Riverside Research is a U.S.-based national security nonprofit founded in 1967. The organization advances scientific research to support the U.S. government, operating with an independent, science-led structure rather than a profit-driven model. Its work spans a range of technical domains including machine learning, radar systems, THz imaging, trusted and secure systems, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, Type 1 virtualization, and software engineering.
As a nonprofit, Riverside Research reinvests in its research and workforce. The organization emphasizes an open innovation model and cross-disciplinary collaboration, working closely with government mission partners. Its stated values include integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.