Department of Industrial Technology

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MOEA and Poland's NCBR Launch Bilateral R&D Cooperation Platform First Joint Call in 2027 to Connect Taiwan and Europe's Innovation Ecosystems

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on 24 June that it has signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on Taiwan-Poland Industrial Innovation and R&D Cooperation" with Poland's National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) during the "2026 Taiwan Expo in Europe". Cynthia Kiang, Deputy Minister of the MOEA, stated that Poland is one of Taiwan's vital strategic partners. Poland locates in the heart of Europe, serving as a bridge connecting Eastern and Western Europe. Meanwhile, Taiwan holds a critical position in the global supply chain, possessing the most advanced chip manufacturing technologies and being as a major provider of AI servers. Taiwan and Poland are poised to collaborate across several key areas, such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and green energy. The signing of this MOU symbolizes the extension of Taiwan-Poland relations from economic and trade exchanges into forward-looking scientific research cooperation. The newly established R&D cooperation platform, along with subsequent joint calls for proposals, is expected to leverage the industrial strengths and complementarities of both sides to co-create a new future.

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MOEA Leads Delegation to Europe's EuCNC & 6G Summit Taiwan's 6GIF and Europe's 6G IA Sign 6G Industry Cooperation MoU to Advance a Global 6G Ecosystem

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), led a Taiwan delegation comprising representatives from industry, academia, and research institutes to participate in the 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit, held in Malaga, Spain, from June 2-5. As Europe's flagship event for advanced communications research, the summit serves as an important international platform for collaboration on future network technologies and global 6G development.

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Launches AI Innovation Pavilion at InnoVEX TREE Program Startups Surpass NT$9.35 Billion in Total Fundraising, Showcasing Taiwan's Cross-Sector AI Readiness

The AI X Innovation Pavilion, presented by the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), opened on June 2 at InnoVEX. Centered on the theme of "AI innovation" this year's pavilion brings together achievements from the Taiwan Research Institute Advanced Technology Entrepreneur Ecosystem (TREE) Program and gold and silver winners of the 2026 Best AI Awards. A total of 31 innovations are on display, spanning intelligent machinery, communications, green energy, semiconductor applications, biotech and medical devices demonstrating Taiwan's comprehensive capabilities in cross-sector AI application. Since the launch of the TREE Program in 2021, DoIT has supported over 60 startups, with cumulative fundraising reaching NT$9.35 billion. TREE-supported teams also secured 25% of the spots in the Top 30 of the Startup Bloom Program entrepreneurship competition, underscoring the growing strength of Taiwan's research-driven startup ecosystem.

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MOEA Establishes AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center Focusing on Healthcare, Logistics, Food Services, and Disaster Response to Strengthen Core Competitiveness in Robotics

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced today (May 19) the official opening of the AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center (ARIDC) at the Industrial Technology Research Institute's (ITRI) Liuja Campus. Jointly established by the MOEA, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), and the National Development Council (NDC), the center focuses on integrating and validating critical smart robotics technologies. It will actively target four major application sectors: healthcare, logistics, food services, and disaster response, aiming to become a pivotal hub connecting international startups with domestic industries and research institutions to expand Taiwan's robotics ecosystem. By linking the NSTC's National Intelligent Robotics Research Center in Shalun and the intelligent robotics industry cluster in Liuying, the new facility will form Tainan's "AI Industry Golden Triangle," boosting competitiveness and helping Taiwanese suppliers secure a vital position in the global robotics supply chain.

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Taiwan's Research Excellence Shines at Edison Awards with 16 Wins

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan today (May 12) announced Taiwan's results at the 2026 Edison Awards, marking another landmark year for the country at what is widely regarded as "the Oscars of Innovation." In total, Taiwan received 16 awards this year, joining other winners including Dell, Medtronic, and Dow.

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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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