Risks are Rising.
We Help You Rise to Meet Them.
BRITE Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to improving the science and practice of risk management. We support individuals and organizations working in critical fields such as healthcare, national security, biosecurity, and more.
Risks in the World are Rising. Are our capabilities falling behind?
Today's threats are accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Our security is threatened from all fronts, from global instability, war, pandemics, healthcare access, and economic stability.
Organizations critical to our security frequently have poor risk managment and all short in the face of ever-greater dangers.
We need new strategies to protect what matters most: our lives, well-being, and futures.
BRITE Institute: Giving You the Tools to Better Manage Risk
Risk management is a fundamental process necessary to successfully navigating an uncertain future. Our mission at BRITE Institute is to give people and organizations the knowledge and tools to better manage risk in your own field.
From techniques for predicting risks and calculating probabilities to tools for managing risk in complex systems, BRITE Institute exists to help people make smarter, safer decisions when the stakes are high.
We use the the ibex, a majestic animal able to navigate the steepest and most dangerous cliffs with the greatest ease, to visulize this mission.
We Need BRITE Institute Now
In the USA, well over 245,000 people die each year each due to preventable error in the healthcare field alone.
The proportion of the world affected by conflict has increased by 65% over the past 3 years.
The risk of a new worldwide pandemic rises every year, with an approximately 52% chance of a COVID-19 scale or GREATER pandemic in the next 25 years.
How we Do It: Our Work
Research
We conduct scientific research to determine best practice.
Educate
We teach decision makers and those in critical industries how to better manage risk.
Develop
We build tools and technologies to improve risk managment and remove barriers to effective managment.
Act for a Secure Future
Critical Sectors we Support
Complex Human Systems
Risk management in human systems is often fragmented or reactive, with overreliance on intuition and limited tools for addressing complexity or cognitive bias.Improving risk management is critical for high-stakes decision-making across fields where human behavior and system design intersect — from aviation to infrastructure — to prevent cascading failures and hidden vulnerabilities.
Healthcare
Despite decades of safety efforts, over 200,000 people in the U.S. die each year from preventable medical errors — often due to system-level failures in identifying and addressing risk. Stronger risk management in healthcare can save lives, reduce costs, and improve trust in critical care systems.
National Security
Risk assessment in national security often suffers from inadequate probabilistic reasoning, siloed intelligence, and failures to anticipate emerging threats — mistakes that cost hundreds of thousands of lives and billions of dollars. Robust, forward-looking risk management is essential to protect national interests in an increasingly complex and volatile world.
Biosecurity and Pandemic Prevention
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed deep failures in how the world anticipates and mitigates biological threats. With new risks emerging from synthetic biology and global mobility, effective risk management could mean the difference between rapid containment and global catastrophe.
A Team of World-Renowened Experts
We are a team of the world’s leading experts in risk management — engineers, scientists, strategists, and innovators who’ve worked on everything from pandemics to plane crashes. When lives are on the line, we know what to do.
Every Dollar Makes Our Future Safer
Tragic events like the Boeing crashes, 9/11, October 7th, and COVID-19 highlight the devastating impact of poor risk management. With new technological advances like AI presenting both risks and opportunities,managing risk has never been more critical.
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Ways to giveCurrent Projects
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This project investigates how hierarchical structures suppress critical risk information—and designs new organizational models to ensure early warnings are heard and acted upon.
Generative artificial intelligence is shaping how people search for information and made decisions, including many decisions about risk. How can we safely and effectively utilize AI to help us assess these risks?
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does BRITE Institute do?
BRITE Institute is a research and development nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science of risk. We conduct both basic and applied research. We also develop tools and technologies to improve risk management.
Is BRITE Institute a 501(c)(3) organization?
Yes, BRITE Institute is proud to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations to BRITE Institute are tax deductible.
What kind of research does BRITE Institute do?
Our research includes basic studies for understanding complex system risks and applied studies for developing effective risk management technologies.
Why should we trust BRITE Institute?
As a public charity, we believe we need to go above and beyond to earn and keep your trust. We have adopted a four pillar framework which goes far above and beyond what is required by law. Our four pillars of integrity are: independent audits, transparency, expert oversight, and compliance These pillars guide our operations and are central to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and effectiveness in our work. You can read more about our governance here.
How can I donate to BRITE Institute?
Donations are vital to our mission and operations. To support us financially, you can visit our website's donation page. Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and we take our responsibility to spend funds wisely seriously!
Is there a way I can support BRITE Institute if I cannot afford to make a donation?
There are many ways to support the BRITE Institute including volunteering, supporting our social media, and more. Visit our support page to learn more!
How can I contact BRITE Institute?
We welcome your queries and interest. You can reach out to us via email at info@briteinstitute.org or through our website's contact page.
Where are you located?
BRITE Institute's headquarters is in Arizona, but we are a remote team with team members across the USA and the world. You can find more detailed information about our operations here and state specific donation disclosures here.