What 財團法人成大研究發展基金會 does

NCKU Research and Development Foundation (NCKURDF; 財團法人成大研究發展基金會) is a non-profit juridical foundation established in February 1993 under approval from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China. It was founded through donations from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) faculty, students, and alumni, along with private sponsors of science and technology R&D. The foundation operates as an administrative intermediary that integrates academic, industry, and government human resources to deliver technical consultation and services across four domains: social science, science and engineering, medicine, and management. Since 1994 it has coordinated the 'Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan,' a partnership network comprising 20 colleges/universities and three research institutes located across Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung.

The foundation operates two primary revenue streams. First, research project management services: NCKURDF administers government- and industry-funded research projects flowing through NCKU and partner institutions, charging a 20% management fee on project budgets (reduced to 10% for first-year principal investigators under a preferential program launched April 2026). Second, professional training and certification courses: a catalog spanning ISO management system certifications (ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Lead Auditor, ISO 14068 Carbon Neutrality Chief Verifier, ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint, ISO 14064-1:2018 Organizational GHG), environmental and safety specialist training (toxic chemical substances, indoor air quality maintenance, wastewater treatment, Class B waste treatment), technical software training (SLOPE-ffdm 2.0 slope stability analysis), hands-on instrument training (scanning electron microscopy), and an annual RiSER research conference. Course fees range from NT$1,300 to NT$32,000. Distribution is direct-to-client through the foundation's online business system and institutional channels, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platform, patents, or trademarks.

The foundation serves three customer segments: governmental agencies (primary), private-sector industries seeking R&D collaboration and training (primary), and individual professionals pursuing certification and continuing education (secondary). With approximately 24 employees and a recent office relocation (February 2026) to a standalone commercial building in Tainan's East District, the foundation is operationally active but modest in scale. No revenue, funding, M&A, or headcount trend data is disclosed in available sources.

Name

財團法人成大研究發展基金會

Legal name

財團法人成大研究發展基金會

Website

https://ckhp.ncku.edu.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NCKURDF is a Taiwan non-profit foundation established in 1993 under Ministry of Economic Affairs approval that administers government and industry research projects for NCKU and 20+ partner institutions, and delivers professional certification training courses. It serves government agencies, private industry, and individual professionals seeking ISO and technical credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research Administration and Technical Consulting Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Administration & Compliance (Sponsored Programs, IRB/REB) (EDADAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI), Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Research administration services
• Technical consulting services
• Professional certification training
• Academic technology transfer
• ISO certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tainan City

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Project Management Services: NCKURDF provides project management and administrative services for research projects funded by governmental agencies and private sectors. The foundation charges management fees for handling research contracts, typically 20% for standard projects with promotional rates as low as 10% for new project managers in their first year.
2. Professional Training Courses: The foundation operates training programs including certification courses for industrial safety, environmental management, energy systems, carbon neutrality, and professional development. Course fees range from NT$1,300 to NT$32,000 per program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The NCKU Research and Development Foundation is a non-profit foundation established in February 1993 to provide administrative management of research projects and technical consultation services for government agencies and the private sector. It also operates professional training and certification courses, including ISO-related certification programs, leveraging the academic resources of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).

Product overview

NCKURDF is a non-profit research foundation that provides administrative management services for research projects and technical consultation to government agencies and private sectors. The foundation coordinates resources across National Cheng Kung University and 20+ partner institutions to offer professional training courses and technical services. The portfolio consists primarily of professional certification training programs (including ISO management system auditor certifications, environmental/health/safety specialist training, and software training for tools like SLOPE-ffdm 2.0), research conferences (such as RiSER Conference), and technical consultation services across social science, science and engineering, medicine, and management domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Cheng Kung UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding university and primary partner. Faculty members, students, and alumni of NCKU donated to establish the foundation in 1993. NCKU provides research facilities and human resources to the foundation's operations.
• I-Shou UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan, located in Kaohsiung.
• Southern Taiwan University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Kung Shan University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan, located in Tainan.
• Chang Jung UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Chung Hwa University of Medical TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan, located in Hwai.
• Far East UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Chengshou UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Kao Yuan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Fooyin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Tajen Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan, located in Pingtung.
• Yung Ta Institute of Technology & CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Fortune Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Tainan University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Chin-Yi University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Nan Jeon Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Wufeng Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Mei Ho Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Tung-Fang Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institute in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Asian Vegetable Research and Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partner in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Taiwan Sugar Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partner in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.
• Taiwan Livestock Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partner in the Human Resources Alliance in Southern Taiwan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Health Research Institutes (NHRI): National non-profit foundation conducting biomedical and health-related research with government funding. NHRI is comparable in its foundation structure, government project administration, and academic-talent integration model, though focused on the medical domain.
• Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC): Taiwan's automotive industry R&D and certification foundation, providing testing services and technical training. ARTC shares NCKURDF's model of government-funded R&D project administration combined with industry certification and training programs.
• Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI): Industry-specific R&D foundation serving Taiwan's textile sector with testing, certification, and training services. TTRI is highly comparable in operating a foundation-style R&D service platform with multi-domain technical offerings and recurring certification revenue.
• National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs): National-level non-profit umbrella organization coordinating multiple Taiwan research laboratories. NARLabs is directly comparable in coordinating multi-institution research resources for government and industry clients, although its scope is national rather than regional.
• Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI): Industry-focused R&D foundation providing testing, certification, and training to Taiwan's food industry. FIRDI mirrors NCKURDF's combination of technical services, certification training, and government-funded research project management.
• Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER): Non-profit policy and economic research foundation in Taiwan that conducts commissioned research for government and industry. CIER shares NCKURDF's model of bundling research administration, consulting services, and training under a single foundation structure.
• NTU Research and Development Foundation: The research administration foundation affiliated with National Taiwan University, Taiwan's other flagship public research university. This is the closest direct comparable in terms of institutional anchor (top public university), service portfolio (project management + training), and customer base (government and industry).
• Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC): Industry-specific R&D foundation providing testing, certification, and technical services to Taiwanese manufacturers. MIRDC is directly comparable in operating a foundation-style R&D service vehicle with technical training and project management revenue streams.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Taiwan's flagship non-profit applied research organization, similarly chartered to bridge academic research and industrial application across multiple disciplines. ITRI is the most direct comparable in terms of mission (technology transfer from research to industry) and structure (foundation-style R&D administration), but operates at a much larger national scale.
• Institute for Information Industry (III): Non-profit foundation focused on IT industry development, research, and professional training in Taiwan. III mirrors NCKURDF's combination of industry-focused consulting, R&D administration, and certification training, and competes for similar government-funded digital transformation contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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