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ITRI Spin-off & Open Lab Startup Incubation

ITRI Spin-off & Incubation — Engagement

Provides IP licensing, researcher transfer, incubator access, and selective co-investment for ITRI-derived technology commercialisation.

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The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has been Taiwan's primary engine of technology commercialisation since its founding in 1973. Its most celebrated spin-offs include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), spun out in 1987, and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), spun out in 1981, both of which trace their origins directly to ITRI's IC development programme. The …

What this grant funds

Commercialisation and spin-out support for ITRI-derived IP, combining technology licensing, researcher transfer, incubator access, and selective co-investment via AVITIC or ITIC-Taiwan.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.itri.org.tw