ITRI is an applied technology research institute founded in 1973 with more than 6,500 employees. The organisation conducts technology R&D across semiconductor development, smart living, quality health, sustainable environment, and resilient society. It has incubated six major companies including TSMC, UMC, Taiwan Mask Corp., Epistar Corp., Mirle Automation Corp., and Taiwan Biomaterial Co.
The institute operates across multiple technology domains, from IC development and enabling technologies for intelligentization, to nurturing new tech ventures and transferring R&D results to industry. Its work spans semiconductors, optoelectronics, industrial automation, biomaterials, and personal protective equipment, reflecting both historical focus and evolving industrial needs.
ITRI's mission centres on driving industrial development, creating economic value, and enhancing social well-being through applied research. The organisation engages in both foundational technology development and the practical delivery of innovations to market, positioning itself at the intersection of research capability and commercial application.
