic development, science and technology policy, education, automation, intelligence systems, geospace studies, marine science, bioscience, healthcare, materials, energy, computation, information technology, defense, security, robotics, sensors medical device development, biologic drug discovery and engineering research sectors.