Why contact ITRI WEO for cooperation with Taiwan?

ITRI Western Europe Office is a door-opener to Taiwanese R&D. We provide you with first-hand, direct contacts to Taiwan's leading national research institute for industrial technology (ITRI). Acting as a "one-stop-shop" ITRI Taiwan offers various opportunities for mutual cooperation through the Science & Industrial Parks based at Hsinchu and Tainan.

What are the advantages of cooperation with ITRI WEO?

ITRI WEO acts as a representative office for ITRI-Taiwan and a facilitator of international cooperation in e.g.: Joint R&D, Prototyping, Commercialization and/or Direct Market Access. Through first-hand information and advice, European entrepreneurs and scientists will benefit from our multilateral network, our flexible project development, and our target-oriented win-win strategies.

How is this cooperation paid?

ITRI is an independent institute partly funded by the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the local industries. Similar to Germany´s Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, ITRI acts as a non-profit, technology transfer organization. ITRI WEO offers general contact and informational services free of charge, but also serves as a consultancy for ambitious long-term partnerships open to a wide range of finance models.

How about Intellectual Property Rights and standards?

Taiwan respects and follows international IP standards: ITRI relies on a detailed IP structure, which is administered by a specific organization unit within. For more information in English please refer to: IP Policy Statement. Any cooperation issue demanding legal protection will be guided by formal procedures agreed upon by both parties.

How does a typical cooperation look like?

Generally speaking, cooperation can be initiated on different levels: it may cover such grounds as the exchange of experts/expertise, congress participation, mutual delegations, liaison offices, joint ventures, patents, licenses, or sales. Technology transfer partnerships are backed by NDA and MOU to protect cooperative interests and to ensure future win-win collaboration.

Is there any limitation to cooperation due to political issues?

International cooperation with Taiwan is placed on a solid platform: Being a member of such international organizations as the WTO, Taiwan adheres to standard bilateral/multilateral trade agreements. Issues of R&D are not hampered by political differences with the People´s Republic of China. Historical and cultural ties also nurture a close interaction with the Greater China economy.

How about Taiwanese mentality?

Taiwanese people are open-minded, they have extended international experience and enjoy both Asian and Western education. Turning from a newly industrialized country into a knowledge society there is a business-oriented entrepreneurial culture with innovative thinking and a strong sense for market demand.

You are invited to learn more about the modern "Formosa" !