Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference deepens cooperation in 6 major fields including AI and cybersecurity
The 2nd Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference convened in Grenoble, France, focusing on deepening collaboration across six priority areas including semiconductors, AI, and biomedicine.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 21, 2026 at 14:51
- 🔍 Collected: April 21, 2026 at 15:02 (10 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 21, 2026 at 21:42 (6h 40m after Collected)
(CNA Reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei, 21st) The 2nd Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference debuted in France, with both sides focusing on deepening cooperation in six major fields, including semiconductors and quantum, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity. National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen stated that the scientific research cooperation between Taiwan and France has spanned over 30 years. The two sides have signed multiple scientific research cooperation agreements and established mechanisms for scientific research subsidies and exchanges, making France one of Taiwan's most important scientific research partners in Europe.
Taiwan and France signed a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (STC) on November 23, 2023, jointly implemented by the NSTC and the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESRE). They agreed on six priority cooperation areas: semiconductors and quantum, biomedicine, green energy and carbon reduction, AI and cybersecurity, space, and oceans, and regularly hold the Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference.
The NSTC issued a press release today stating that the 2nd Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference was held in Grenoble, France, from April 20 to 21, Taiwan time. Wu Cheng-wen led the NSTC and its subordinate entity, the National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), along with several Taiwanese academic and research experts to attend, strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the scientific research field between Taiwan and France.
In his opening remarks, Wu Cheng-wen stated that France is one of Taiwan's most important scientific research partners in Europe. The scientific research cooperation relationship between the two sides has exceeded 30 years, during which multiple scientific research cooperation agreements have been signed, and comprehensive mechanisms for scientific research subsidies and exchanges have been established. This includes promoting the cultivation of young talent, exchanges of scientific researchers, joint research projects, and the Taiwan-France Science and Technology Award.
The NSTC pointed out that several important French scientific research institutions assigned high-level personnel to attend, including the French National Research Agency (ANR), the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), and the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (Inria). Wu Cheng-wen met with representatives of various institutions to understand the latest developments in the French scientific research ecosystem and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NARLabs and Inserm. In the future, the two sides will deepen cooperation in the biomedicine and health technology fields.
The NSTC explained that this conference brought together over a hundred important academic and research institutions, experts, and scholars from both sides. Focusing on the six major priority fields—semiconductors and quantum, biomedicine, green energy and carbon reduction, AI and cybersecurity, space, and oceans—they deepened bilateral scientific research dialogue and partnerships through diverse exchange formats such as keynote speeches, topical discussions, institutional visits, and thematic seminars.
The NSTC stated that this conference will compile specific cooperation topics in the six major fields to serve as an important basis for future Taiwan-France scientific research cooperation, aiming to construct a resilient and strategic scientific and technological cooperation network. (Editor: Pan Yi-ching) 1150421
Stand with the facts; every sponsorship you make is the power to guard press freedom.
Download the CNA "First-hand News" APP to grasp the latest news in real time.
The text, images, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and utilized without authorization.
Taiwan and France signed a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (STC) on November 23, 2023, jointly implemented by the NSTC and the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESRE). They agreed on six priority cooperation areas: semiconductors and quantum, biomedicine, green energy and carbon reduction, AI and cybersecurity, space, and oceans, and regularly hold the Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference.
The NSTC issued a press release today stating that the 2nd Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference was held in Grenoble, France, from April 20 to 21, Taiwan time. Wu Cheng-wen led the NSTC and its subordinate entity, the National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), along with several Taiwanese academic and research experts to attend, strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the scientific research field between Taiwan and France.
In his opening remarks, Wu Cheng-wen stated that France is one of Taiwan's most important scientific research partners in Europe. The scientific research cooperation relationship between the two sides has exceeded 30 years, during which multiple scientific research cooperation agreements have been signed, and comprehensive mechanisms for scientific research subsidies and exchanges have been established. This includes promoting the cultivation of young talent, exchanges of scientific researchers, joint research projects, and the Taiwan-France Science and Technology Award.
The NSTC pointed out that several important French scientific research institutions assigned high-level personnel to attend, including the French National Research Agency (ANR), the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), and the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (Inria). Wu Cheng-wen met with representatives of various institutions to understand the latest developments in the French scientific research ecosystem and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NARLabs and Inserm. In the future, the two sides will deepen cooperation in the biomedicine and health technology fields.
The NSTC explained that this conference brought together over a hundred important academic and research institutions, experts, and scholars from both sides. Focusing on the six major priority fields—semiconductors and quantum, biomedicine, green energy and carbon reduction, AI and cybersecurity, space, and oceans—they deepened bilateral scientific research dialogue and partnerships through diverse exchange formats such as keynote speeches, topical discussions, institutional visits, and thematic seminars.
The NSTC stated that this conference will compile specific cooperation topics in the six major fields to serve as an important basis for future Taiwan-France scientific research cooperation, aiming to construct a resilient and strategic scientific and technological cooperation network. (Editor: Pan Yi-ching) 1150421
Stand with the facts; every sponsorship you make is the power to guard press freedom.
Download the CNA "First-hand News" APP to grasp the latest news in real time.
The text, images, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and utilized without authorization.