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Global Innovation Fund (GIF) and Global Innovation Labs (GIL) are the external venture fund and global initiatives of SRI International, formerly known as Stanford Research Institute, launching in 2026. As the birthplace of the first computer mouse, LCD technology, VPN (virtual private network), Samsung’s Bixby, and ESPN’s first-down line for NCAA/NFL, SRI has a rich legacy of pioneering innovations. Its portfolio has produced transformative companies and exits including Siri (acquired by Apple), Intuitive Surgical(NASDAQ: ISRG), Nuance (IPO; acquired by Microsoft), FICO (NYSE: FICO), Verb Surgical (acquired by Johnson & Johnson), Tempo(acquired by Salesforce), Drishti (acquired by Apple), Scotty (acquired by DoorDash), Artificial Muscle (acquired by Bayer) and Princeton Lightwave (acquired by Ford) to name a few. GIF and GIL continue this tradition—building and scaling the next generation of global deep-tech leaders.

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