London, May 29, 2025 – The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan has officially launched its UK office in London, marking a significant expansion of its global presence and strengthening Taiwan-UK ties in technology and innovation. This is ITRI’s fifth international branch, joining offices in the U.S., Japan, Germany, and Southeast Asia. The opening ceremony, which included the Taiwan-UK Innovation Forum, was attended by over 100 representatives from industry, government, and academia, and featured the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement with the UK’s Catapult Network.
ITRI’s UK office is designed to serve as a hub for technological innovation and cross-border collaboration. With Taiwan’s expertise in semiconductors, ICT, and emerging technologies, paired with the UK’s world-renowned research capabilities, the partnership promises to drive advancements in key sectors such as 6G communications, AI, quantum computing, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing. The new office will focus on knowledge exchange, talent development, and joint R&D, facilitating the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies.
The collaboration with the Catapult Network, which includes leading innovation centers in areas such as offshore wind and compound semiconductors, will be expanded to cover new frontiers like net-zero solutions and biomedical innovations. ITRI President Edwin Liu highlighted the potential of this partnership to foster innovation and enhance global competitiveness through joint research, field trials, and talent exchange.
Prominent UK government figures, including Lord Richard Faulkner, the UK Trade Envoy to Taiwan, and Dr. Dave Smith, the UK National Technology Adviser, expressed strong support for the initiative, reflecting the strategic importance of this new phase in Taiwan-UK technological collaboration.
As Taiwan and the UK continue to deepen their partnership, the ITRI UK office is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of global technology, positioning both nations as leaders in innovation and industrial transformation. The office’s work in advancing AI, quantum technologies, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing will not only strengthen their economies but also contribute to global efforts in addressing pressing technological and environmental challenges.
