ITRI is a world-leading applied technology research institute with more than 6,000 outstanding employees. Its mission is to drive industrial development, create economic value, and enhance social well-being through technology R&D. Founded in 1973, it pioneered in IC development and started to nurture new tech ventures and deliver its R&D results to industries. ITRI has set up and incubated companies such as TSMC, UMC, Taiwan Mask Corp., Epistar Corp., Mirle Automation Corp., and Taiwan Biomaterial Co.
Climate change, population dynamics, societal resilience, and paradigm shifts to digital lifestyles and industries are emerging as critical factors in shaping the landscape of technology. To remain at the forefront of innovation and address global challenges, ITRI has launched its 2035 Technology Strategy & Roadmap. This strategy aims to enhance intelligentization enabling technologies and focus on four application domains: Smart Living, Quality Health, Sustainable Environment, and Resilient Society. The Institute strives to leverage technological innovations to inspire new lifestyles, engineer market-driven solutions, create uncontested spaces, and ultimately steer society toward a better future.
Scope of Operations:
(1) Innovating and verifying technologies: pilot demonstration and region applications of ITRI’s technology
(2) Assisting the government in policy-making and proposing long-term development strategies
(3) Promoting industry alliance: helping set the standards for industries/products/technologies
(4) Connecting with international partners: seeking cooperation among international vendors and R&D institutions to increase global impact
(5) Cultivating talent: collaborating with industry and academia for tech talent acquisition