Industrial Research Institute

[2][3] IRI's original membership consisted of fourteen companies; the organization's first president was Maurice Holland, then director of DEIR.

[4] On April 17, 1945, IRI separated from the National Research Council and formed a nonprofit, 501(c)(6) organization, incorporated in the State of New York.

Federal laboratories involved in technological innovation, research, design, or technical support of products and services may also join as Associate Members.

It publishes peer-reviewed articles covering the full spectrum of technological innovation, from R&D through product development to commercialization.

IRI also issues weekly e-newsletters, press releases and other marketing materials on important events, and occasional white papers on a variety of topics.