Department of Industrial Technology

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MOEA Breaks Ground on Advanced Semiconductor R&D Center: Taiwan's First 12-Inch Pilot Line to Target AI, Silicon Photonics, and Quantum Technology

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced today that the Advanced Semiconductor R&D Center has officially broken ground at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) headquarters campus in Hsinchu. Jointly promoted by the MOEA, the National Development Council (NDC), and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), the project is supported under the IC Taiwan initiative and will establish the nation's first 12-inch advanced semiconductor pilot line. Scheduled for completion in December 2027, this R&D center will provide comprehensive services including innovative IC design verification, advanced process development, and localized equipment and material validation. The facility is designed to lower verification barriers for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), effectively bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial commercialization. By enabling deployment of cutting-edge technologies such as AI chips, silicon photonics, and quantum technologies, the Center will further solidify Taiwan's leadership within the global semiconductor ecosystem.

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MOEA Launches 2026 Best AI Awards, ushering in a New Generation of Agentic AI to Accelerate Adoption Across All Industries

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today hosted a press conference to launch the 2026 Best AI Awards, officially kicking off Taiwan's most iconic AI software event. The competition features two main categories: AI Applications and IC Design, with a top prize of NT$1 million. Building on the inaugural event's mission to catalyze key AI innovations and attract international talent, this year's awards introduce a new focus: encouraging developers to leverage global resources like GitHub to fine-tune AI models that meet local demands. Furthermore, the MOEA is actively inviting international enterprises to Taiwan to collaborate with the nation's robust semiconductor supply chain in creating cutting-edge Edge AI solutions. Registration is open from today until March 16, and large enterprises, SMEs, startups, students, and international teams are invited to participate.

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MOEA Marks Major Milestone in Taiwan-Europe R&D Collaboration, Driving NT$42 Billion in Industrial Value

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) in Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held a press conference on Jan. 7 to showcase the achievements of the MOEA A+ Program in advancing cross-border R&D collaboration with Europe. The event highlighted the impressive achievements of Taiwan-Europe cooperation amid ongoing global supply chain restructuring.

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Taiwan Unveils Its First 6G Base Station Antenna System at IEEE GLOBECOM 2025

TAIPEI, Taiwan, December 9, 2025 - The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today introduced a landmark achievement in Taiwan's next-generation communications development, presenting the nation's first 6G base-station antenna system at IEEE GLOBECOM 2025. This unveiling marks Taiwan's first public demonstration of its self-developed base-station technologies for the new 6G frequency bands on the world stage.

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The Pavilion of the Department of Industrial Technology of MOEA Showcased 15 Medical Technologies Partnered with Formosa Heavy Industries to Enter the rTMS Market

Earlier today (Dec. 4th), the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) opened its pavilion at the “2025 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan” and presented 15 cutting-edge medical technology achievements, including smart medical devices, precision testing, regenerative repair and process innovation, with Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB). These outcomes demonstrate that Taiwan has the capability to conduct independent research and development, as well as the capability to commercialize smart healthcare core technologies and clinical applications. DoIT also witnessed the signing of an agreement between the MIRDC and Formosa Heavy Industries for the technology licensing of the "Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Treatment System," which signifies that a domestically developed key technology for rTMS has officially moved towards commercial application.

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Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)

ITRI, one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions, has been pioneering industrial development since 1973. Through its branches across the world, ITRI has incubated more than 270 innovative companies.

Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB)

DCB is dedicated to R&D in botanical drug products, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and innovative and explorative research in the preclinical stage of development and setting top priorities for attaining Investigational New Drug approvals by domestic and foreign regulatory agencies.

Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC)

Backed by a large number of laboratories, ARTC has disposes of a global certification network in conjunction with European and US counterparts, providing one-stop services from R&D, design, manufacturing to certification to help Taiwan-made components compete in the global market.

Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC)

MIRDC continuously develops leading technologies in metal and related areas such as Forming, Automotive, Mold & Precision Machining, Medical Device Technology and Healthcare.

Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI)

FIRDI is one of the most comprehensive food research institutes in Taiwan. FIRDC strives to improve the sanitation and quality of processed foods. Its Bioresource Collection and Research Center is deemed the most comprehensive bioresource center in Asia.

Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI)

With its aim to become one of the world’s leading textile research institutes, TTRI focuses on the development of key textile materials, functional apparel and home textiles, high value-added technical textiles, environmentally-friendly and energy-saving textile technologies, as well as textile testing and certification.

Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC)

SOIC supports the development of Taiwan’s marine industry, applying its R&D achievements to marine engineering planning, ship and ocean platform design, technical services, and knowledge integration services.

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