Southwest Research & Technology Center

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a premier independent, nonprofit R&D organization that provides extensive contract services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Based in San Antonio, Texas, SwRI specializes in drug formulation, medicinal chemistry, and advanced drug delivery technologies, with a world-class reputation in microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation. The institute supports clients through the entire drug development lifecycle, from initial discovery and lead optimization to CGMP manufacturing for clinical trials. SwRI also conducts significant government-funded research, particularly in developing medical countermeasures for chemical and biological threats. Their multidisciplinary approach combines expertise in chemistry, biology, and engineering to solve complex challenges in human health.