Where Taiwan’s Innovation Minds Converge
Research and Technology Organizations bridging the gap between ideas and real-world impact
The Taiwan Association of Research and Technology Organizations (TARTO) brings together 17 leading institutions to close the gap between ideas and application. Breakthrough ideas often stall before reaching real-world use. By uniting cross-disciplinary capabilities, TARTO turns innovation into industrial impact.
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Industrial Technology Research Institute

Technology R&D and technical services, industrial promotion, international cooperation, testing and certification.

Institute for Information Industry

Information software development, AI and digital transformation technology development, industrial talent training, and international cooperation.

Metal Industries Research & Development Centre

Metal materials, manufacturing processes, automation equipment, and smart manufacturing technology R&D and validation, supporting industrial upgrading in metal and machinery sectors.

Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research

Economic policy research, industrial economic analysis, international trade, and regional economic assessment services.

Automotive Research & Testing Center

Automotive and vehicle-related product R&D, testing, and certification services, including safety testing, regulatory compliance, and new energy vehicle technologies.

Food Industry Research & Development Institute

Food processing and safety technology R&D, inspection and certification services, formulation development, and industrial technical assistance.

Development Center for Biotechnology

Biotechnology R&D, incubation services, and industrial value chain development.

Taiwan Textile Research Institute

Textile materials, fibers, functional fabrics, and apparel technology R&D, testing and certification, standards development, and industrial support services.

Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center

Shipbuilding and marine engineering design, testing and validation, maritime equipment R&D, and related technical services supporting shipbuilding and offshore industries.

Precision Machinery R&D Center

Precision machinery and equipment R&D, processing technology, smart manufacturing integration, and related testing and advisory services.

Plastics Industry Development Center

Plastic materials and processing technology R&D, product testing and certification, food-contact material testing, industrial support, and international standards services.

Taiwan Design Research Institute

Design innovation R&D, industrial design subsidies, public and social design applications, and cross-disciplinary integration programs.

Footwear & Recreation Technology Research Institute

Footwear and sports/leisure product materials, design, manufacturing processes, and testing and certification technologies, supporting industry upgrading.

Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center

Pharmaceuticals and medical devices as the core focus, with health supplements and medicated cosmetics as complementary areas, promoting technology development and services.

Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center

Bicycle and health technology product R&D, testing and certification, industrial support, and international standards adoption.

Stone & Resource Industry R&D Center

Stone and resource industry R&D, testing, processing technology, value-added applications, and industrial support, including building materials and tourism stone applications.

Printing Technology Research Institute

Printing and packaging technology innovation, digital printing applications, equipment and material R&D, and industrial services.

Trends
Biomedical & Food Tech
Biomedical & Food Tech
2026-04-16

In 2025, the medical device industry continued to undergo transformation...

Semiconductors & Microelectronics
Semiconductors & Microelectronics
2026-03-31

From smartphones and electric vehicles to cloud computing and smart...

ICT & AI
ICT & AI
2026-02-25

With the booming development of artificial intelligence (AI) and high...

Industrial Strategy
Industrial Strategy
2026-01-28

As customer experience becomes the core driver of business growth, the...

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