Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)
Building on a legacy of breakthrough innovations
In 2023, the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) joined SRI, bringing together two iconic Silicon Valley research organizations to build, expand, and scale capabilities, and offer an even more diverse technology set for our government and commercial customers. With expertise across numerous areas, including developing solutions for a more sustainable world and creating a digital future for the workplace, the team focuses on basic research and real-world applications by creating and maturing breakthrough technologies. Contact us to learn more.
80+ Researchers across two labs
50+ Years of extraordinary innovations
50+Projects in 2023
“We deliver solutions across a wide range of technologies, especially as we grapple with global issues like climate and energy. We are a passionate group of scientists and engineers with a solid track record of innovation in creating new technologies and bringing them to the world for the benefit of humanity.”
Jan VandenbrandeSenior Vice President
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Real-world impact
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SRI and University of Houston receive $3.6M to develop a microreactor to convert carbon dioxide to methanol using renewable energy
By recycling carbon dioxide into methanol, this science supports U.S. climate goals and helps reduce greenhouse gases.
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PARC Forum: How innovation can save the living ocean
SRI, in collaboration with Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, hosted the Monterey Bay Aquarium to discuss ocean conservation.
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Building the next generation of electronics
SRI’s cleanroom offers clients the ability to develop new devices, build prototypes, work with experts, and run small-scale manufacturing.