Industrial Technology Research Institute

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) today unveiled its mid- to long-term technology strategy and roadmap, placing collaborative innovation and global partnerships at the core of its vision. The initiative brings together 17 research institutes and 33 universities in southern Taiwan to build an integrated innovation ecosystem, with a focus on emerging sectors including AI, robotics, and unmanned systems.

ITRI Chairman Tsung-Tsong Wu said that as generative AI accelerates and geopolitical competition reshapes global supply chains, the next two decades will be critical for technological leadership. ITRI’s technology strategy and roadmap secure the development of key technologies while reinforcing Taiwan’s semiconductor advantages and deepening international collaboration. Key focuses include strengthening Taiwan–U.S. cooperation in unmanned aerial vehicle supply chains, positioning Taiwan as the first partner outside the United States to support Green UAS certification, and accelerating the industrialization of rare earth technologies to enhance supply chain resilience.

ITRI President Pei-Zen Chang pointed out that the technology strategy and roadmap, aligned with national priorities, integrate ITRI’s cross-disciplinary technologies in areas such as AI robotics and drones. Adopting a systems engineering approach, the strategy identifies service scenarios and application contexts, specifies performance requirements and solution specifications, and outlines corresponding technology roadmaps. Bill-of-materials and cost assumptions are incorporated to ensure feasibility. These efforts enable R&D outcomes to be translated into scalable industrial applications and market opportunities.

ITRI also prioritizes talent collaboration as the key driving force to advance industry transformation and global partnerships. First, ITRI plans to connect 17 research institutions to form an innovation alliance that integrates R&D services and shared resources, serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) nationwide. Second, ITRI will work with 33 universities from Southern Taiwan to establish an innovation ecosystem that enhances talent development, joint R&D, and field validation. Finally, ITRI will collaborate with other not-for-profit research agencies to support the adoption of AI and digital technologies among 150,000 SMEs in Taiwan and strengthen their industrial competitiveness.

ITRI has played a key role in driving R&D innovation and industry transformation. Through these undertakings, it promotes economic and trade cooperation, links industry, government, academia, and research institutions, and positions Taiwan to meet the challenges of global technological competition.