Binghamton University

What Binghamton University does

Binghamton University is an R1 public research university in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, founded in 1955 and formally named in 1967. It serves over 18,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing-education programs, with a 10,000+ employee base. The main campus sits in Vestal, New York, and the institution operates additional sites in Binghamton and Johnson City — including the University Downtown Center, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Innovative Technologies Complex. The university offers interdisciplinary academic programs across the School of Computing, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, arts and sciences, business, and community and public affairs, with over 50 education-abroad programs. Strategic positioning rests on R1 research activity, brand recognition as "the best public university in the Northeast," digital-accessibility leadership (top 1% of WebAIM Million with zero detectable errors), and a $1.79 billion annual economic impact on New York State.

Research operations span quantum computing, artificial intelligence, energy storage and battery technology, semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare and biomedical engineering, advanced robotics, and pharmaceutical sciences. Specific technical assets include an AI-powered robotic guide dog using GPT-4, the My Music My Choice (MMMC) audio anti-cloning system, the Optimal Quantum Measurement Decoding (OQMD) quantum classifier, the Embedding Disruptiveness Measure (EDM) bibliometric ML tool, antibody-drug-conjugate research, mRNA cancer vaccine targeting, and battery health/degradation analytics. In 2026, Binghamton consolidated these capabilities by establishing the Center for AI Responsibility and Research ($55M commitment) and entering Phase 2 of the NSF Energy Storage Engine ($45M, potential $160M over 10 years), alongside additional federal awards from DOE ($5M CiFER), NIH ($2.75M MIRA), USDA ($2.5M), EPA ($255K), and the Departments of Education ($9.3M) and U.S. Senators ($1M).

Revenue is generated through four principal streams: tuition and fees (in-state and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate enrollment within the SUNY system); federal and state research grants and contracts; workforce development and continuing-education programs (including the $8/class Lyceum program serving ~400 community members and dedicated semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training with Micron and Menlo Micro); and alumni giving and philanthropy (notably the Tom Secunda $30M gift that anchors the AI center). Distribution is hybrid: on-campus programs at the Vestal main campus and satellite locations; exclusively online graduate programs in the School of Computing; and regional community outreach including K-12 field trips, the Community Archaeology Program, and Lyceum continuing education. Operations also include student services such as the SafeBing mobile safety app and a NCTA-certified University Testing Center; ancillary services are managed in partnership with Chartwells Higher Education under a new ten-year dining contract beginning June 2026.

Name

Binghamton University

Legal name

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY)

Website

https://binghamton.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Binghamton University is an R1 public research university in New York's SUNY system, serving over 18,000 students across multiple schools while leading nationally funded research in AI, energy storage, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biomedical engineering.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public research university
• Undergraduate admissions
• Graduate programs
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including in-state and out-of-state students. Part of the SUNY system.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding for research activities including NSF Energy Storage Engine ($45M Phase 2), NIH grants ($2.75M antibody-drug-conjugate grant), DOE funding ($5M energy storage project), and other sponsored research
3. Workforce Development Programs: Training programs funded by grants including semiconductor fabrication training ($1M from U.S. Senators), battery technology workforce training through NSF Energy Storage Engine
4. Alumni Giving and Philanthropy: Major gifts including $30M from alumnus Tom Secunda for Center for AI Responsibility and Research, with $25M matching from New York State

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Binghamton University delivers undergraduate and graduate academic instruction across multiple schools (School of Computing, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Community and Public Affairs) plus online master's degrees and a community continuing-education program called the Lyceum. It bundles this teaching with research programs in AI, quantum computing, energy storage, semiconductors, and healthcare, supported by state appropriations and federal grants, and supplements the student experience with campus services such as the SafeBing safety app and the University Testing Center.

Product overview

Binghamton University is a public research university offering undergraduate and graduate academic programs across multiple schools. The institution operates as a platform providing diverse educational services, student support systems (SafeBing safety app, University Testing Center), and research initiatives. Key research products include AI-powered assistive technologies (robotic guide dog system, My Music My Choice audio protection), quantum computing research (OQMD), energy storage systems, and biomedical research. The university launched the Center for AI Responsibility and Research in 2026 and offers new online master's programs through its School of Computing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeBing: Official mobile safety app for the Binghamton University campus community, providing real-time emergency alerts, blue light phone features, friend walk, and safety resources.
• ChargeUp Accelerator
• Center for AI Responsibility and Research
• NSF Energy Storage Engine

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programs Degree-bearing undergraduate, graduate, and education-abroad programs delivered across multiple schools at Binghamton University, including the School of Computing, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Community and Public Affairs. Target audience: prospective undergraduate and graduate students seeking a public R1 research university education.
• Online Master's Degree Programs (School of Computing) New exclusively online master's degree programs launched by Binghamton's School of Computing under director Kuang-Ching Wang, with online session 1 and session 2 beginning throughout the year. Audience: working professionals and remote learners seeking graduate credentials in computing.
• Lyceum Continuing Education Program Non-degree community education program offering approximately 120 classes per three-semester period at $8 per class, serving approximately 400 members of the community ages 8 to 80. Audience: local community members and lifelong learners seeking personal enrichment.
• SafeBing Mobile Safety App Official mobile safety app for the Binghamton University campus community, providing real-time emergency alerts, 911 and police contact, Friend Walk GPS tracking, medical and mental health resources, and anonymous tip reporting. Audience: Binghamton University students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• University Testing Center Services Testing center providing secure exam administration for Binghamton courses, accommodations for students with disabilities, external exam proctoring, and calculus placement exams, with exam scheduling via RegisterBlast integrated with Brightspace LMS. Adheres to National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83.33% accuracy in quantum classification using OQMD technique with zero CNOT gates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Broome CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Broome County is positioning itself as a hub for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing, leveraging workforce training partnerships with Binghamton University and advanced packaging expertise.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Cornell University is a core partner in the NSF Energy Storage Engine led by Binghamton University. As part of NSF's Regional Innovation Engines program, Cornell collaborates on next-generation battery research, AI integration, and workforce development across upstate New York's battery technology ecosystem.
• ElectrovayacoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026Electrovaya joined the DOE-funded consortium led by Binghamton University, contributing its Infinity Battery Technology for the 1.2 MWh energy storage system demonstration at the Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems.
• LiiONcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026LiiON is a project partner in the DOE-funded energy storage system, collaborating on battery technology integration for data center applications.
• Eaton CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026Eaton is part of the project consortium bringing expertise in power systems and grid integration for the energy storage demonstration project.
• Pacific Northwest National LaboratorycoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026PNNL is a research partner in the DOE CiFER project, contributing expertise in grid integration and energy storage solutions.
• Koffman Southern Tier IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Koffman Southern Tier Incubator partners with New Energy New York at Binghamton University for the ChargeUp Accelerator program supporting battery and energy storage startups.
• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026RIT is a key partner in the NSF Energy Storage Engine initiative, collaborating on next-generation battery systems with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and AI integration. RIT will open an advanced battery safety testing facility as part of the program.
• Syracuse UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Syracuse University is among the academic partners in the NSF Energy Storage Engine, contributing to the regional battery technology innovation ecosystem in upstate New York.
• Nirma University (India)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Binghamton faculty visited Nirma University in Ahmedabad to expand pharmacy education partnerships, funded by the Lois B. DeFleur International Innovation Fund.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (India)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Partnership with MAHE in Manipal for pharmacy education collaboration including pharmacovigilance research, funded by Lois B. DeFleur International Innovation Fund.
• Empire AI ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2026Empire AI is a statewide initiative providing $25 million in state funding matched with Tom Secunda's $30 million gift to establish the Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton.
• Alfred UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Alfred University received NSF grant as part of the Energy Storage Engine workforce training program, teaching students to predict battery health using machine learning.
• SUNY Broome Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025SUNY Broome partners with Binghamton University and the Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology for AI, robotics, and automation training for small and mid-size manufacturers.
• Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AMT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025AMT received over $200,000 in funding to assist manufacturers adopt AI, robotics, and automation in partnership with Binghamton University and SUNY Broome.
• MicroncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2024Micron is investing in local manufacturing hubs in the Southern Tier region, with workforce training partnerships at Binghamton University supporting the growing semiconductor industry.
• Menlo MicrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2024Menlo Micro is investing in local manufacturing hubs in the Southern Tier, with workforce training initiatives at Binghamton University supporting the semiconductor ecosystem.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• University of Rochester: University of Rochester is a private R1 research university in upstate New York with notable strengths in optics, biomedical research, and engineering. Competes with Binghamton for graduate students and federal grants in STEM and health sciences.
• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT): RIT is a private research university in upstate New York with strong STEM, computing, and engineering programs. Direct competitor for STEM students and faculty, and a Binghamton partner in the NSF Energy Storage Engine (advanced battery safety testing).
• University at Buffalo (SUNY): University at Buffalo is the largest SUNY campus and a public R1 research university offering comparable interdisciplinary programs. Direct competitor for SUNY students, research funding, and faculty recruitment, particularly in engineering and biomedical sciences.
• Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private R1 research university in upstate New York. It is a Binghamton partner in the NSF Energy Storage Engine and a direct competitor for Northeast students, faculty, and research funding across STEM and professional programs.
• SUNY Stony Brook University: Stony Brook is a SUNY-system public R1 research university on Long Island, comparable in mission and scale to Binghamton. Both compete for SUNY funding, in-state students, and federal research grants, with Stony Brook's medical school adding parallel healthcare research capabilities.
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI): RPI is a private R1 research university in Troy, NY, with a STEM and engineering focus that closely parallels Binghamton's research strengths in AI, energy, and computing. Direct competitor for STEM graduate students and federal research funding.

Regional players

• SUNY Broome Community College: SUNY Broome is a public community college in Binghamton that partners with Binghamton University on AI, robotics, and automation training. Serves as a feeder program for Binghamton undergraduate transfers in STEM and manufacturing fields.
• Alfred University: Alfred University is a small private university in western New York with strength in materials science and engineering. NSF Energy Storage Engine workforce partner with Binghamton for battery health prediction training using machine learning.

Broad incumbents

• Cornell University: Cornell University is a private Ivy League R1 research university also located in upstate New York. It is a direct competitor for faculty, students, and research grants across STEM and AI, and is simultaneously a Binghamton partner in the NSF Energy Storage Engine.

Emerging players

• University of Virginia: University of Virginia is a public R1 research university that co-developed the Embedding Disruptiveness Measure (EDM) tool with Binghamton for analyzing scientific disruptiveness. Comparable as a public research university with strong interdisciplinary and data science programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BinghamtonUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/BinghamtonU
• Instagraminstagram.com/binghamtonu
• TikToktiktok.com/@binghamtonu
• Xx.com/binghamtonu

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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