ITIC’s Karen Yu Builds Taiwan-UK Deep Tech Corridor

Photo: ITIC · theicons.com August 27, 2026, Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC) hosted Tech Day at the Grand Hyatt Taipei, introducing Taiwan’s industry and investors to research in quantum technologies and silicon photonics. Karen Yu, president of ITIC, attended Tech Week 2026 as an ambassador, bringing a Taiwanese perspective to discussions on global innovation ecosystems. Yu told The Icons, “I see considerable scope for Taiwan and the UK to complement one another in the industries of the future,” as she advances practical cooperation between the two nations. Yu’s dual role, hosting in Taipei and then representing at Cambridge Tech Week, highlights a proactive approach to integrating Taiwan into the early stages of deep tech development, rather than simply scaling proven technologies. Yu’s efforts extended beyond the core events, including a visit to Aegiq in Sheffield, facilitated by an introduction from ITRI, to examine the photonic quantum team’s work firsthand. This targeted engagement with specific research groups emphasises a commitment to understanding the practical challenges of translating research into viable products, and to identifying opportunities for Taiwanese manufacturing expertise to contribute. Photo: ITIC · Source: theicons.com “I keep returning for visits, to assess opportunities and to exchange ideas, gradually turning relationships…