Taiwan and Poland Strengthen Industrial Cooperation in Cybersecurity, Automotive Electronics, and Drone Applications

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Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang and representatives from various Taiwanese and Polish organizations signed a memorandum of understanding to promote industrial cooperation in cybersecurity modules, automotive electronics, and drone applications. The ceremony marked a significant step towards advancing economic and trade relations between Taiwan and Poland. According to Chiayi's Economic Development Department, Taiwan and Poland bring complementary strengths in technology and market potential, which can leverage European industrial supply chains.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Asia UAV AI Innovation Application RandD Center was established in Chiayi in 2022, and as of May, 50 companies and research institutions have joined the center.
  • The government plans to construct an additional 10-hectare site in Chiayi's Taibao City to accommodate growing demand from companies to expand their RandD facilities.
  • The government invested NT$6.86 billion to develop an aerospace park in Minxiong Township, which will focus on the RandD, testing, and production of military drones and their components, with completion expected by 2028.
  • President Lai Ching-te's 'five trusted industry sectors' initiative emphasizes the development of the drone industry, with the Cabinet allocating NT$30 billion to promote drone development and strengthen a China-free drone supply chain.
  • The goal for Taiwan's drone industry is to reach an output value of NT$40 billion by 2030.
  • Jmem Technology Co. is one of Taiwan's most promising companies in the cybersecurity sector, specializing in post-quantum cybersecurity chip development.
  • FC Auto System is a global leader in vehicle modification and the integration of drone technology, with its AeroNest system featuring automated takeoff and landing, autonomous flight functionality, and a rapid battery-swapping mechanism.

Statistics:

  • NT$30 billion (US$1.04 billion) allocated by the Cabinet for promoting drone development and strengthening a China-free drone supply chain.
  • Estimated output value of Taiwan's drone industry by 2030: NT$40 billion.
  • Total investment in the aerospace park in Minxiong Township: NT$6.86 billion.
  • Size of the planned additional site in Taibao City: 10 hectares.
  • Number of companies and research institutions joined the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application RandD Center as of May: 50.

Sources:

  • CNA
  • TaiWang News
  • Taipei Times

"Taiwan, Poland sign memorandum to strengthen industrial cooperation"

. CNA News, 2023-01-04.

  • Chiayi County Government, (official English website)