Riverside Research Relocates to University of Illinois Research Park
Moving from its long-term Fox Drive site, national security nonprofit Riverside Research has opened a new office at the University of Illinois Research Park. The expansion places the firm directly within the university’s innovation hub, aiming to strengthen academic partnerships and tap into the campus’s specialized engineering talent pool.
The new 2,800-square-foot facility at 2021 S. 1st Street accommodates ten employees, shifting operations from a space the company occupied since 2010. This transition is backed by an $80,000 renovation and a commitment of more than $250,000 over the three-year lease term. By situating itself on the Urbana-Champaign campus, the organization seeks closer proximity to students and researchers in physics, computer science, and electrical engineering.
Operations at the new site focus on the company’s DC to Daylight computational electromagnetics competency. The location will serve to drive independent research and development in radar systems, software development, and physics-based modeling, directly supporting the Department of War. According to Mary Barefoot, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, the move offers unparalleled access to a thriving research ecosystem that aligns with the nonprofit's mission-driven work.
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