Resources
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
https://www.itri.org.tw/english/
ITRI is a world-leading applied technology research institute with more than 6,000 employees. Located in Hsinchu, its mission is to facilitate industrial development, create economic value, and enhance social well-being through technology R&D. Founded in 1973, ITRI was an early pioneer in IC development and has played a major role in nurturing new technology ventures while delivering its R&D results to the industrial sector. ITRI has set up and incubated many high-profile companies such as TSMC, UMC, Taiwan Mask Corp., and Taiwan Biomaterial Co.
ITRI Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories
https://www.itri.org.tw/english/Biomedical-Technology-and-Device-Research-Laboratories?CRWP=617753101734067544
ITRI’s Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories invests heavily in biomedical-related R&D on all fronts—from diagnosis, pharmaceuticals and surgical techniques to medical devices and healthcare.
Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB)
https://www.dcb.org.tw/
DCB's mission is to facilitate the ongoing growth and development of Taiwan's biotechnology industry by coordinating resources among government, academia and private companies. DCB fosters international partnerships and collaborations with research institutes and global biopharmaceuticals throughout Asia and the world. With over 400 in-house researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, the DCB specializes in developing biologics and small molecule drugs, botanical drugs, as well as technologies required for preclinical testing.
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (BPIPO)
https://www.biopharm.org.tw/en/home-en.html
BPIPO is a unit of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Services include financial support, investment promotion, stock listing, personnel training and recruitment, R&D collaboration, technology transfer, commercialization, marketing, promotion activities, strategic alliances. BPIPO’s One Stop Service Window provides a comprehensive interactive platform for the overseas biomedical community looking to engage locally by connecting the professional resources and service capacities of various Taiwan government ministries through webpages, email, and social media. This platform employs project management methods and provides 24-hour support.
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (Taiwan FDA)
https://www.fda.gov.tw/ENG/index.aspx
Under Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the Taiwan FDA is responsible for the regulation, safety and quality of food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics.
Academia Sinica
https://www.sinica.edu.tw/en
Established in 1928 to promote and undertake scholarly research in the sciences and humanities, Academia Sinica is the preeminent academic institution in Taiwan. Many of its twenty-four research institutes and seven research centers are devoted to the life sciences, including the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center and the Genomics Research Center.
Agricultural Technology Research Institute (ATRI)
https://www.atri.org.tw/establishment
Under Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture (COA), ATRI is tasked with transforming Taiwan’s traditional agricultural sector by strengthening the commercialization and industrialization of agricultural research.
Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE)
https://www.cde.org.tw/eng/
Under Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the CDE provides regulatory and consultation services to domestic and international biomedical firms and institutes. The CDE also works with the Taiwan FDA to conduct pre- and post-market evaluation of new drugs, API and medical devices.
Metal Industries Research & Development Center (MIRDC)
https://www.mirdc.org.tw/English/
Located in Kaohsiung, the MIRDC is Taiwan’s leading metals research center and industry promotion body, and works closely with Taiwan’s medical device and materials companies, and is particularly prominent in the local dental implant industry.
National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs)
https://www.narlabs.org.tw/en
NARLabs conducts research in applied sciences to facilitate the meeting of national science and technology development goals. NARLabs biomedical division offers R&D platforms for medical device development, with its Instrument Technology Research Center (ITRC) a one-stop service platform for medical devices. and customized research one-stop service. The National Laboratory Animal Center (NLAC) of NARLabs supplies high-quality specific pathogen free (SPF) laboratory animals and provides technological platforms, tumor test-related resources and services for oncology, genetic modification, animal-related experimentation, 3D medical imaging, and veterinary applications.
National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
https://www.nhri.edu.tw/eng/
Under the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the NHRI is tasked with advancing biomedical sciences, promoting national and individual health, assisting biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry development, and cultivating local biomedical researchers.
Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center (PITDC)
http://www.pitdc.org.tw/en/index.php
The PITDC conducts research and development in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, and provides related technology assistance and services to the local biomedical sector.
BioMed Taiwan
https://bio.taiwan.gov.tw/
The website of the Taiwan government’s Biomedical Industry Innovation Program, detailing the program’s national industry goals. These goals are: Build the Biomedical Corridor in Taiwan; Upgrade Industry Infrastructure and ecosystem; Connect the World; and Pursue the Industries of the Future. Lots of useful information on engaging with Taiwan’s biomedical industry.
Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI)
https://www.firdi.org.tw/
The FIRDI is tasked with developing new technology and new products within the food industry, as well as providing technical and consulting services to the local industry. Also involved with food industry development policy.
Taiwan Clinical Trials
https://www.taiwanclinicaltrials.tw/
An information platform providing comprehensive and detailed information relating to running a clinical trial in Taiwan.
https://www.itri.org.tw/english/
ITRI is a world-leading applied technology research institute with more than 6,000 employees. Located in Hsinchu, its mission is to facilitate industrial development, create economic value, and enhance social well-being through technology R&D. Founded in 1973, ITRI was an early pioneer in IC development and has played a major role in nurturing new technology ventures while delivering its R&D results to the industrial sector. ITRI has set up and incubated many high-profile companies such as TSMC, UMC, Taiwan Mask Corp., and Taiwan Biomaterial Co.
ITRI Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories
https://www.itri.org.tw/english/Biomedical-Technology-and-Device-Research-Laboratories?CRWP=617753101734067544
ITRI’s Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories invests heavily in biomedical-related R&D on all fronts—from diagnosis, pharmaceuticals and surgical techniques to medical devices and healthcare.
Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB)
https://www.dcb.org.tw/
DCB's mission is to facilitate the ongoing growth and development of Taiwan's biotechnology industry by coordinating resources among government, academia and private companies. DCB fosters international partnerships and collaborations with research institutes and global biopharmaceuticals throughout Asia and the world. With over 400 in-house researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, the DCB specializes in developing biologics and small molecule drugs, botanical drugs, as well as technologies required for preclinical testing.
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (BPIPO)
https://www.biopharm.org.tw/en/home-en.html
BPIPO is a unit of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Services include financial support, investment promotion, stock listing, personnel training and recruitment, R&D collaboration, technology transfer, commercialization, marketing, promotion activities, strategic alliances. BPIPO’s One Stop Service Window provides a comprehensive interactive platform for the overseas biomedical community looking to engage locally by connecting the professional resources and service capacities of various Taiwan government ministries through webpages, email, and social media. This platform employs project management methods and provides 24-hour support.
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (Taiwan FDA)
https://www.fda.gov.tw/ENG/index.aspx
Under Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the Taiwan FDA is responsible for the regulation, safety and quality of food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics.
Academia Sinica
https://www.sinica.edu.tw/en
Established in 1928 to promote and undertake scholarly research in the sciences and humanities, Academia Sinica is the preeminent academic institution in Taiwan. Many of its twenty-four research institutes and seven research centers are devoted to the life sciences, including the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center and the Genomics Research Center.
Agricultural Technology Research Institute (ATRI)
https://www.atri.org.tw/establishment
Under Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture (COA), ATRI is tasked with transforming Taiwan’s traditional agricultural sector by strengthening the commercialization and industrialization of agricultural research.
Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE)
https://www.cde.org.tw/eng/
Under Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the CDE provides regulatory and consultation services to domestic and international biomedical firms and institutes. The CDE also works with the Taiwan FDA to conduct pre- and post-market evaluation of new drugs, API and medical devices.
Metal Industries Research & Development Center (MIRDC)
https://www.mirdc.org.tw/English/
Located in Kaohsiung, the MIRDC is Taiwan’s leading metals research center and industry promotion body, and works closely with Taiwan’s medical device and materials companies, and is particularly prominent in the local dental implant industry.
National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs)
https://www.narlabs.org.tw/en
NARLabs conducts research in applied sciences to facilitate the meeting of national science and technology development goals. NARLabs biomedical division offers R&D platforms for medical device development, with its Instrument Technology Research Center (ITRC) a one-stop service platform for medical devices. and customized research one-stop service. The National Laboratory Animal Center (NLAC) of NARLabs supplies high-quality specific pathogen free (SPF) laboratory animals and provides technological platforms, tumor test-related resources and services for oncology, genetic modification, animal-related experimentation, 3D medical imaging, and veterinary applications.
National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
https://www.nhri.edu.tw/eng/
Under the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the NHRI is tasked with advancing biomedical sciences, promoting national and individual health, assisting biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry development, and cultivating local biomedical researchers.
Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center (PITDC)
http://www.pitdc.org.tw/en/index.php
The PITDC conducts research and development in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, and provides related technology assistance and services to the local biomedical sector.
BioMed Taiwan
https://bio.taiwan.gov.tw/
The website of the Taiwan government’s Biomedical Industry Innovation Program, detailing the program’s national industry goals. These goals are: Build the Biomedical Corridor in Taiwan; Upgrade Industry Infrastructure and ecosystem; Connect the World; and Pursue the Industries of the Future. Lots of useful information on engaging with Taiwan’s biomedical industry.
Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI)
https://www.firdi.org.tw/
The FIRDI is tasked with developing new technology and new products within the food industry, as well as providing technical and consulting services to the local industry. Also involved with food industry development policy.
Taiwan Clinical Trials
https://www.taiwanclinicaltrials.tw/
An information platform providing comprehensive and detailed information relating to running a clinical trial in Taiwan.