Community Forum – How are you navigating fast-paced changes under the new Trump Administration?

A: How are you navigating fast-paced changes under the new Trump Administration?

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! 

As a U.S. manufacturer, we are navigating a rapidly changing policy landscape and want to better understand how R&D leaders like you are adapting to the shifts under the new administration. Your insights will help us identify key challenges and strategies for maintaining innovation momentum in this evolving environment.

Responses are below.

Community Responses

What impacts have there been on your organization thus far?

• Delayed decision making
• Collaborations and projects under federal programs.
• Travel and hiring freezes in certain locations

What impacts have you seen on your open innovation contacts, particularly universities, thus far?

• None
• Strongly negative impact on ability to commit for long-term strategic technology.
• None yet

Have you been impacted by cuts to federally funded research?

• No
• Pending
• Not yet