Huntsville, Ala. – CFD Research has once again earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, marking the company’s sixth recognition in seven years. Ranked No. 3497 for 2026, CFD Research also moved up from its No. 3714 ranking in 2025, continuing a strong track record of sustained growth.
Founded in Huntsville in 1987, CFD Research has grown by developing advanced technologies and engineering solutions that address complex challenges for government and commercial customers. Today, the company’s technology portfolio spans hypersonics, artificial intelligence & machine learning, sensing, power & energy, electronics, health & human performance, and space.
“Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 for the sixth time in seven years is something our entire team can be proud of,” said Sameer Singhal, President & CEO of CFD Research. “Our growth is made possible by the dedication of our employee-owners, the trust of our customers, and our continued focus on solving challenging problems through technology. We’re grateful for how far we’ve come and excited about where we’re headed.”
The Inc. 5000 recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in America based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. CFD Research’s continued presence on the list reflects the company’s ability to grow while expanding its technical capabilities, customer relationships, and national presence.
As a 100% employee-owned company, CFD Research continues to invest in its people, technologies, and facilities while pursuing new opportunities to support increasingly complex programs and missions. The company’s rise to No. 3497 this year builds on that momentum and marks another milestone in CFD Research’s continued growth.
Complete results of the 2026 Inc. 5000 can be found here.
About CFD Research:
Founded in 1987, CFD Research is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and technology firm specializing in advanced capabilities across hypersonics, artificial intelligence & machine learning (AI/ML), sensing, power & energy, electronics, health & human performance, and space. The company develops and commercializes cutting-edge multi-physics simulation software, component and system technology prototypes, multidisciplinary analyses, and expert support services. This work has earned multiple national awards, along with recognition on the Inc. 5000 list six times in the past seven years. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with facilities in Dayton, OH, Hollywood, AL, and Fort Walton Beach, FL, CFD Research is CMMC Level 2 Enterprise Certified, ISO 9001:AS9100D registered, and CMMI Level II appraised for Services. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.
