Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SRI) is an independent, self sustaining, not-for-profit multidisciplinary contract research institute conducting research and development in the areas of special significance to industry, government agencies and other organizations. SRI is committed to develop, innovate, analyse and apply technology for products and processes.SRI also brings its innovations to the marketplace by licensing its technologies and helps in establishing production units for the interested clients.SRI founded in 1947 by an illustrious founder Lala Shriram, started functioning in 1950. Lala Shriram believed that if India was to catch up with the rest of the world, it was necessary to understand existing technology and innovate it through research.SRI{s strengths have been its staff , a knowledgeable, expert and experienced Governing Board and an innovative management.SRI is operational from Delhi and Bangalore.SRI{s thrust areas are Materials Science, Analytical Science, Life Science, Irradiation of Medical and Surgical products and Quality Assurance.Recent thrust areas in material science includes Blood bags, Cactus Latex based products, Biomaterials, Materials for Aero Space Applications, Polymers for Electronics, Hightech Adhesives, Polymers, Composites, Specialty Chemicals, Renewable resources, Radiation based Technologies, Herbal Products, Waste Utilization, Technical Consultancy etc.