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Community Forum – How does your organization evaluate and select external modeling and simulation providers?
November 6, 2026Survey responses say companies use multiple tools—off-the-shelf and customized—and often keep separate lists for different engagement types. Challenges include university data availability, timing, and operating methods.
The Edge of What’s Next: IRI’s Quarterly Trends Analyzer – October 2026
October 30, 2026The October 2026 edition of The Edge of What’s Next examines emerging trends shaping the strategic environment for innovation and R&D. This quarter, the report explores three key developments: Each trend looks beyond what is happening today to consider what it could mean for R&D organizations, from developing talent and preserving scientific expertise to navigating…
From Scientific Breakthrough to Scalable Magnet Manufacturing
October 30, 2026Presentation with Frank Johnson of Niron Magnetics October 2026 Winner of this year’s IRI Scientific Advancement Award, Niron Magnetics is redefining what is possible in permanent magnet technology by translating decades of materials science research into a scalable, rare-earth-free manufacturing process. In this webinar, Frank Johnson, CTO of Niron Magnetics, will discuss how the company’s…
From Discovery to Impact: Connecting Talent, Research, and Industry Through TeraOpenScience
October 23, 2026Presentation with TeraOpenScience October 2026 Join John Miller for an introduction to TeraOpenScience, a global innovation ecosystem that connects students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals to accelerate the commercialization of science and technology. Through open and private collaboration spaces, TeraOpenScience enables students to showcase their talents on a global stage, helps faculty build stronger industry…
Creating Stability in an Age of Constant Change
October 20, 2026Presentation with Mark Putnam of NewEdge October 2026 The Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) podcast features an in-depth conversation with Mark Putnam of NewEdge about creating stability amid rapid change. Mark explains how organizations can build enduring anchors—DNA, future inevitabilities, focused opportunities, and visible routines—to align teams, make disciplined decisions, and remain agile. The episode covers…
October 9, 2026
A: How is AI changing the way you solve problems and learn at work? Please find below the responses to this week’s IRI Community Forum Survey. Thank you to those who took the time to add their input! We are exploring how AI is affecting the way innovation and R&D professionals build expertise, address challenges…
Award Winning Insights – From “Know-It-All” to “Learn-It-All”: DuPont & Qnity’s Lean Innovation Culture Journey
October 9, 2026Presentation with DuPont & Qnity October 2026 The Innovation Research Interchange podcast episode explores how DuPont and Qnity developed and scaled a Lean Innovation framework to speed learning, bridge the gap between technical certainty and customer needs, and support better decision-making across R&D, commercial, and leadership teams. Speakers share how coaching, structured cohorts, and events…
Lessons Learned from a Dynamic Partnership: Revolutionizing Paint Shops with a “cold” Laser Curing Oven
October 2, 2026Presentation with PPG, IPG, & Whirlpool October 2026 This IRI podcast episode brings together winners of the Innovation Excellence Award—Whirlpool, PPG, and IPG Photonics—to discuss their collaboration on laser curing for powder coatings, including DOE support and a pilot line in Strongsville. They explain how selective laser heating dramatically speeds cure times, reduces natural gas…
Information session: Shaping Innovation Leaders 2027
September 30, 2026Join faculty from Kellogg and IRI for information on the week-long executive program designed to help experienced technical leaders develop business acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. The curriculum covers finance, marketing, strategy, law, negotiation, and networking, with interactive cases, simulations, and opportunities to build lasting professional connections.
Beyond Commodity AI: Verticalized Intelligence for Innovation
September 24, 2026Presentation with Steve Hafif & Marlene Valderrama September 2026 The IRI podcast episode features Steve Hafif, Co-Founder and CEO of Cypris.ai, and Marlene Valderrama, Principal IP Manager and Senior Technology Scout at Halliburton, discussing the evolution of enterprise AI from general-purpose tools toward verticalized intelligence built specifically for R&D, innovation, and technical decision-making. The conversation…
