Industrial Technology Research Institute
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI; Chinese: 工業技術硏究院; pinyin: Gōngyè Jìshù Yánjiù Yuàn) is a technology research and development institution in Taiwan. It was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, with branch offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
| Company type | Not-for-profit research institute |
|---|---|
| Industry | Research and development |
| Founded | 5 July 1973 |
| Headquarters | Zhudong, Hsinchu County, Taiwan |
Key people | Lee Chih-kung (Chairperson) Edwin Liu (President) |
Number of employees | 6000+ |
| Website | www.itri.org |
Since 1973, ITRI has been a significant driver of Taiwan's economy, especially its tech industry, having contributed to moving Taiwan's industries from labor-intensive to innovation-driven. Its open lab and incubator have fostered emerging industries and startups including UMC and TSMC.
In 2020, ITRI launched the 2030 Technology Strategy & Roadmap, which focuses on the development of technology to meet industrial and societal needs by working with domestic and international partners in academia, industry, and the government.