Information and Communications Research Laboratories, ITRI

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is a world-leading R&D organization engaging in applied research and technical services. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's economy from a labor-intensive industry to an innovation-driven one. Many well-known high-tech companies in Taiwan, such as TSMC and UMC, can trace their origins to ITRI.