Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization founded in San Antonio in 1947. Since its founding it has grown into one of the largest independent R&D institutions in the United States, conducting multidisciplinary work in areas such as automotive engineering, aerospace, materials testing, and fuels research. SwRI's main campus in San Antonio has been a regional center for applied science and technology development for government and industry clients for decades.