ARI

ARI was established through a $16.2M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of a larger $42M grant for regional organizations to enhance economic prosperity, collaboration and growth across Southwest Central Indiana. ARI was launched in 2017 and became ARI one year later... ARI - the Applied Research Institute, Inc. - works with academia, industry and government to create a hub of national security innovation that helps solve critical defense priorities. We are building an ecosystem of economic growth that is speeding new investment and advancing partnerships, jobs and the talent pool in Indiana. The Governor, major university presidents and CEOs serve on our board.

Primary location: Bloomington United States