The mission of the Institute for Software Research (ISR) is to:
Advance software and information technology through research partnerships.
ISR is dedicated to:
- fostering innovative basic and applied research in software and information technologies;
- working with established companies, start-ups, government agencies, and standards bodies to develop and transition the technologies to widespread and practical application;
- educating the next generation of software researchers and practitioners in advanced software technologies; and
- supporting the public service mission of the University of California in developing the economic basis of the State of California.