ITRI Breaks Ground on Advanced Semiconductor R&D Center Featuring a 12-Inch Pilot Line
ITRI Breaks Ground on Advanced Semiconductor R&D Center Featuring a 12-Inch Pilot Line
Publish Date: 2026-02-14 06:13:00
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HSINCHU, Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Advanced Semiconductor R&D Center has officially broken ground at the headquarters campus of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Hsinchu. Jointly developed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, the National Development Council, and the National Science and Technology Council, the center is designed to lower verification barriers for small and mid-sized IC design firms and startups, bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial commercialization. It will also provide a platform for materials and equipment suppliers to validate emerging technologies. By enabling deployment of cutting-edge technologies such as AI chips, silicon photonics, and quantum technologies, the center will further solidify Taiwan’s leadership within the global semiconductor ecosystem.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Advanced Semiconductor R&D Center was held at ITRI headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, the center will deliver three core functions: innovative IC design verification, advanced process development, and localized equipment and material validation. It will house Taiwan’s first 12-inch advanced pilot line established by a research institution, complemented by upgraded 8-inch facilities, forming an integrated environment that links chip design, manufacturing, packaging, and testing.
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