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ITRI-AIST R&D Collaboration Space

ITRI-AIST R&D Collaboration Space was launched at ITRI’s Campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
ITRI-AIST R&D Collaboration Space was launched at ITRI’s Campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

ITRI and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) jointly announced on October 30 the launch of their new joint research facility, the ITRI-AIST R&D Collaboration Space, located at ITRI’s campus in Hsinchu. This latest joint initiative is expected to expand the range of cooperation for innovations and R&D activities between Taiwan and Japan, and assist in the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies which will ultimately benefit both countries.

Cooperation between ITRI and AIST dates back to 2003. Since then a joint technology R&D seminar has been held every two years to discuss potential topics for collaboration. The two parties signed their first memorandum of cooperation in 2005, which has led to substantive advancements in photocatalysts, photovoltaics, thermoelectric materials, disaster prevention technology, and measurement and standards. With each party contributing their respective strengths in basic science, applied R&D and technology commercialization, and the sharing of resources via close collaboration, the twin hubs will play a vital role in accelerating and ensuring research success.