Battelle

Battelle

Nonprofit scientific research and development

Overview

Battelle is a global research and development group that uses science and technology to solve big problems for the public good. It operates as an independent, not-for-profit organization and works with government agencies, commercial partners, and other collaborators. It focuses on fields like advanced materials, biology, chemistry, data science, and engineering to turn new scientific ideas into real, usable solutions. Its products and services come from a process of research, testing, and development that results in mission-ready applications that clients can deploy. Unlike some rivals, Battelle combines government contracting with commercial partnerships under a nonprofit umbrella, emphasizing a wide range of projects and a strong commitment to STEM education and community support. The company’s goal is to advance science and technology to benefit society, help its clients achieve their objectives, and invest in education and communities for long-term impact.

About Battelle

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Why Battelle is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Government & Public Sector

Education

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$416M

Headquarters

Columbus, Ohio

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • DTRA awarded Battelle STEP 2.0 on January 23, 2026, worth $93.3 million.
  • Battelle joined DoD's $25.35 billion ATSP V vehicle in January 2026.
  • Curi Bio and Battelle launched a March 2026 NMJ commercialization partnership.

What critics are saying

  • PNNL cut 68 workers in November 2025, signaling funding stress in 2026.
  • Battelle filed repeated Pueblo WARN notices, affecting 548 workers across 2026.
  • Losing INL or PNNL recompetes would crush Battelle's core federal cash engine.

What makes Battelle unique

  • Battelle runs national laboratories, combining science with facility operations and compliance.
  • Its nonprofit structure attracts federal mission work competitors struggle to match.
  • Battelle pairs GLP infrastructure with commercialization, as shown by Curi Bio partnership.

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Funding

Total Funding

$416M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Business Wire
Jun 26th, 2026
NeuroLife® Launch Brings Non-Invasive Technology Aimed at Restoring Hand and Arm Movement After Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury

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Associated Press
Jun 8th, 2026
Battelle's RavenStar radio unit wins contract to advance military spectrum sharing technology

Battelle's RavenStar Ultra-Wideband Massive MIMO Radio Unit has been awarded a contract with the National Spectrum Consortium in partnership with the Department of War. The company will collaborate with Northeastern University's Kostas Research Institute and other partners on the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration Programme. The initiative aims to validate spectrum-sharing solutions that would allow telecommunications providers to access military mid-band frequencies (3.1–3.45 GHz) without interfering with national security operations. RavenStar's technology can rapidly shift frequencies, adapt beam patterns and avoid interference in real time. Battelle will provide hardware delivery, integration support and software collaboration throughout the programme. The project seeks to expand wireless capacity for civilian services whilst maintaining military operational capabilities and improving overall spectrum efficiency.

Business Wire
Jun 8th, 2026
Battelle's RavenStar radio wins DoW contract to demonstrate military spectrum sharing for commercial use

Battelle has secured a contract with the National Spectrum Consortium in partnership with the Department of War to demonstrate spectrum-sharing technology. The company's RavenStar Ultra-Wideband Massive MIMO Radio Unit will be deployed as part of the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration Programme. The project aims to validate whether military mid-band frequencies (3.1–3.45 GHz) can be safely shared with telecommunications providers and commercial organisations using dynamic spectrum sharing technologies. Battelle will collaborate with Kostas Research Institute at Northeastern University, ANDRO Computational Solutions, SMA-RTY and zTouch Networks. RavenStar's technology enables real-time frequency shifting and beam pattern adaptation to prevent interference. The initiative seeks to expand civilian wireless capacity whilst maintaining critical military operations, addressing growing demand for high-speed connectivity without compromising national security.

Associated Press
Jun 4th, 2026
Battelle hires Christopher Hill and Marcia Pincus to expand federal transportation expertise

Battelle has hired Christopher Hill and Marcia Pincus to strengthen its Surface Transportation Practice within the Infrastructure Safety and Security Division. The appointments aim to enhance the organisation's support for federal transportation priorities and innovation in transportation operations, safety and intelligent mobility. Hill brings extensive experience in systems engineering, transportation operations and intelligent transportation systems, with a track record in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Pincus has over 20 years of experience leading US Department of Transportation programmes, including research and development portfolios for connected and automated vehicles, roadway safety and digital infrastructure. The Surface Transportation Practice provides consulting, research, engineering and programme management solutions to government agencies, focusing on intelligent transportation systems, infrastructure safety, connectivity and autonomy, and data-driven decision-making.

ISS Source
May 20th, 2026
University, INL sign SUPER pact.

University, INL sign SUPER pact. Utah State University and Battelle Energy Alliance inked a memorandum of understanding for a Strategic Understanding for Premier Education and Research (SUPER) agreement, formalizing and expanding the university's collaboration with Battelle's parent organization, Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This agreement "strengthens joint efforts in energy, security technology, and research" and supports USU's role in the state's goal to double Utah's energy-generating capacity by 2035, which includes plans for a nuclear facility in northern Utah, according to the university. One part of the agreement will include research into services supporting nuclear power, such as nuclear material recycling, product separation, waste monitoring, radiation detection, energy storage systems, and environmental engineering and modeling. "The partnership through SUPER places Utah State at the forefront of discovery for meeting Utah's energy needs," said USU President Brad L. Mortensen. It will also include developing tools for the extraction and processing of critical minerals. There will also be research on automation, control, and cybersecurity of machinery and vehicles. "Idaho National Laboratory is pleased to enter into this agreement as it marks an important step forward in our partnership and creates new opportunities to expand the capacity, efficiency, and impact of critical research initiatives," said INL Deputy Lab Director Todd Combs. Additionally, "INL and USU will collaborate on research, host joint workshops and conferences, and establish a joint appointment program to enhance research and academic collaborations." USU President Brad Mortensen (left) and INL Deputy Lab Director Todd Combs sign a memorandum of understanding. Source: USU/Taylor Emerson INL currently has SUPER agreements with 13 universities, and USU is the third in Utah on the list, joining Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. According to the lab, the documents "establish a framework for INL and the respective institutions to formalize the parties' interest in developing and improving applied and advanced energy technologies and infrastructure" and is "less formal than a contract but more binding than a handshake."

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