Established in 1953, the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) is a Lebanese institution for studies, industrial research and scientific testing and analysis. IRI is a not-for-profit institution, declared of public utility by D/L n° 10059 dated
17 August 1955, linked to the Ministry of Industry by Law n° 642/1997, with administrative and financial autonomy.
IRI is the only accredited body in Lebanon.
IRI's 2008 Activity Report
IRI's latest publication featuring events,
activities, and figures for the year 2008
is now available.
Are you between the ages of 18-30? Do you have a project of innovation?
Apply now for the Season 2 of "Stars of Science" the first Panarab
TV contest on innovation. More >>
Technical Collaboration
Agreement between Lebanon
and Qatar
On January 6, 2009 Lebanon signed a collaboration agreement with Qatar
during an official visit to Doha. More >>
Accreditation Project: New accredited activities at IRI by
the German Institute, Deutscher Akkreditierungs Rat.
IRI & the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Lebanese Cleaner Production Center and the Regional Activity Center for Cleaner Production in Spain are organizing a Forum on:
Best Available Techniques:
Mechanisms to enhance the Green Competitiveness in Lebanon