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Technology Overview： DeepLung-CAC100 is imaging AI software that, with one LDCT scan, detects lung nodules, coronary calcium, and osteoporosis risk, delivering a one-scan, three-screen function. It reduces diagnosis time to under 3 minutes and, with full automation, integrates into health checkups or clinical systems to expand screening capacity. DeepBrain-Cognito, also imaging AI software, uses one MRI to assess brain atrophy and age, and to predict 1–2 year cognitive decline risk, enabling early dementia detection and supporting preventive medicine.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careITRI’s 505(b)(2) eye drop offers a non-invasive, self-administered therapy for intermediate to late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), utilizing a patented formulation to enhance drug exposure in posterior ocular tissues. Preclinical studies show superior efficacy over intravitreal Risuteganib in preserving photoreceptor integrity and supporting retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) function by reducing endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and sub-RPE lipid accumulation. Animal studies also confirm good ocular safety, supporting strong clinical potential.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careFacing aging and caregiver shortages, the AI-based ward system uses contactless, privacy-preserving sensors to monitor respiration, heart rate, and temperature around the clock. It provides real-time alerts for bed-exit and abnormal events, reducing caregiver workload by 25% and emergency response time to under one minute. This improves care quality in remote or understaffed areas and shows strong potential for industry adoption.
Innovation Economy | Life Application/Biotechnology ＆ Medical care/Machinery ＆ SystemTechnology Overview： AIXA is an AI-powered platform that quickly assesses risks of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and vertebral fractures from standard X-rays. It delivers diagnostic reports in 6 seconds, streamlining workflow and enabling early intervention. With CCC = 0.996, sensitivity = 97.2%, specificity = 95.6%, and AUC = 0.96, AIXA provides DXA-comparable bone and muscle analysis from hip and spine images. Its speed, accuracy, and easy integration make AIXA a scalable, cost-effective tool for musculoskeletal screening in clinical and community settings. Industrial Applications： maximum 400 characters
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careThis technology uses Laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and a cuff-based pressure system to provide a non-contact method for measuring Skin Perfusion Pressure (SPP), supporting early diagnosis and healing prediction in wounds like diabetic foot ulcers. Unlike contact-based LDF, it offers wide-area, contact-free microcirculation assessment, reducing infection risk and improving efficiency. LSCI’s high-speed imaging captures real-time blood flow changes during pressure modulation, objective visualization of SPP.
Innovation Economy | Information ＆ Communications/Life ApplicationUsing UV light to stimulate dental plaque fluorescence, no need to apply a display agent, the cleaning status of teeth can be displayed within 5 seconds. With the mobile phone APP and AI image analysis, the level of dental plaque coverage can be quantified and the cleaning can be tracked accurately and intuitively. In the future, cloud data management will be integrated and applied to day care centers and home care, and smart medical devices (SaMD) will be used to obtain evidence to accelerate clinical introduction. Let the elderly, caregivers and families have control over their oral health.
Innovation Economy | Life Application/Biotechnology ＆ Medical care/Machinery ＆ SystemThe Bilevel PAP device weighs only 395 g, is compact and easy to carry, and has a silent design of less than 30 decibels. It can provide quiet and comfortable breathing support whether used at home or outside. Through AI real-time sensing and adjustment of air pressure, it can tailor the most suitable breathing assistance for users. This system uses the characteristic of metal products making sounds when struck. It can be used in factories to inspect semi-finished products on production lines, detect defective products immediately to reduce losses from subsequent processing and product scrapping, improve yield and increase the reliability of product shipments; it is suitable for a variety of component inspections.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careThis technology focuses on developing a patented 5' cap analog (ITRI-Cap), a critical component in mRNA drug production, aiming to bypass existing international patents. It also integrates an advanced one-pot in vitro transcription (IVT) process. Compared to CleanCap®, ITRI-Cap offers simplified synthesis, improved translation efficiency, and reduced production costs. The solution reduces reliance on imported raw materials and high licensing fees, providing CDMO manufacturers with a competitive and flexible alternative, while reinforcing Taiwan’s position in the nucleic acid supply chain.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careTaiwan's plant-based food exports are booming (NT$18.8B, 16% global share), but current dry-extruded products lack differentiation. FIRDI's "multi-layered flavor design and process for structured ingredients" project developed a high-oil content and juiciness high moisture meat analog extrusion technology. This breakthrough uses a multi-feed mechanism to boost oil injection to 15% (overcoming 2-6% limits), yielding 8-14% crude fat, 10-20% juiciness, and a tender texture. It's ideal for chicken alternatives, enhancing competitiveness.
Innovation Economy | Life Application/Materials ＆ Chemical Engineering ＆ NanotechFitGenie is an intelligent operating system for fitness equipment, compatible with various machines. It iprovides AI virtual coach, interactive training programs, personalized workout suggestions, V-Run immersive exercise scenes, realistic 3D modeling, and a global ranking system. Also supports popular multimedia platforms through floating windows, enhancing the workout experience. FitGenie supports all types of fitness machines, including treadmills, bikes, ellipticals and stair climbers. FitGenie combines AI-generated virtual workout environments, AI interaction, entertainment, and social features to make workouts fun and diverse. FitGenie helps equipment manufacturers enabling product differentiation and boosting global competitiveness.
Innovation Economy | Information ＆ CommunicationsiDental is an intelligent diagnostic system specifically designed for dental clinics and hospitals, utilizing edge-cutting artificial intelligence technology for accurate detection and assessment of cavities and periodontal disease. Powered by image analysis and machine learning algorithms, iDental not only swiftly produces diagnostic results but also significantly improves diagnostic accuracy, helping to build better trust and communication between dentists and patients. The iDental smart diagnostic system offers strong industrial value in the field of dental care. Using AI-powered image analysis, iDental can accurately and efficiently detect dental caries and periodontal disease in real time, helping dentists improve diagnostic precision while reducing human error. The system also generates diagnostic reports that support clearer communication and trust between dentists and patients, increasing patients’ willingness to accept treatment.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careIntelligent and automated cell production system is used to replace human to complete the entire cell culture process—including cell seeding, medium exchanging, subculturing and cell harvesting. With intelligent biomedical imaging analysis, it monitors cell growth, adjusts culture parameters, and selects high-quality cells for stable cultivation. Integrated real-time sensing and big data analytics ensure standardized, optimized production, reducing costs and batch variability.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical care/Machinery ＆ SystemSmart Surgery’s MISAR, integrated with AI image recognition technology, provides real-time surgical navigation during minimally invasive surgeries. The system is based on extensive image data and clinical experience, aiming to assist surgeons in identifying vital organ tissues precisely and offer prompts for surgical procedures. It can shorten the surgery time, increase success rate and reduce the risk of postoperative complications for patients. The MISARS has strong industrial applicability, particularly in the field of laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries. By combining AI-based image recognition with clinical expertise, MISARS can identify critical anatomical structures in real time, enhancing surgical accuracy and reducing the likelihood of human error. This technology can be widely applied in medical centers, regional hospitals, and even educational settings, helping to standardize surgical quality, reduce postoperative complications and medical disputes, and improve the training efficiency of junior surgeons.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careUtilizing the principle of electromagnetic induction, through innovative coil design, multi-axis magnetic field control and electric field visualization navigation technology, it can simultaneously stimulate multiple brain areas, accurately locate and shorten treatment time by 70%, thereby improving safety and clinical efficiency.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical care/Materials ＆ Chemical Engineering ＆ Nanotech/Machinery ＆ SystemThis system integrates Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) with nasal endoscopy, using a 0.8 mm flexible probe for high-resolution, non-invasive imaging of the nasal cavity. It enables clear visualization of olfactory and respiratory mucosa and offers objective support for diagnosing rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and olfactory dysfunction.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careProstate cancer is the second most common cancer among men globally and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in Taiwan (2023). Standard treatments often lead to drug resistance, reducing 5-year survival in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) to 30%. ITRI developed “ITRI-148,” Taiwan’s first oral PROTAC drug targeting AR/AR-V7. Designed for drug-resistant CRPC, it selectively degrades diseased proteins with low toxicity and shows superior efficacy over existing therapies.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careHead and neck cancer, the fifth most common cancer based on MOHW 2011 report in Taiwan, has suboptimal treatment response rates. Recently literatures suggest that Neurotensin receptor 1 plays a very important role in cancer progression and overall survival of patients. To provide a novel therapeutic modality for cancer therapy, DCB and NHRI have developed an anti NTSR1 antibody drug conjugate DCBAD2301 with high specificity, potent tumor suppression, favorable PK, and low toxicity in vitro and in vivo. With a high-yield CHO cell line, DCBAD2301 offers innovative potential for cancer therapy.
Innovation Economy | Biotechnology ＆ Medical careThis technology utilizes a circuit fabric, replacing traditional sensors and wires with conductive fibers that are seamlessly woven into the elastic knee brace. The brace provides precise positioning upon wearing, eliminates the need for disposable electrodes, and addresses the low motivation for home training and high equipment costs among elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis. The knee brace integrates three functions—knee joint angle measurement, surface electromyography (sEMG), and electrical stimulation—making it simple and easy to use.
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