What We Provide

  • What We Are | What We Provide

    A complete innovation eco-system, the Tri-Cities Research District serves to catalyze technology innovation. The District’s vision, physical structure and services are designed and aligned for one mission: assist pioneers in advanced technologies to research, develop and implement commercial applications of new products and processes.

    Who do we serve? World class researchers and global businesses focused on today’s – and tomorrow’s – problems and opportunities. The Research District is the confluence of dedication, passion, ideas, technologies, resources and partners coming together to accelerate the creation of real solutions to market challenges.

    Your experience with the Tri-Cities Research District will engage many elements for your company’s benefit

    • the mindset to collaborate in creation of new technologies for global solutions
    • a 50-year track-record of breakthrough innovation
    • a cache of intellectual capital – people as well as patented intellectual property
    • a workforce of technical, scientific and professional talent at the national laboratory and two universities, and the next generation of young professionals – our university students
    • an infrastructure of laboratories, demonstration spaces, utilities, suppliers
    • access to customers, partners, capital, government, international markets
    • a regional community committed to expanding Washington state’s capacity to innovate, collaborate and accelerate commercialization of emerging technologies.

    An integrated “place” to advance your ideas and your business.   What’s next, starts here.