The UK–Taiwan Innovative Industries Programme (I²P) 2025 is now open for application! This unique initiative offers bi-directional research placement opportunities for UK and TW researchers, fostering innovation through international R&D collaboration.

• Placement Duration: 2 weeks to 1 month (15 Jan 2026 – 15 Feb 2026)
• Funding Support: Up to NTD 2 million / £50,000 (at least 50% subsidy; final percentage determined by the organiser)
• Eligible Applicants: Researchers from Research & Technology Organisations, Industries, and Academia
• Priority Sectors:
  • Smart Technologies & Advanced ICT
  • Green & Sustainable Innovation
  • Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
  • Life Sciences, Health & Bio-Innovation
  • Software, Cyber & Creative Economy

Application Period & Links

• Submission: 16 October – 15 November 2025 (12:00 PM BST)
• Result Announcement: 15 December 2025
• Taiwan Applicants : Application Form (TW)
• UK Applicants : Application Form (UK)

 Join Our Information Session – Learn How to Apply for I²P 2025

• Date: 22 October 2025 (Wed) | Time: 10:00–11:00 BST (online)

RSVP by 20 October 2025

• Info Session Registration: Registration Link🔗

Contact 

Email address: UKTWI2P@itri.org.tw

Yvonne Yen +886-3-5918759

Leah Shieh +886-3-5915817

Sean Lin     +886-3-5913596