Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院) | 71,738 followers on LinkedIn. Join ITRI, Innovating a Better Future. | Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院) Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world's leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's industries from labor-intensive into technology-oriented. Over the years, ITRI has incubated over 240 innovative companies, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC, and cultivated more than 140 CEOs.