The SwRI IR&D Program exists to broaden the Institute's technology base and to encourage staff professional growth.
Internal funding of research enables the Institute to advance knowledge, increase its technical capabilities, and expand its reputation as a leader in science and technology. The program also allows Institute engineers and scientists to continually grow in their technical fields by providing freedom to explore innovative and unproven concepts without contractual restrictions and expectations.
Automotive & Transportation 
Biomedical & Health 
Chemistry & Materials 
Defense & Security 
Earth & Space 
Electronics & Automation 
Energy & Environment 
Manufacturing & Construction