Osaka, Japan and Hsinchu, Taiwan ・Daicel Corporation (President: Yoshimi Ogawa, Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka, hereinafter referred to as “Daicel”) and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) (Chairman: Dr. CK Lee, Headquarters: Hsinchu County, Taiwan, hereinafter “Daicel”) ) English name: Industrial Technology Research Institute (hereinafter “ITRI”) signed a virtual accelerator service agreement on March 26, 2024 for the purpose of supporting startups.
ITRI has played an important role in promoting the creation and growth of startups in Taiwan by transferring the technologies developed within the institute. This is the first time that ITRI has entered into an accelerator partnership agreement with a Japanese company.
The “DAICEL Cooperate Accelerator Program” (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”) provided under this agreement will focus on collaboration between DAICEL and Taiwan’s startup ecosystem, and will utilize DAICEL’s research technology and innovation business seeds to develop businesses. The focus is on business development support to make the world a better place. By ITRI.
The synergy is expected to benefit technological innovation and industrial cooperation between Japan and Taiwan, creating an innovative technology supply chain. Through this, we will accelerate the construction of a co-creation value chain.
This program provides participating startups with access to the following resources:
・Mentorship:Guidance and support from experienced industry experts and researchers from both DAICEL and ITRI.
・Customers and markets:Networking with potential customers and partners within DAICEL’s global network.
・Technical expertise:ITRI’s cutting-edge research results and Daicel’s advanced chemical materials and production technology.
In 2024, the first year of collaboration, we will consider collaborating with around 10 partner startups in the fields of AI, smart manufacturing, IoT, semiconductor-related materials, biomedicine, biomass-derived resins, optical lenses, and organic materials. Masu. semiconductor.
About Daicel Corporation
Daicel is a comprehensive chemical company that has its origins in the production of celluloid and has accumulated unique technologies in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, cellulose chemistry, and explosives engineering, and is expanding its business domestically and internationally.
Based on our basic philosophy of “creating people’s happiness through value co-creation,” we provide materials that are useful to society and people in a wide range of business fields, with the keywords of “health,” “safety and security,” and “convenience.” “Comfort” and “Environment”.
https://www.daicel.com/ja/
About the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (ITRI)
ITRI is the world’s leading technology research and development organization that aims to revolutionize a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a pivotal role in transforming Taiwan’s industry from labor-intensive to innovation-driven. In response to market needs and global trends, the company has developed a 2035 technology strategy and focus on innovative developments in smart living, quality health, sustainable environment and resilient societies. A roadmap was developed.
ITRI has helped foster well-known startups and spin-off companies such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to our headquarters in Taiwan, we have branch offices in the United States, Europe, and Japan, expanding our research and development base and promoting international cooperation around the world.
https://www.itri.org.tw/english/
contact
Daicel Corporation
Address: JR Shinagawa East Building, 2-18-1 Minami 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8230
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
Research Center Business Accelerator Group
Person in charge: Onuma, Horimoto TEL: 03-6711-8162
