ITRI, one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions, has been driving industrial innovation and supporting venture development since 1973. Working with industry, academic, and research partners worldwide, the Institute continues to broaden the impact of its R&D efforts.
Core R&D Areas:
Human-Machine Interaction & Services, Autonomous Mobile System, Smart Consumption & Logistics Services, Smart Medtech, Healthcare, Circular Economy, Green Energy System & Environment Technology, Low-Carbon Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Resource & Energy, Productivity, Semiconductor, Communications, Smart Sensing, AI & Cybersecurity
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DCB, established in 1984, is a nonprofit institute dedicated to advancing Taiwan’s biotech industry, located at the National Biotechnology Research Park. With nearly 400 professionals, DCB focuses on preclinical and translational research, supports new drug commercialization, and offers R&D, technology licensing, and contract services. Leveraging strong scientific capabilities and global collaborations, DCB strives to be the industry’s best partner and to enhance Taiwan’s international competitiveness.
Core R&D Areas:
Biologics, Small Molecule Drugs, Pharmacology & Drug Disposition, Nucleic Acid Drugs, Lipid-based Nanoparticles (LNP), Drug Formulation Development and Analysis
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ARTC focuses on forward-looking vehicle technologies such as autonomous driving. Backed by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, ARTC collaborates with European and US partners to establish a global cooperation network. It provides one-stop services spanning R&D, design, testing, and verification to bolster the global competitiveness of Taiwan’s automotive industry.
Core R&D Areas:
Intelligent Driving & Connected, Clean Energy & Mechatronics, Perception & Positioning
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MIRDC researches, develops, and promotes production and management technologies for metal and related application industries, with the goal of upgrading these domestic industries and strengthening their competitiveness in the global market.
Core R&D Areas:
Metal Materials & Fabricated Metal Products Industry, Medical Devices & Healthcare Industry, High-Value Equipment Industry, Green Energy Industry, High Value-Added Precision Micro-Manufacturing Industry
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FIRDI is Taiwan’s leading food research organization, focusing on innovative processing technologies, smart integration of food-processing equipment, and the preservation and application of diverse biological resources. FIRDI also hosts an international Biological Resource Center, making it one of the few institutions worldwide with strong capabilities in both food research and biological resource development.
Core R&D Areas:
Innovative food and advanced processing technologies, Sensory science and product design, Smart integration of processing equipment and supply chains, Biological resource preservation and microbial applications
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The Taiwan Textile Research Institute, established in 1959, advances materials, functional textiles, green processing, and smart manufacturing, providing integrated R&D, testing, consulting, and training. Its award-winning innovations drive sustainability and strengthen Taiwan’s leadership in the global textile supply chain.
Core R&D Areas:
Advanced & Sustainable Materials, Advanced & Functional Textiles, AI Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing
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SOIC supports the development of Taiwan’s maritime industry by applying its R&D achievements to marine engineering planning, ship and offshore platform design, technical services, and integrated knowledge solutions.
Core R&D Areas:
Ship Design and Supervision Services, Marine Engineering, Smart Ships, Net-Zero Ships, Offshore Wind Technology
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