SIPRI is an independent international institute based in Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament. Established in 1966, it provides data, analysis, and recommendations to policymakers, researchers, media, and the public. Funded partly by an annual grant from the Swedish Government and seeking financial support from other organizations, SIPRI's structure comprises a Governing Board, Director, Deputy Director, Research Staff Collegium, and support staff, totaling around 50–100 people, all international. Situated in Stockholm, SIPRI serves as a unique platform for researchers from various countries, fostering close cooperation and hosting guest researchers and interns working on relevant research programmes.
The institute collaborates closely with intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union and regularly receives parliamentary, scientific, and government delegations, as well as visiting researchers.
SIPRI operates in the Analytics industry and, with its long-standing reputation and international presence, possesses the potential to attract diverse investors, contributing to its continued growth and impact in the crucial field of global security research.