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Riverside Research
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Not-for-profit defense-focused scientific research
Riverside Research
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Not-for-profit defense-focused scientific research
Overview
Riverside Research is a not-for-profit scientific research organization that supports the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. It conducts independent research and development across Centers of Excellence such as Biomedical Engineering, Cyber, Electromagnetic Sciences, and ISR, using modeling, simulation, assessment, and program management to produce mission-focused analyses and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through independent, objective, defense- and IC-aligned work without commercial product pressure, spanning multiple technical domains rather than a single product line. Its goal is to advance national security by delivering rigorous research and trusted technical solutions for defense and intelligence needs.
About Riverside Research
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
Defense
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$8.7M
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Founded
1967
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Plexus partnership speeds secure hardware prototyping and manufacturing.
- Raveneye supports Army operations through commercial infrastructure in denied environments.
- Cog Systems acquisition strengthens secure virtualization for mobile and IoT devices.
What critics are saying
- Heavy dependence on DoD and Intelligence Community programs concentrates revenue risk.
- Hardware partnerships face certification delays and manufacturing overruns.
- Space and AI programs depend on third-party data and rapid technical obsolescence.
What makes Riverside Research unique
- Independent nonprofit serving U.S. defense and intelligence missions.
- Deep technical centers span cyber, radar, ISR, and secure systems.
- Combines IRAD with mission support and engineering for government customers.
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Funding
Total Funding
$8.7M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision plan
403(b) Retirement Plan
Non-contributory Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Plan
Long-term Care Plan
Generous PTO
Parental Leave
Military Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Identity Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Short & long-term Disability
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↓ -6%2 year growth
↓ -6%Riverside Research, an independent nonprofit focused on national security, has appointed Ralph Semmel to its board of trustees.
Riverside Research welcomes Dr. Kimberly Sablon as Chief Technology Officer.
Riverside Research, a national security nonprofit, has acquired Cog Systems, a leader in secure virtualization and cryptographic solutions for mobile and IoT devices. This acquisition enhances Riverside's cybersecurity capabilities, integrating Cog's secure hardware with Riverside's cyber resilience and AI-driven solutions. The collaboration aims to develop next-gen secure systems for national security, offering defense-grade platforms to mitigate emerging threats in mobile and IoT environments.
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Riverside Research, a national security nonprofit, has acquired Cog Systems, a leader in secure virtualization and cryptographic solutions for mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
NorthStar Earth & Space Systems is collaborating with Riverside Research to enhance U.S. space situational awareness capabilities under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Space-WATCH program.
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About Riverside Research
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
Defense
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$8.7M
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Founded
1967
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