The top-down approach for ARP projects based on 2030 roadmap guidelines has increased industry funding endorsement and commitments and produced several high potential ARP unicorn projectsEstablish an early ad-hoc review forum that leverages availability of ARAC and CAC members to exploit and guide follow-on research direction for high potential ARP projects for new applied researches with high market potential We encourage actively seeking more technical involvement from ARAC advisors in selecting topics beyond meeting periods.The scope of some ARP topics need to ratchet up to aim for higher impact in international markets. Topic selection criteria may worth discussing prior to project reviews.The challenge of smart elder-care is how to make money in mid and low end of the economic population, beyond high-end market in retirement residence.Realign R&D programs from one driven by vision/problem-centered to one driven by market opportunity. ITRI bio-programs could concentrate on three areas: medical devices, bio-material innovation, and cell culture manufacturing and service fields.