Taiwan and the EU Establish the World's Largest 6G Experimental Network
2024-10-08

DoIT and DG CONNECT co-hosted the "EU-Taiwan Joint 6G SNS Workshop," announcing Taiwan's certification under the SANDBOX project, the first 6G experimental network outside the EU. The event brought EU experts and local 6G R&D companies together to exchange insights and explore future 6G business opportunities.

AMD Establishes Innovative R&D Hub in Southern Taiwan
2024-08-21

Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo welcomed AMD Senior Vice President David Wang, highlighting AMD's support for Taiwan and the importance of collaboration with its technology ecosystem. He noted Taiwan's aim to become an "AI Silicon Island." AMD announced plans to establish R&D hubs in Tainan and Kaohsiung, partnering with local universities and businesses to enhance research and development capabilities.

MOEA Invites Medtronic to Taiwan to Collaborate with Local Businesses in Creating a New Era of AI in Healthcare
2024-06-25

The 2024 International Smart Healthcare Forum featured representatives from major firms like Medtronic, Sanofi, and Microsoft. Over 500 industry leaders attended to discuss AI in healthcare, aiming to enhance Taiwan's biomedical sector through cross-disciplinary collaboration and showcase Taiwan's AI healthcare innovations on the global stage.

Infineon and the MOEA Announce the Establishment of an R&D Center in Taiwan for Automotive Wireless Chip Development.
2024-06-17

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and global automotive semiconductor leader Infineon jointly announced the establishment of the "Advanced Automotive and Wireless Communication Semiconductor R&D Center" in Taiwan. This marks the first R&D center of its kind set up by a European chip manufacturer in Taiwan, further enhancing Taiwan's influence in the global semiconductor and automotive chip sectors.

RIN CEOs Meeting Hosted in Taiwan for the First Time
2024-03-27

The RTOs International Network (RIN) convened its CEOs Meeting 2024 in Taiwan on March 26-27, marking the first time the meeting has been held in the country. The event brought together 12 esteemed international RTOs from Finland, France, Germany, Japan, and Canada.

MOEA Promotes Taiwan-UK R&D Collaboration, Focusing on Compound Semiconductors and Next-Generation Communications
2024-03-20

MOEA and the UK's DSIT announced a joint NT$650 million investment over two years to boost R&D in fields like compound semiconductors and green energy. Participants include Innolux, SPTS, Smartkem, and leading UK universities, with potential to generate over NT$10 billion in value.

MOEA Leads Startups at CES,  Successfully Helping eTreego and KopherBit Enter the International Market
2024-01-08

MOEA led 14 Taiwanese startups to showcase at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, featuring innovations in EV charging stations, solid-state batteries, smart bus systems, aerospace composites, semiconductor materials, IoT, and smart agriculture. With MOEA's support, the startups established connections with renowned companies from Europe and the U.S., achieving notable results.

MOEA Promotes Investment in Semiconductor Materials and Equipment in Taiwan
2023-12-28

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has attracted global semiconductor leaders ASML, Applied Materials, and Lam Research to establish advanced R&D centers in Taiwan, boosting local industry participation and making Taiwan a key hub for semiconductor research.

First 5G-ACIA General Assembly in Taiwan to Unlock Global 5G Market
2023-12-06

The 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA), the world’s largest 5G industrial alliance, held its annual General Assembly in Taiwan for the first time, drawing participation from industry heavyweights such as Bosch, Ericsson, Mitsubishi Electric, Nokia, Qualcomm, and Siemens. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between TAICS and 5G-ACIA to advance 5G applications and standards.

MOEA Achieves Outstanding Results in Taiwan-EU Cross-National R&D Cooperation
2023-11-30

The Ministry of Economic Affairs is enhancing international R&D collaboration by partnering with EUREKA, the largest global research organization. Since 2018, Taiwan has completed three project calls with six countries, securing over NT$420 million in funding and involving 31 companies across high-tech, ICT, biomedical, and sustainable sectors.

EUREKA Launches R&D Cooperation Program with Taiwan, Joined by Five Countries Including the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Switzerland, and Canada
2023-11-20

EUREKA has launched the 2024 GlobalStars Taiwan Call, with five countries—Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Sweden, and Canada—expressing interest in participation. This marks the fourth time Taiwan has been invited to join the organization's multinational R&D collaboration, achieving a record number of participating nations due to Taiwan's strong technological reputation.

MOEA Launches Advanced Ultrafast Laser Center in Tainan with Lithuania Partnership
2023-09-11

The "Ultrafast Laser Technology Research & Innovation Center" was inaugurated at ITRI on September 11, 2023, emphasizing international collaboration. Key representatives from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office, and the Lithuanian Laser Association joined local leaders to advance laser technology research.

MOEA Signs Cooperation Agreement with Stanford and Berkeley to Expand Taiwan-U.S. Startup Collaboration
2023-08-11

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held a press conference in Santa Clara, California, announcing a cooperation agreement between the Industrial Technology Research Institute and UC Berkeley's startup accelerator, SkyDeck, marking its introduction to Taiwan. Collaboration with Stanford's SCPD will further connect Taiwanese startups with Silicon Valley's ecosystem, enhancing resource support.

Chinese Taipei Tops APEC-Funded Projects; MOEA Highlights 7 Key Achievements
2023-07-11

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on July 11th that Taiwan has secured APEC funding for 6 new projects, totaling 47 over four years. This achievement positions Taiwan as the leader among member economies, surpassing the United States, and highlights Taiwan's technological strength and international influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Seizing 6G Business Opportunities: MOEA Visits Sweden to Strengthen Taiwan-EU 6G Collaboration
2023-06-09

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs led Taiwan's largest 6G delegation to Sweden for the 2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit. The delegation, including industry and academic leaders, showcased 19 advanced 6G technologies. They also visited top EU research institutions like EURECOM and Ericsson, aiming to strengthen Taiwan-EU 6G R&D collaborations.

2023 EU-Taiwan 6G SNS Joint Workshop
2023-05-30

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) and the EU DG CONNECT co-hosted the "2023 EU-Taiwan 6G SNS Joint Workshop" at TICC, focusing on 6G vision and R&D. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Europe's 6G-IA and Taiwan's TAICS, fostering future cooperation in 6G communication systems and networks.

The official announcement of the first Taiwan-UK bilateral Call in 2023
2023-03-08

DoIT and Innovate UK announced the "Call for 2023 Taiwan-UK Innovation Collaboration," running from April 24 to July 19, 2023. This initiative supports joint funding in smart technology, green energy, and biotechnology, with the UK offering up to £2 million for UK enterprises. Taiwanese companies can receive up to 50% funding, fostering international R&D collaboration.

MOEA Delegation to the U.S. Secures TWD 3 Billion in R&D Investments
2023-03-24

On February 23, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced during a press conference in San Jose that Lam Research and Cadence will invest TWD 3 billion in R&D in Taiwan. Furthermore, five startups from the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) will collaborate with prominent international tech companies, highlighting Taiwan's innovation capabilities.

Taiwan demonstrates technological strength with the highest number of endorsed projects among all economies in APEC PPSTI.
2023-02-20

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) participated in the 21st APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology, and Innovation (PPSTI) meeting in California on February 18-19. Taiwan achieved the highest number of endorsed projects in APEC, emphasizing its leadership in enhancing regional science and technology connectivity.