The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is a nonprofit organization that helps Purdue University apply its research and academic strengths—especially in engineering, agriculture, science, and technology—to real-world problems. PARI focuses on improving national security, global development, and infrastructure, and speeding up the development of important new technologies. By providing skilled teams, modern facilities, and strong support systems, PARI helps turn Purdue’s research into practical solutions and services. These benefit government, businesses, nonprofits, and other partners. PARI also supports the development and launch of new ideas and technologies by building prototypes, running pilot programs, and helping create startups.