Department of Industrial Technology

Update: 2024-09-13 Visitor: 0000677779

ITRI Sweeps 2024 Edison Awards with Four Groundbreaking Innovations

ITRI triumphed at the recent Edison Awards in Fort Myers, Florida, securing recognition for four exceptional technological breakthroughs: the Novel Dual-Targeted Therapy for Glaucoma, Key Functional Cell Identity (KFCI), PureTex Sustainable Decolorization Solution, and the High Resolution Full-Color Micro LED Display. Out of 400 nominees, ITRI garnered one gold and three silver awards, the third-highest number of wins among the global contenders. This extends ITRI's winning streak at the Edison Awards to eight consecutive years, placing it alongside industry giants like Dow, Corning, and DuPont.

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MIRDC once again demonstrated its technological R&D capabilities, participating in three technologies in 2024 and winning one silver and two bronze, and has won the Edison Awards for eight consecutive years

The 2024 Edison Awards officially announced the winners in the State of Florida on April 18, US time! With the support of the Department of Industrial Technology and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, MIRDC has won the award again this year. It has been the eighth consecutive year that MIRDC has won an international award, and this time, "Stainless Steel Hardening", "Micro-complex in-tube Coating", and "Intelligent 3D Electrochemical Processing System" are the three scientific and technological research and development achievements won the award. The technologies can be successfully applied in engineering and robotics, business technology, aerospace and flight technology and allow MIRDC to shine internationally with one silver and two bronze results, constantly pursuing better results. It has also achieved a leading position in technological innovation.

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ITRI and Mizuho Bank Collaborate to Expand Taiwan-Japan Startup Market.

On the March 22nd, ITRI and Japan's Mizuho Bank signed a collaboration agreement to further strengthen exchanges and collaboration in three major areas: "Taiwan-Japan Industry Information Exchange," "Taiwan-Japan Startup Matchmaking," and "Linking Taiwan Corporate Technological Capacity."

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IBDC Reveals 17 Innovative Works Showing a New Life of Cycling Ministry of Economic Affairs Launches Handicapped Bicycle 2.0 for easily Mountain Climbing and Island Cycling.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs hosted the 25th International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) award ceremony on Mar. 6th, with a total of 181 entries from 17 countries participating. The gold medal of this edition was won by Chinese designer Jie Zhang's " BONUS Commuting and Fitness Dual-Purpose Bicycle ", while the silver medal "DUAL C " and the bronze medal "FILO New Style Sharing Vehicle" were won by Taiwanese designers Hao-Zhen Jiang and Qian-Yue Liao respectively.

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The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Largan Precision Co. jointly establish Largan Energy Material Corporation.

Largan Precision Co. has invested NT$450 million in a partnership with a government-funded research institution to advance the commercialization of titanium niobate (TNO), a domestically developed material crucial for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.

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Technology Development Programs

TDP for Nonprofit Research Organizations

TDP for Industry

TDP for Academia

RFID from Tag to Yarn

Functional 3D Ink

Novel Dual-Targeted Therapy for Glaucoma

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.

Technology Development Programs

Major Reserch Institutes Partners of DoIT