For 50 years, ITRI has focused on Taiwan’s industries by connecting to global tech ecosystems, aligning with international standards, and building R&D and cross-domain collaboration platforms. Through diverse partnerships, advanced technology R&D applications, and international industry-academia exchanges, ITRI fosters industrial innovation and talent development, in addition to driving Taiwan’s industrial transformation and enhancement.

ITRI Value Chain

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) serves as a bridge for technological and industrial collaboration between Taiwan and international organizations. By leveraging its robust research capacity and development of high-potential frontier technologies, ITRI actively connects with the global innovation technology ecosystem, integrating cross-disciplinary expertise to expand applications in emerging advanced technology markets. To strengthen international engagement, ITRI has established overseas offices in North America (Silicon Valley, USA), Japan (Tokyo), Europe (Berlin, Germany), and Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Thailand). Through these international bases, ITRI continuously deepens its global linkages, fostering bilateral and multilateral collaborations, cultivating long-term partnerships, and connecting with international strategic partners and resources. To date, ITRI’s international network spans industry, government, academia, and research sectors across four continents, 29 countries, and over 211 organizations. In line with global innovation trends, ITRI also guides local industries in advancing Taiwan’s industrial ecosystem and building technology cooperation platforms with key regions worldwide.

International Cooperation

As a key facilitator of industrial transformation and enhancement, ITRI actively engages in various industry associations, technology R&D societies, alliances, and non-profit organizations related to public policy. Through policy advocacy, academic discussions, and consulting services, ITRI continues to engage in critical topics such as technological innovation, integrity governance, and environmental sustainability. In addition, ITRI proactively participates in diverse industry exchange activities, contributing its strong technological innovation applications and R&D capabilities to advance industrial collaboration and technological development in Taiwan.

As of the end of 2024, ITRI was engaged in 653 domestic associations, encompassing industry associations, academic societies, alliances, and research organizations. Among these, ITRI senior executives, managers, and staff held key positions in 135 organizations. Details of these organizations are provided in link.

Annual Meetings and Types of Organizations in Key Positions

ITRI is dedicated to advancing technological foresight and cross-disciplinary integration. Leveraging its diverse technical consulting services, patent advantages, as well as open laboratories and incubation centers, ITRI provides comprehensive R&D collaboration and business advisory services across industries. Its service portfolio includes commissioned development of new technologies and products, small-scale pilot production, process improvement, calibration and measurement, as well as technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) value-added services. In addition, ITRI actively promotes and nurtures startups to accelerate industrial technology development and foster the growth of emerging high-tech industries. Through its open laboratories and startup incubation centers, ITRI offers entrepreneurs essential support and resources to help them realize their business aspirations.

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) adheres to the principles of integrity, fairness, transparency, impartiality, and compliance, driving suppliers to extend their sustainable influence through its own practices. In 2024, the Institute aligned with the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidance by incorporating its seven core themes into procurement regulations and procedures. These measures included revising the Procurement Regulations, establishing Ordering Procedures and Supplier Management Procedures, optimizing the Supplier ESG Due Diligence Questionnaire, Supplier Code of Conduct, and Supplier Sustainability Commitment, as well as introducing a supplier classification/grading system. Under this system, suppliers are categorized into Grade A or Grade B according to criteria such as annual procurement amount and transaction frequency^(Note), thereby enabling structured management. In addition, the Institute formulated supplier sustainability management and audit procedures.

As of 2024, ITRI’s main operations are all located in Taiwan, with a total of 66,495 suppliers engaged. Procurement categories were led by labor and service procurement, followed by 17 other categories, including hardware and components, machinery and production equipment, construction and civil engineering, instruments and accessories, etc.

Note: Excludes foreign companies and individuals.

Industry Service Clients and Enterprise Scale

Notes:

1. Local procurement: Refers to ITRI’s procurement from suppliers in Taiwan, conducting transactions in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and issuing uniform invoices.
2. Prior to 2024, the system operated on a click-to-agree basis, requiring suppliers to agree before engaging in transactions with ITRI. A signature counting system has since been planned and implemented to facilitate the verification of related data in the future.