National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg · Founded 1901
About National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was founded in 1901 and is now part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. Congress established the agency to remove a major challenge to U.S. industrial competitiveness at the time’a second-rate measurement infrastructure that lagged behind the capabilities of the United Kingdom, Germany, and other economic rivals.
Company Facts
- Founded: 1901
- Operating status: Operating
- IPO status: Private
- Employees: 1,001 – 5,000
- Estimated revenue: $500K – $1M
- Last round: Grant (Jan 2023)
- Website: nist.gov
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