UK-TW Innovative Industries Programme

The programme funds researchers from Taiwan visiting the UK or from the UK visiting Taiwan for R&D projects (2 weeks to 3 months) and supports up to 50% of the application (up to NTD$1 million/ £25,000). 

Eligibility of the Entities

  1. Research and technology organisations (RTOs)
  2. Companies R&D sectors
  3. Universities and academic institutions

    Round 1 Application deadline: 15th September (12 PM, Local time); Announcement in early Oct

Sector Focuses

The five priority sectors funded by this scheme include but are not limited to:

  1. Smart Technologies & Advanced ICT
  • Semiconductors (IC/IP Design, EDA, Compound Materials)
  • AI on Chip, Edge Computing & Data Platforms
  • Next-gen Communications (6G, LEO Satellites) & space technologies
  • Quantum Tech & Photonics
  1. Green & Sustainable Innovation
  • Carbon Capture, Industrial Decarbonisation & Circular Materials
  • Future Energy Grids, Storage & Hydrogen Technologies
  • Smart Mobility & Sustainable Infrastructure
  1. Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
  • Intelligent Manufacturing & Digital Twins
  • Robotics, Autonomous Systems & Industrial IoT
  • Advanced Materials, Metal Processing & Machinery
  • Semiconductor Equipment & Smart Factories
  • Advanced Packaging
  1. Life Sciences, Health & Bio-Innovation
  • Medical Devices, Diagnostics & Regenerative Medicine
  • New Drug Development & Biomedicine
  • Smart Healthcare Systems
  • Agri-Tech, Food Safety & Security
  • Bio-resource Utilisation
  1. Software, Cyber & Creative Economy
  • Software Innovation & Digital Platforms
  • Cybersecurity
  • Creative Technologies (AR/VR, Gaming, Digital Media)
  • AI-Driven Services & Solutions

Application Information

Taiwan researchers visiting the UK can apply here 

UK researchers visiting Taiwan can apply here