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Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) is a membership-based non-profit organization serving as a peer community for innovation and R&D leaders from manufacturing companies, federally funded laboratories, universities, and research-driven institutions worldwide.
Established in 1938 and operating as a division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) since 2022, IRI provides a neutral, non-competitive forum for members to exchange best practices, develop professional capabilities, and advance innovation management frameworks. It has contributed to widely adopted models such as open innovation, the front end of innovation, and stage-gate processes.
Core activities encompass organizing events and summits, delivering professional development programs like Shaping Innovation Leaders, conducting research and benchmarks, and publishing resources including the journal Research-Technology Management. IRI also administers the annual Innovation Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in categories such as open innovation, sustainability, innovative culture, and scientific advancement.
With a focus on key growth drivers including innovation pipelines, workforce readiness, AI integration, sustainability, and uncertainty management, IRI supports its global network in accelerating value creation and organizational growth. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, it emphasizes collaborative learning among practitioners to shape contemporary innovation practices.
Also known as Industrial Research Institute.
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Developed a laser curing platform to replace thermal ovens in powder coating lines, cutting energy use and increasing line speed while working with conventional and laser‑activated powders.
