Department of Industrial Technology

Update: 2023-10-04 Visitor: 0000590460

Elevating Innovation to the Pinnacle of Excellence: Crafting a Remarkable Taiwan The 6th Presidential Innovation Award is open for entries from industry, government, academic, and research sectors

On July 12, 2023, the first committee meeting for the 6th Presidential Innovation Award was convened by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. President Tsai graced the event and bestowed appointment letters upon the committee members. Distinguished heads of co-organizing agencies and ministries, including the National Development Council, National Science and Technology Council, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, as well as luminaries such as TSMC chairman Mark Liu, attended the meeting. This award is held biennially and features four categories: Technology R&D, Cultural Creative Value Added, Service Innovation, and Talent Cultivation.

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Chinese Taipei's APEC projects have ascended to the global top position, as the Ministry of Economic Affairs reveals 7 projects with impressive results.

On July 11th, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) hosted the "APEC Science and Technology Cooperation Achievements Press Conference" to announce that Taiwan has successfully secured APEC funds for 6 projects according to the APEC's official announcement. This remarkable achievement has brought our country's accumulated projects to 47 over the past four years, surpassing the United States in securing the top position among all member economies. Notably, Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) at MOEA presented a total of 7 projects in the technology field, leading in all categories. This demonstrates the international recognition of Taiwan's technological prowess and the dissemination of our research achievements through international platforms, contributing to the Asia-Pacific region.

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MOEA Funds ARTC to Establish Taiwan's Inaugural All-Weather High-Speed Autonomous Driving Testing Site

July 31, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) in Changhua, Taiwan, where an investment of NT$1 billion has been allocated to establish an international-grade testing site for smart vehicles and automotive electrical systems.

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MOEA Showcases New Prostate Cancer Drug and Simulated Plant-Based Meat

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), through its Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), unveiled a dedicated pavilion on the opening day of the 2023 Bio Asia. This pavilion served as a platform to showcase nine pioneering technologies developed by prominent research organizations in Taiwan, namely the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB), and the Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI), all of which are leading non-profit research institutions.

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ITRI Facilitates Self-Driving Shuttle Service at Taoyuan International Airport

ITRI and Taoyuan International Airport have recently explored the feasibility of employing self-driving technology for transportation services. The self-driving shuttle service operates between the airport's first and second terminals, as well as some major nearby stops.

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Technology Development Programs

TDP for Nonprofit Research Organizations

TDP for Industry

TDP for Academia

Major Reserch Institutes Partners of DoIT

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)

ITRI, one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions, has been pioneering industrial development since 1973. Through its branches across the world, ITRI has incubated more than 270 innovative companies.

Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB)

DCB is dedicated to R&D in botanical drug products, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and innovative and explorative research in the preclinical stage of development and setting top priorities for attaining Investigational New Drug approvals by domestic and foreign regulatory agencies.

Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI)

FIRDI is one of the most comprehensive food research institutes in Taiwan. FIRDC strives to improve the sanitation and quality of processed foods. Its Bioresource Collection and Research Center is deemed the most comprehensive bioresource center in Asia.

Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI)

With its aim to become one of the world’s leading textile research institutes, TTRI focuses on the development of key textile materials, functional apparel and home textiles, high value-added technical textiles, environmentally-friendly and energy-saving textile technologies, as well as textile testing and certification.

Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC)

MIRDC continuously develops leading technologies in metal and related areas such as Forming, Automotive, Mold & Precision Machining, Medical Device Technology and Healthcare.

Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC)

Backed by a large number of laboratories, ARTC has disposes of a global certification network in conjunction with European and US counterparts, providing one-stop services from R&D, design, manufacturing to certification to help Taiwan-made components compete in the global market.

Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC)

SOIC supports the development of Taiwan’s marine industry, applying its R&D achievements to marine engineering planning, ship and ocean platform design, technical services, and knowledge integration services.