Economic Impact

PNNL: where impact
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PNNL's Ripple Effect Across Washington

Public investments in science and technology have a ripple effect across our economy at the state, regional, and national level. In fiscal year 2024, scientists and engineers conducted $1.64 billion in research and development, addressing critical challenges and positively impacting Washington’s economic prosperity.

View PNNL’s archives and read prior economic impact reports to learn more about PNNL’s economic ripple effect.

Total Economic Impact on Washington

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>6,437

Staff Members

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$1.64B

Annual Spending

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$874M

Total Domestic Payroll

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>8,000

Total Jobs Generated
in Washington

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59

Patents Granted

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211

Companies with PNNL Roots, 8 in Washington Established in Last 10 Years

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319

Invention Disclosures

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$2.29B

Total Economic Output

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$2.34M

Licensing Revenue

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126

Construction Projects Supported in Fiscal Year 2024

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$41.6M

Washington-based Subcontractor Reimbursements

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$704K

Cash Contributions to Philanthropic and Civic Organizations, Including $519K in Corporate Support by Battelle

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230,000

Hours Volunteered by Staff at PNNL Over the Past 10 Years