The UK has a global reputation as an innovative, knowledge-based economy. Around two-thirds of all companies coming to the UK are engaged in some kind of scientific R&D activity.

Companies that undertake R&D in the UK have access to world-class academic and research resources. The UK’s academic institutions are among the best in the world and include the world’s two top universities for science and four of Europe’s top five universities overall.

Find more information on undertaking research & development in the UK on the UKTI website.

Sword Group chooses UK for R&D centre

A new research centre in Wales is set to play a key part in the growth of international French IT company Sword. Read Sword’s case study on the UKTI website.

Science & Innovation Section in Taiwan

The Science & Innovation Section of the BTCO is responsible for promoting the UK science and technology interests in Taiwan by increasing links, facilitating collaboration and technology partnerships between the UK and Taiwan.

Our aim is to network with Taiwanese companies, research organisations and universities interested in developing relationships with UK companies, government research organisations and universities.

Services for Taiwanese companies/institutions:

• Are you interested in sourcing technology from the UK or finding experts in a particular science or technology sector? We can locate both for you.
• Do you need advice on arranging visit programmes in the UK? We can help by setting up appointments for you and by suggesting additional parties for you to meet.

Services for UK companies/institutions:

• We can help you by identifying suitable partners and customers in Taiwan for your technology or services.
• We can help arrange overseas missions and company visits.

Priority sectors

• Electronic Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Semiconductors
• Information, Communication Technology
• Optoelectronics & display
• Computing & Wireless
• Bio & Pharmaceutical Industries