Tomas de la Rubia

US Civilian Research & Development Foundation promotes international scientific and technical collaboration through grants, technical resources, and training. It designs and manages international research funding programs and supports emerging science and technology infrastructure. The firm specializes in bringing isolated scientific communities into the global scientific mainstream. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc. (SURA) operates as an association of colleges and universities. It is the consortium of universities and colleges in the southern and eastern United States. It sponsors research projects in engineering, biology, physical and natural sciences. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.