LLF seeks to engage, cultivate, and inspire individuals and organizations to help us pursue breakthrough medical cures, promote clean energy solutions, encourage industry-creating advances in technology, enable future generations to pursue STEM careers, and more. LLF’s work can impact these areas of national and global importance while also advancing science, technology, and engineering capabilities in areas of profound importance to LLNL’s missions. The Foundation adds unique value by enabling new types of funding, partnerships and programs that amplify the impact of LLNL’s cutting-edge research for the greater good.

We selected our strategic focus areas based on a number of considerations. Most notably, they represent compelling research areas – aligned with LLNL’s science and technology priorities and goals – that offer the greatest promise of leveraging the Lab’s unique expertise and resources for broad public benefit. Other critical factors include the engagement of Lab champions and mentors, anticipated support from academic and philanthropic partners, and the continued dedication of LLF’s community of Board members, staff, volunteers, and donors.