SelectUSA Highlights Demand for Non-Red Supply Chains, Taiwanese Startup Enters US Market
Taiwanese startup Woneng Technology, specializing in battery modules for unmanned vehicles, plans to establish a factory in the US by 2027, driven by increasing demand for 'non-red supply chains.' The company, which won a silver award at the SelectUSA Tech competition, aims to leverage the large US market and integrate Taiwan's supply chain expertise.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsin-yu, San Francisco, 7th) Li Guanzhi, Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, led Taiwanese startups participating in SelectUSA to Silicon Valley. Woneng Technology, which focuses on battery modules and serves the unmanned vehicle market, won a silver medal in this year's startup competition. Wu Kai, Strategy Director, told the Central News Agency that the demand for non-red supply chains has significantly increased, and the company plans to establish a factory in the US by 2027.
Following their award-winning momentum in the eastern US, Taiwanese startups participating in the 'SelectUSA Investment Summit' began their Silicon Valley itinerary today, engaging with the local ecosystem and presenting their innovations with the same high standards as in Washington D.C.
The exhibition took place at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, offering a panoramic view of the AI hub's skyline.
Since its inception in 2013, the US Department of Commerce's SelectUSA has seen a clear shift in trends this year, focusing on 'non-red supply chains.' Additionally, 'clean technology,' once a key category, has been replaced by 'defense technology' and 'energy technology.'
Wang Chong-chih, CEO of Taiwan Accelerator (TAcc+), stated in an interview that alternatives to China are receiving more attention.
Looking at the list of Taiwanese teams that won awards in the startup competition (SelectUSA Tech), 'health technology' continued to perform strongly, with Gigantech Biomedical winning first place globally in that category. Notably, in the 'defense technology' and 'energy technology' categories, which are highly valued by the US government, Taiwan also had one startup each win second place globally.
Woneng Technology, which won an award in the 'energy technology' category and specializes in 'battery modules,' primarily serves the unmanned vehicle market. Wu Kai, Financial and Strategy Director, told the Central News Agency that the company plans to begin establishing a factory in the US in 2027.
Wu Kai analyzed for the Central News Agency that the US market has a great demand for unmanned vehicles. When evaluating factory locations in the US, the company also observed that the US supply chain is relatively dispersed. Therefore, they are committed to replicating Taiwan's expertise in supply chain integration in the US, planning to first make Taiwan's production line a relatively small but already mass-production-efficient minimum viable unit, and then gradually scale up.
More importantly, Wu Kai pointed out that many customers hope for 'non-red supply chain' alternatives. Given the current geopolitical situation, 'non-red supply chains' have become an important factor for customers considering cooperation, and Woneng Technology is able to tap into this demand.
Wu Kai stated that Taiwan's supply chain is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, possessing flexibility and agility. This allows them to leverage their advantages in industries like drones or unmanned vehicles, where specifications are not yet fully standardized, and even attempt to promote standardization of unmanned vehicle specifications.
Wu Kai said that the decision to establish a presence in the US was not only due to the large US market itself but also because the US offers opportunities for technological integration. Regarding factory locations, Wu Kai noted that factors such as talent, supply chain, customers, and state government support would be considered.
Li Guanzhi, Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, led a delegation to Silicon Valley. Regarding Taiwan-US cooperation, he stated when asked by the Central News Agency that the theme of this 'SelectUSA Investment Summit' primarily revolved around US re-industrialization and how to revitalize US manufacturing. The participating companies also saw market opportunities arising from the US policy direction.
Li Guanzhi pointed out that these market opportunities are precisely the directions Taiwan can strengthen its promotion in the future.
He said that overall, the industrial and trade development policies currently promoted by the US are 'highly consistent' with Taiwan's development direction. In the future, Taiwan and the US will further combine their respective strengths to unleash greater energy from their long-standing cooperative foundation. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsin-yu, San Francisco, 7th) Li Guanzhi, Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, led Taiwanese startups participating in SelectUSA to Silicon Valley. Woneng Technology, which focuses on battery modules and serves the unmanned vehicle market, won a silver medal in this year's startup competition. Wu Kai, Strategy Director, told the Central News Agency that the demand for non-red supply chains has significantly increased, and the company plans to establish a factory in the US by 2027.
Following their award-winning momentum in the eastern US, Taiwanese startups participating in the 'SelectUSA Investment Summit' began their Silicon Valley itinerary today, engaging with the local ecosystem and presenting their innovations with the same high standards as in Washington D.C.
The exhibition took place at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, offering a panoramic view of the AI hub's skyline.
Since its inception in 2013, the US Department of Commerce's SelectUSA has seen a clear shift in trends this year, focusing on 'non-red supply chains.' Additionally, 'clean technology,' once a key category, has been replaced by 'defense technology' and 'energy technology.'
Wang Chong-chih, CEO of Taiwan Accelerator (TAcc+), stated in an interview that alternatives to China are receiving more attention.
Looking at the list of Taiwanese teams that won awards in the startup competition (SelectUSA Tech), 'health technology' continued to perform strongly, with Gigantech Biomedical winning first place globally in that category. Notably, in the 'defense technology' and 'energy technology' categories, which are highly valued by the US government, Taiwan also had one startup each win second place globally.
Woneng Technology, which won an award in the 'energy technology' category and specializes in 'battery modules,' primarily serves the unmanned vehicle market. Wu Kai, Financial and Strategy Director, told the Central News Agency that the company plans to begin establishing a factory in the US in 2027.
Wu Kai analyzed for the Central News Agency that the US market has a great demand for unmanned vehicles. When evaluating factory locations in the US, the company also observed that the US supply chain is relatively dispersed. Therefore, they are committed to replicating Taiwan's expertise in supply chain integration in the US, planning to first make Taiwan's production line a relatively small but already mass-production-efficient minimum viable unit, and then gradually scale up.
More importantly, Wu Kai pointed out that many customers hope for 'non-red supply chain' alternatives. Given the current geopolitical situation, 'non-red supply chains' have become an important factor for customers considering cooperation, and Woneng Technology is able to tap into this demand.
Wu Kai stated that Taiwan's supply chain is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, possessing flexibility and agility. This allows them to leverage their advantages in industries like drones or unmanned vehicles, where specifications are not yet fully standardized, and even attempt to promote standardization of unmanned vehicle specifications.
Wu Kai said that the decision to establish a presence in the US was not only due to the large US market itself but also because the US offers opportunities for technological integration. Regarding factory locations, Wu Kai noted that factors such as talent, supply chain, customers, and state government support would be considered.
Li Guanzhi, Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, led a delegation to Silicon Valley. Regarding Taiwan-US cooperation, he stated when asked by the Central News Agency that the theme of this 'SelectUSA Investment Summit' primarily revolved around US re-industrialization and how to revitalize US manufacturing. The participating companies also saw market opportunities arising from the US policy direction.
Li Guanzhi pointed out that these market opportunities are precisely the directions Taiwan can strengthen its promotion in the future.
He said that overall, the industrial and trade development policies currently promoted by the US are 'highly consistent' with Taiwan's development direction. In the future, Taiwan and the US will further combine their respective strengths to unleash greater energy from their long-standing cooperative foundation. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150508
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