Industrial Technology Research Institute

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI; Chinese: 工業技術研究院; pinyin: Gōngyè Jìshù Yánjiù Yuàn) is an applied technology research organization headquartered in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, with international branch offices in the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, and Thailand. Founded in 1973 with government support, ITRI was established to strengthen R&D capabilities in Taiwan's industrial sector.

The Institute contributed to Taiwan's transition from a labor-intensive manufacturing to an innovation-driven economy. It has facilitated the establishment of several major technology firms through technology transfer and incubation, including United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and EpiStar.