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ITRI Assumes Chairmanship of RIN and Spearheads Talent Exchange within RIN
ITRI, having been engaging in international collaborations spanning diverse sectors including semiconductors, green energy, and advanced materials for years, has recently achieved significant milestones through its membership in the European Association of Research & Technology Organizations (EARTO), the largest R&D association in Europe. Notably, ITRI has taken on the role of chairing EARTO’s international research community—the RTOs International Network (RIN)—and spearheaded RIN’s initiative for talent exchange. Furthermore, ITRI has secured the honor of hosting the 2024 EARTO RIN CEO Meeting in Taiwan.
Stephen Su, ITRI Senior Vice President and the new RIN chairman, stated that given RIN’s role as one of the world’s most crucial platforms connecting vital R&D institutions worldwide, ITRI aims to deepen connections between industry, academia, and global stakeholders. This effort will nurture collaborative opportunities and elevate Taiwan’s standing as a trustable partner in global technological innovation endeavors. ITRI’s innovative technology and robust industrialization capabilities are poised to play a central role in achieving these objectives.
At the 2023 RIN CEO Meeting, Professor Iain Stewart, the inaugural chairman (right), passes on the symbol of chairmanship to Stephen Su (left), the second RIN chairman.
Under the leadership of ITRI President Edwin Liu, an agreement for talent exchange has been signed with National Research Council (NRC) President Iain Stewart, marking the inaugural talent exchange agreement within RIN. This agreement entails plans for personnel exchange visits starting this October, with a focus on green energy, material development, medical care, and semiconductor domains. Profound interactions with NRC can be anticipated in terms of increased exchanges of international talents and technological collaborations.
ITRI President Edwin Liu (left), and NRC President Iain Stewart (right), display the first RIN talent exchange agreement they initiated.
Moreover, as the EARTO RIN CEO Meeting has historically taken place in Europe and Canada, ITRI’s privilege as the first Asian host represents another significant milestone for Taiwan. The presence of RIN executive members in Taiwan is expected to bolster Taiwan’s global visibility, nurturing further international collaboration, talent exchange, and business prospects.
RIN operates as an organization under EARTO and is dedicated to promoting international collaboration in research, development, and innovation. It has 16 RTO members, including prestigious institutions such as Fraunhofer, CEA, and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), among others. Visit the official EARTO website to learn more.