NDC: Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Great Silicon Valley Showing Results, Accelerating AI and Semiconductor Upgrades
The National Development Council reported the progress of the 'Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Great Silicon Valley Promotion Plan', highlighting significant investments and achievements in AI, compound semiconductors, and infrastructure development to bolster Taiwan's tech sector.
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Tzu-yu, Taipei, 16th) The National Development Council (NDC) reported the progress of the 'Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Great Silicon Valley Promotion Plan' at a committee meeting today, noting that results have been seen in deepening cutting-edge technologies and strengthening tech startups. In areas such as compound semiconductors and new drug development, accumulated investments reached about NT$44.74 million; investments in low-earth orbit communications, space industry, and innovative biomedical R&D have reached NT$158 million.
The NDC held its 140th committee meeting today to hear the "Progress Report on the 'Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Great Silicon Valley Promotion Plan'" and review the Ministry of Economic Affairs' draft "Overall Improvement and Adaptation Plan for Central Government-Managed River Basins (Years 116-121)" submitted by the Executive Yuan.
NDC Minister Yeh Chun-hsien pointed out that the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region is an important high-tech industrial cluster in Taiwan, with an overall output value of NT$9.8 trillion, accounting for 23% of the national total, and an employed population of about 1.93 million, or 16% of the national total. After the Executive Yuan approved the plan on September 30, Year 113, relevant ministries have actively implemented it. There are now concrete results, which will help accelerate the upgrading of the AI and semiconductor industries.
The NDC listed the effectiveness of the plan in a press release. In terms of "deepening cutting-edge technology to drive industrial innovation," relevant ministries assisted over 1,400 enterprises in adopting AI applications. In the vehicle industry's adoption of AI technology alone, 6 companies were assisted in reducing costs, with an estimated output value increase of NT$772 million and investments of NT$42.79 million facilitated.
Furthermore, in areas like compound semiconductors and new drug development, cumulative investments of about NT$44.74 million have been facilitated; investments in low-earth orbit communications, space industry, and innovative biomedical R&D have reached NT$158 million.
Regarding "strengthening deep tech startup development," the government, through technology industrialization platforms, has facilitated technology transfers of NT$115 million and industry-academia cooperation of NT$1.165 billion, spawning 4 startups; it has also nurtured 85 SMEs, driving investments and orders totaling NT$490 million.
As of March Year 115, the National Development Fund has invested in 208 companies in the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region, with cumulative investments reaching NT$5.271 billion. Through international linkage mechanisms, 57 startup teams were led to participate in international exhibitions, actively expanding into overseas markets.
In terms of "recruiting and nurturing talent according to local needs," 5,410 talents in key areas have been cultivated through national key field research academies and industry-academia cooperation mechanisms.
Regarding "optimizing park construction to build a tech corridor," the National Science and Technology Council completed the feasibility study for the Longtan Science Park expansion project; the Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli county/city governments are also promoting the development of over 20 industrial parks, with an overall planned and applied area exceeding 1,000 hectares. Meanwhile, through the three-dimensional development of industrial zones, an additional investment of NT$6.491 billion has been made, which can create about 2,485 job opportunities.
The NDC stated that relevant ministries will continue to strengthen supporting measures and infrastructure systems such as transportation, water supply, and power supply in the region to enhance the development advantages of the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli tech industry.
Additionally, the NDC also reviewed and approved the Ministry of Economic Affairs' overall improvement and adaptation plan for central government-managed river basins today. This plan aims to respond to extreme climate challenges by transitioning from traditional flood control to resilient adaptation, building adaptation mechanisms that exceed protection standards scenarios, and combining non-engineering measures to strengthen the flood control and adaptation capabilities of river basins.
The NDC noted that after the plan is executed, it will effectively strengthen the natural disaster adaptation capabilities of the nation's central government-managed river basins, promote smart water conservancy applications, and mitigate disaster impacts induced by extreme rainfall. It aligns with the new water control goals of "minimum flooding area, fastest water receding time, and highest safety standards," constructing a safe, sustainable, and livable land environment for the people. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150416
The NDC held its 140th committee meeting today to hear the "Progress Report on the 'Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Great Silicon Valley Promotion Plan'" and review the Ministry of Economic Affairs' draft "Overall Improvement and Adaptation Plan for Central Government-Managed River Basins (Years 116-121)" submitted by the Executive Yuan.
NDC Minister Yeh Chun-hsien pointed out that the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region is an important high-tech industrial cluster in Taiwan, with an overall output value of NT$9.8 trillion, accounting for 23% of the national total, and an employed population of about 1.93 million, or 16% of the national total. After the Executive Yuan approved the plan on September 30, Year 113, relevant ministries have actively implemented it. There are now concrete results, which will help accelerate the upgrading of the AI and semiconductor industries.
The NDC listed the effectiveness of the plan in a press release. In terms of "deepening cutting-edge technology to drive industrial innovation," relevant ministries assisted over 1,400 enterprises in adopting AI applications. In the vehicle industry's adoption of AI technology alone, 6 companies were assisted in reducing costs, with an estimated output value increase of NT$772 million and investments of NT$42.79 million facilitated.
Furthermore, in areas like compound semiconductors and new drug development, cumulative investments of about NT$44.74 million have been facilitated; investments in low-earth orbit communications, space industry, and innovative biomedical R&D have reached NT$158 million.
Regarding "strengthening deep tech startup development," the government, through technology industrialization platforms, has facilitated technology transfers of NT$115 million and industry-academia cooperation of NT$1.165 billion, spawning 4 startups; it has also nurtured 85 SMEs, driving investments and orders totaling NT$490 million.
As of March Year 115, the National Development Fund has invested in 208 companies in the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region, with cumulative investments reaching NT$5.271 billion. Through international linkage mechanisms, 57 startup teams were led to participate in international exhibitions, actively expanding into overseas markets.
In terms of "recruiting and nurturing talent according to local needs," 5,410 talents in key areas have been cultivated through national key field research academies and industry-academia cooperation mechanisms.
Regarding "optimizing park construction to build a tech corridor," the National Science and Technology Council completed the feasibility study for the Longtan Science Park expansion project; the Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli county/city governments are also promoting the development of over 20 industrial parks, with an overall planned and applied area exceeding 1,000 hectares. Meanwhile, through the three-dimensional development of industrial zones, an additional investment of NT$6.491 billion has been made, which can create about 2,485 job opportunities.
The NDC stated that relevant ministries will continue to strengthen supporting measures and infrastructure systems such as transportation, water supply, and power supply in the region to enhance the development advantages of the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli tech industry.
Additionally, the NDC also reviewed and approved the Ministry of Economic Affairs' overall improvement and adaptation plan for central government-managed river basins today. This plan aims to respond to extreme climate challenges by transitioning from traditional flood control to resilient adaptation, building adaptation mechanisms that exceed protection standards scenarios, and combining non-engineering measures to strengthen the flood control and adaptation capabilities of river basins.
The NDC noted that after the plan is executed, it will effectively strengthen the natural disaster adaptation capabilities of the nation's central government-managed river basins, promote smart water conservancy applications, and mitigate disaster impacts induced by extreme rainfall. It aligns with the new water control goals of "minimum flooding area, fastest water receding time, and highest safety standards," constructing a safe, sustainable, and livable land environment for the people. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150416