From its Columbus headquarters, Battelle applies science, technology and engineering to solve difficult problems for government and industry rather than making a conventional product line. Founded in 1929, the independent nonprofit combines advanced research with practical development across fields such as materials, biology and chemistry, and manages eight national laboratories. Its mission also directs profits toward STEM education, reaching about 1.4 million students annually.
entrotech, incEntrotech, inc. is a Columbus-founded company built around intellectual freedom, where scientists and engineers pursue problems without an off-the-shelf product catalog. The company develops original material-based solutions for clients, taking ideas from research into manufacturing while its team draws heavily from Ohio State’s chemical and biomedical engineering community.COLUMBUS, OH
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryFounded in 1942 as a wartime research effort, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center known for turning difficult national challenges into working technology. From its Laurel campus, APL serves government sponsors through independent research and practical technical expertise, with a particular role in strengthening national security and advancing space exploration.LAUREL, MD
Science and Technology CorporationFounded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation is a 300-plus-employee scientific and engineering company known for supporting demanding government missions. Its work serves agencies such as NASA and NOAA, with a particular focus on aerospace and environmental research. STC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has earned a CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 2 appraisal.COLUMBIA, MD
QS Advanced Materials IncQS Advanced Materials Inc. was founded by highly educated science and engineering professionals with laboratory, industrial, and environmental experience. Based in Troy, the company supports research institutions and advanced industries with specialized inorganic materials, offering technical guidance and custom solutions rather than simply filling product orders. Its team also draws on more than 20 years of sales and customer-service experience.SYRACUSE, NY