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.
Who We Are Engaged With

Industry
Connecting large, small and non-traditional businesses – and nonprofits – to new projects and opportunities.

Academia
Collaborating with top researchers, labs and operational assets to ensure successful projects.
What We Are Working On
Latest News
Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC)
by Brett Hamilton I recently met with Janam Sanghavi, Systems Engineer for the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), in a reimagined former warehouse near the center of Indianapolis. I wanted to learn more about the cars, and in particular, the Microelectronics utilized in...
ARI Secures Award with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
The Company Will Help Launch a New DARPA Program Designed to Expand the Nation’s National Security Innovation Ecosystem Indianapolis, IN (April 19, 2023) – The Applied Research Institute (ARI) has won a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) award from the Defense...
IEDC Continues 5E Focus, Forms New Partnership with Applied Research Institute
IEDC’s Dave Roberts to join as CEO; new members added to board of directors