For the research and development and the introduction of new technology, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy may give advice to a person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs to install and operate an auxiliary research institute or make an investment for joint research, information exchange and the development of technology: <Amended by Act No. 5784, Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 7740, Dec. 23, 2005>
| 1. | A government investment institution directed and supervised by the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy; |
| 2. | An organization of electrical engineers as prescribed in Article 18; |
| 3. | An organization related to electric technology; and |
| 4. | An academic organization related to electricity. |