Research and Development Topics
Research & Development (R&D) Activity
R&D Funding Received & Spent
Innovation & Production
R&D Facilities
R&D Funding by Government
Current Topics
Colleges and Universities
Location
Research and Development Highlights
Analysis
Federal R&D Obligations Increased 0.4% in FY 2022; Estimated to Decline in FY 2023
April 3, 2024
Data Highlights
This includes the Department of Energy (55.8%), Department of Defense (20.8%), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (10.3%), and Department of Health and Human Services (4.9%)
Businesses funded 38% of U.S. research in 2011, rising to 49% in 2021, while the federally funded share declined from 44% in 2011 to 34% in 2021