Griffiss Institute Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Griffiss Institute is a nonprofit organization operating as a STEM talent and technology accelerator based in the Mohawk Valley region, with its home at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, New York. Since its founding in 2002, the institute has supported U.S. Department of Defense initiatives by connecting a network of academic, government, and industry partners to develop talent and advance technology, particularly in areas aligned with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate. Its work centers on bringing diverse teams together and offering development programs that aim to yield technical and economic impact for national security needs, while also expanding opportunities for local and international participants. In addition to its core accelerator activities, Griffiss Institute engages in events and programs that demonstrate and broaden access to STEM and defense-oriented innovation within its ecosystem. The organization is positioned within the nonprofit sector serving defense-related innovation and workforce development, with activities that span the United States and international collaborations.