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 2022, scientists and engineers conducted $1.34 billion in research and development, addressing critical challenges and positively impacting Washington’s economic prosperity.

Check out the following fiscal year 2022 stats and read our economic impact report to learn more about PNNL’s economic ripple effect.

Total Economic Impact on Washington

Staff Members

>5,700

Staff Members

Annual Spending

$1.34B

Annual Spending

Total Payroll

$635M

Total Domestic Payroll

Total Jobs Generated

>7,500

Total Jobs Generated
in Washington

Patents Generated

50

Patents Granted

Companies with Roots

207

Companies with PNNL Roots, 11 in Washington Established in Last 10 Years

Invention Disclosures

272

Invention Disclosures

Total Economic Output

$1.93B

Total Economic Output

Licensing Revenue

$3.29M

Licensing Revenue

Total Construction Projects

 

Charitable Contributions

 

STEM Volunteers

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