Singapore, April 28 -- Japan-based iPark Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to strengthen Japan-Taiwan collaboration in the healthcare and drug discovery fields.

ITRI, one of Taiwan's largest public research institutions, has established strong networks with startups, academia, and hospitals across Taiwan, and is recognised for its strengths in venture investment and commercialisation support.

Under the MoU, the two organisations will leverage their respective networks to enhance collaboration between Japanese and Taiwanese startups, promote joint initiatives, and accelerate the creation of innovation.

The main areas of cooperation include:

* Strengthe...