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International Innovation and R&D Collaboration Program
The International Innovation and R&D Collaboration Program promulgated by DoIT has been serving as the platform for bi-lateral and multilateral collaboration between companies in Taiwan and those from the European Commission, Germany, Spain, Israel, the Czech Republic, the UK and Canada. Such collaborations specifically target the development of emerging technologies.
When both parties pass the review, subsidies will be granted; each country's government subsidizes its own companies.
Application Timeline: From Nov. 6, 2024 to May 12, 2025.
Project Duration: 1~3 years.
Contact Information: Mr. Chen, (+886)-3-5914979, mario.chen@itri.org.tw
EU programs (e.g., Horizon Europe) and EUREKA Clusters
Application Timeline: Applications are accepted throughout 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Project Duration: The project duration is limited to the implementation period of the EU program or EUREKA Clusters in which the applying enterprise participates.
More information: Horizon Europe, EUREKA Clusters
Contact Information: Ms. Guo, (+886)-3-5918540, nicoleguo@itri.org.tw
Taiwan-EU EUREKA Globalstars
Application Timeline: From Apr. 1, 2025, to Aug. 29, 2024. (Participating countries include Taiwan, Poland, the Netherlands, Finland, Lithuania, and Belgium)
Sectors of focus: High Tech, Sustainability.
Project Duration: Maximum 3 years.
More information: EUREKA Globalstars
Contact Information: Ms. Guo, (+886)-3-5918540, nicoleguo@itri.org.tw
Application Timeline: Batch Submission and Review.
- First Call for Proposals: Dec. 24, 2024, to Feb. 18, 2025.
- Second Call for Proposals: Feb. 19, 2025, to Jul. 3, 2025.
Project Duration: Maximum 3 years.
More information: Israel Innovation Authority
Contact Information: Ms. Hu, (+886)-3-5913425, XiaoHu@itri.org.tw
Application Timeline: From Mar. 3, 2025 to Sep. 30, 2025.
Project Duration: Maximum 3 years.
More information: BMWK
Contact Information: Mr. Kuo, (+886)-3-5914877, kuovincent@itri.org.tw
Application Timeline: From Sept 15, 2025 to Nov 27, 2025.
Project Duration: 1~3 years.
Contact Information: Ms. Ho, (+886)-3-5917490, erika.ho@itri.org.tw
Application Timeline: From Nov 6, 2024 to May 12, 2025.
Sectors of focus: Advanced manufacturing, Clean technologies, Digital technologies, Health and biosciences, Quantum technologies.
Project Duration: 1~3 years
More information: National Research Council
Contact Information: Ms. Chen, (+886)-3-5918460, rosalynchen@itri.org.tw
Application Timeline: From Apr 8, 2024 to Jul 17, 2024.
Sectors of focus: Smart Technology (e.g., next generation communication, semiconductor technology and space technology), Green Energy Technology (e.g., electric vehicles, hydrogen transportation, renewable energy, future grids and carbon capture utilisation and storage), Smart Manufacturing, Materials and Biomedical (e.g., medical materials and devices), Services Innovation (e.g., AI, IoT, Big Data, 5G and 6G).
Project Duration: 2~3 years.
More information: Innovate UK
Contact Information: Mr. Lin, (+886)-3-5913596, LinHY@itri.org.tw
Results
As of 31 November 2024, a total of 58 project applications have been approved to EU multilateral programs, with 28 projects (including FP7, H2020, and Horizon Europe) approved, along with 13 projects under the EUREKA GlobalStars program. Additionally, 126 project applications have been submitted for bilateral programs, of which 48 have been approved.
The industries involved include information and communication technology/optoelectronics, circular economy, smart manufacturing, and biotechnology and medicine.
In November 2022, DoIT and Innovate UK (IUK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually endorse existing national and international programs. The inaugural TW-UK Collaborative R&D Call has successfully attracted a total of 65 qualified applications in two years, setting a record for the highest number. The new joint call for proposals will open in 2025, ensuring continued opportunities for R&D collaboration and partnership.
In September 2023, DoIT and the EUREKA Network signed the Declaration of Intent on Call for Proposal to cooperate with the funding agencies from the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Sweden and Canada to pursue the R&D collaboration on High Tech and Sustainability related technologies. Using the joint-call for proposals mechanism under the EUREKA’s GlobalStars initiative, It has been launched on EUREKA website.
In April 2024, Taiwan and Canada signed a Science, Technology, and Innovation MOU (STIM) to strengthen technological collaboration in areas of mutual interest and to foster innovative activities. The initiative is jointly led by DoIT and Canada’s NRC-IRAP to promote industrial technology R&D collaboration between Taiwanese enterprises and Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs). The inaugural Canada–Taiwan 2024-2025 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call for Proposals was officially launched on November 6, 2024.
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