The five-year collaboration will include, but is not limited to, joint development and implementation of
IoT and 5G based Smart ICT solutions for the EU and Taiwan, and scientific information exchanges.
Also envisioned are cross-invitations to scientific events, joint implementation of international
collaborative projects and partnerships, and work on experimental platforms and test beds that can be
used to provide real-world validation of solutions.
Leti’s background in IoT and 5G systems, including spectrum management, radio access technologies
and protocols, as well as IoT open platforms for large-scale systems, will be a primary contribution,
along with its technological roadmaps. In addition to its expertise in IoT systems, III will provide access
to Taiwanese technology platforms, as well as industry-driven requirements and use cases.
“Our two organizations have very complementary skills and ecosystems, and it’s a pleasure to launch
our collaboration. Together we have an excellent opportunity to pilot and demonstrate innovative 5G
and IoT-related solutions that will be useful for industries and individuals in Taiwan and the EU,” said
Leti CEO Marie Semeria at the official signing ceremony in Taipei, held during a Leti workshop event
there.
“Taiwan is currently supporting and promoting IoT and smart city. The service and platform that based
on IoT technology will be the key factor for industrial development. III and Leti’s collaboration will
significantly enhance our ability to pursue our mission of promoting industrial applications, R&D
technologies, and IoT infrastructures,” commented III Executive Vice President Pao-Chung Ho. “We
look forward to our information exchange and collaboration, and to building a creative and effective longterm research partnership between our teams.”
As one of three advanced-research institutes within CEA Tech, Leti serves as a bridge between basic research and production of micro- and nanotechnologies that improve the lives of people around the world. It is committed to creating innovation and transferring it to industry. Backed by its portfolio of 2,800 patents, Leti partners with large industrials, SMEs and startups to tailor advanced solutions that strengthen their competitive positions. It has launched 59 startups. Its 8,500m² of new-generation cleanroom space feature 200mm and 300mm wafer processing of micro and nano solutions for applications ranging from space to smart devices. With a staff of more than 1,900, Leti is based in Grenoble, France, and has offices in Silicon Valley, Calif., and Tokyo. CEA Tech is the technology research branch of the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energy Commission (CEA), a key player in innovative R&D, defence & security, nuclear energy, technological research for industry and fundamental science, identified by Thomson Reuters as the most innovative research organization in the world. CEA Tech leverages a unique innovation-driven culture and unrivalled expertise to develop and disseminate new technologies for industry, helping to create high-end products and provide a competitive edge.
alled expertise to develop anddisseminate new technologies for industry, helping to create high-end products and provide a competitive edge.
- About the Institute for Information Industry Of Taiwan
Founded In 1979, III was incorporated as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to support joint public-privateefforts in development/applications of the information industry as well as the information society in Taiwan. Besides technology advancement, III’s mission has evolved from Information Technology (IT) to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development with wide social coverage. Since its inception, III has been a source of vision, innovation and technological excellence. It is a major contributor to Taiwan’s development into a significant player in the global ICT industry. Whilst dedicated to reinforce industrial development, III has also helped promote full utilization of ICT technologies hence advancing the establishment of a modern information society in Taiwan. III emphasizes cross-disciplinary environment, university-industry collaborations, and techno-cultural co-development, and supports Taiwan’s ICT industry with advanced technologies and international links that help strengthen global competitiveness.