Griffiss Institute

Griffiss Institute is a nonprofit talent and technology accelerator established in 2002. Positioned as a STEM Talent + Technology Accelerator, their slogan "A STEM Talent + Technology Accelerator. We elevate TALENT. We empower INNOVATION. We enable EXPERIENCE." encapsulates their mission. With its headquarters in the United States, the institute operates as a key partner for the United States Department of Defense and collaborates with an international network comprising academic, government, and industry partners. The most recent investment of $3.00M came in the form of a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on 19 September 2023. The institute is dedicated to empowering diverse teams through talent and technology development programs, focusing on technical and economic impact, and is situated at the Innovare Advancement Center in New York’s Mohawk Valley, serving the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate. Aiming to address complex national challenges, the institute takes pride in converging teams and technologies to drive innovation and advancement.