Quantum Promotion Office Established: Ministry of Economic Affairs Hopes to Attract Over NT$100 Million in Foreign Investment
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has established the "Quantum Technology Industry Promotion Office" to advance quantum technology, which is deemed the next critical technology after AI. This initiative aims to attract over NT$100 million in foreign investment and encourage more than 10 domestic companies to enter the field.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, April 27) – Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs today announced the establishment of the "Quantum Technology Industry Promotion Office." Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin pointed out that following the wave of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology will be the next critical technology. Director-General Kuo Chao-chung of the Industrial Technology Department stated that in terms of international investment, the office is expected to attract at least one foreign company to establish operations in Taiwan, with an estimated investment of at least NT$100 million.
To promote the development of quantum technology, the Ministry of Economic Affairs held a tea reception today for the establishment of the "Quantum Technology Industry Promotion Office." During his speech, Kung Ming-hsin noted that while quantum computing technology is developing rapidly, the threshold for industrialization remains high. Many companies possess technical capabilities but are still observing how to enter the market and connect with international trends. The Ministry of Economic Affairs established this promotion office to integrate the strengths of industry, academia, and research, allowing Taiwan to secure a key position in the early stages of quantum industry development.
Kung Ming-hsin stated that Taiwan's entry into the quantum field is not starting from scratch. Leveraging its advantages in semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, and system integration, Taiwan already possesses critical capabilities for developing quantum bit manufacturing and applications. More importantly, Taiwan also has system integration capabilities, which can integrate different technologies and components from various manufacturers into practical operational systems – a crucial capability for quantum computers moving towards practical use.
Furthermore, quantum computers need to operate in near absolute zero environments. How related AI servers, equipment, and wiring can operate at low temperatures are all areas of Taiwan's strength.
Kung Ming-hsin highlighted that the future office will focus on three major aspects: "cooperation, localization, and connection." It will promote international cooperation and localization, deepen industrial technology guidance, and establish a cross-domain exchange platform to help companies lower entry barriers, secure international orders, and attract major international manufacturers to set up R&D bases in Taiwan, driving the participation of the local supply chain.
Regarding international investment potential, Kuo Chao-chung revealed in an interview before the event that at least 2 to 3 international companies are currently in discussions to establish R&D centers in Taiwan. Although the Ministry of Economic Affairs has not set a specific scale requirement, preliminary estimates suggest investments of at least NT$100 million.
Domestically, more than 10 companies are expected to participate. As quantum technology involves ultra-low temperature environments and precise manufacturing processes, it demands extremely high standards for materials, wiring, and control systems. Taiwan has advantages in related manufacturing and system integration, and domestic electronic giants and material manufacturers have already started strategic deployments.
Kung Ming-hsin emphasized that Taiwan's semiconductor industry has secured a critical global position over the past 40 years. With excellent quality, trust established within the industry, and long-accumulated cooperation resilience, the Ministry of Economic Affairs will work with all sectors to promote the development of the quantum industry in its nascent stage, moving towards the vision of "Quantum Taiwan." This aims to make Taiwan not only a "Silicon Island" but also a "Quantum Island." (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150427
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To promote the development of quantum technology, the Ministry of Economic Affairs held a tea reception today for the establishment of the "Quantum Technology Industry Promotion Office." During his speech, Kung Ming-hsin noted that while quantum computing technology is developing rapidly, the threshold for industrialization remains high. Many companies possess technical capabilities but are still observing how to enter the market and connect with international trends. The Ministry of Economic Affairs established this promotion office to integrate the strengths of industry, academia, and research, allowing Taiwan to secure a key position in the early stages of quantum industry development.
Kung Ming-hsin stated that Taiwan's entry into the quantum field is not starting from scratch. Leveraging its advantages in semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, and system integration, Taiwan already possesses critical capabilities for developing quantum bit manufacturing and applications. More importantly, Taiwan also has system integration capabilities, which can integrate different technologies and components from various manufacturers into practical operational systems – a crucial capability for quantum computers moving towards practical use.
Furthermore, quantum computers need to operate in near absolute zero environments. How related AI servers, equipment, and wiring can operate at low temperatures are all areas of Taiwan's strength.
Kung Ming-hsin highlighted that the future office will focus on three major aspects: "cooperation, localization, and connection." It will promote international cooperation and localization, deepen industrial technology guidance, and establish a cross-domain exchange platform to help companies lower entry barriers, secure international orders, and attract major international manufacturers to set up R&D bases in Taiwan, driving the participation of the local supply chain.
Regarding international investment potential, Kuo Chao-chung revealed in an interview before the event that at least 2 to 3 international companies are currently in discussions to establish R&D centers in Taiwan. Although the Ministry of Economic Affairs has not set a specific scale requirement, preliminary estimates suggest investments of at least NT$100 million.
Domestically, more than 10 companies are expected to participate. As quantum technology involves ultra-low temperature environments and precise manufacturing processes, it demands extremely high standards for materials, wiring, and control systems. Taiwan has advantages in related manufacturing and system integration, and domestic electronic giants and material manufacturers have already started strategic deployments.
Kung Ming-hsin emphasized that Taiwan's semiconductor industry has secured a critical global position over the past 40 years. With excellent quality, trust established within the industry, and long-accumulated cooperation resilience, the Ministry of Economic Affairs will work with all sectors to promote the development of the quantum industry in its nascent stage, moving towards the vision of "Quantum Taiwan." This aims to make Taiwan not only a "Silicon Island" but also a "Quantum Island." (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150427
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