Achievements

On March 20, 2025, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in collaboration with the Taiwan–U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), hosted the “U.S. Microelectronics Commons Seminar – Drone Supply Chain” at the Humble House Hotel in Taipei. The event highlighted opportunities for Taiwan–U.S. collaboration in microelectronics and drone technologies.

The seminar introduced the U.S. Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons program, supported by the CHIPS and Science Act. The initiative aims to strengthen the domestic microelectronics supply chain and accelerate R&D in materials, equipment, and prototyping.

Key discussions featured U.S. innovation hubs such as the Northwest AI Hub, SWAP, and centers in Kansas, Virginia, Oklahoma, and Los Angeles. Other highlights included ecosystem insights from Xponential (The Autonomy Trade Show), SelectUSA, TEDIBOA, and the Defense Innovation Unit’s strategies for advancing drone sector innovation.Deloitte also presented investment and tax considerations for foreign companies entering the U.S. market, offering valuable guidance for Taiwanese firms.

TUSA will continue supporting local industries by connecting them with U.S. innovation platforms and advancing cross-border supply chain partnerships in emerging technologies.

On November 11, 2024, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Eve Lieberman led a 19-member delegation to Taiwan. The group included key government officials and representatives from cutting-edge American companies such as Mesa Quantum Systems, Agile Space, and Caribou Thunder. The visit aimed to expand collaboration opportunities in quantum technology, aerospace, and innovation-driven industries.

With support from the Taiwan–U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), the delegation visited the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) exhibition center. During the visit, they received a briefing from ITRI's Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and the Open Lab initiative, which fosters entrepreneurship and startup applications.

Lt. Governor Primavera introduced Colorado’s key industry strengths in artificial intelligence, aerospace, renewable energy, cybersecurity, quantum technology, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and electronics. OEDIT Director Lieberman expressed enthusiasm for advancing industry-academia collaboration between the U.S. and Taiwan, citing the potential for impactful bilateral exchanges.

Delegation members voiced strong interest in future collaborations with ITRI in quantum, aerospace, and semiconductor-related research. TUSA will continue to serve as a bridge between Colorado and Taiwan, supporting deeper engagement and tangible cooperation in high-tech sectors.

To promote bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and the state of Arizona in the fields of biomedical and aerospace industries, the Taiwan-U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA) received a delegation from Arizona on November 5, 2024. The delegation was led by Kevin O’Shea, Deputy Director of the Arizona Commerce Authority, and included representatives from several U.S. companies in the biomedical and aerospace sectors, such as ZenaDrone, AGM Global Vision, BRO Breault Research, Lunasonde, and Pinnacle Transplant Technologies. The group visited Taiwan to explore business opportunities and discuss potential technical collaborations.

TUSA arranged for the delegation to visit the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), where they were introduced to ITRI’s innovation capabilities, biomedical applications, and aerospace-related R&D initiatives, as well as its international cooperation models. Many U.S. companies expressed strong interest in working with ITRI. Among them, Pinnacle Transplant Technologies, a U.S. medical company specializing in allograft products, showed particular interest in collaborating with ITRI’s Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories to develop amniotic membrane-based technologies for treating chronic and non-healing wounds.

In the aerospace sector, radar technology developer Lunasonde presented its ultra-low-frequency radar system, which leverages satellite-based earth observation and powerful AI algorithms to scan subsurface resources and analyze underground data. TUSA facilitated a meeting between Lunasonde and Taiwan’s space technology provider Polaris, which specializes in geospatial intelligence, remote sensing, mapping, environmental data analysis, and disaster assessment for civil applications. Polaris aims to integrate radar-based earth mapping into its current services. Should both sides proceed with cooperation, they could jointly develop new radar mapping solutions for defense and military use, strengthening Taiwan–U.S. aerospace technology collaboration.

In November 2024, Idaho Governor Brad Little led an industrial delegation to Taiwan to deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of AI robotics. On November 4, under the support of TUSA (Taiwan-U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office), the "Taiwan-U.S. AI Robotics Industry Collaboration Showcase: Welding the Future, Connecting the World" was held.

The event was headlined by TM Robot CEO Chen Shang-Hao and AMET President Don Schwemmer, and featured special guests including Lin Te-Sheng, Secretary-General of the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), Governor Brad Little, Commercial Officer Christopher Kavanagh from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and Jeff Lin, Executive Director of the TUSA Office.

At the showcase, TM Robot and AMET unveiled a jointly developed prototype of an AI-powered collaborative welding robot. This robot integrates visual recognition and intelligent welding technologies, highlighting Taiwan and the U.S.'s joint capabilities in smart manufacturing and applied R&D.

The event drew significant interest from the automation and welding industries, with 47 representatives in attendance from companies and institutions such as Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), China Steel Structure, China Steel Machinery, CSBC Corporation, Taiwan, Chun-Yi, Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), and Chen-Sheng Technology.

Following the event, a networking dinner with the AMET delegation further promoted in-depth industry engagement and opened doors to potential collaborations in precision welding and automation solutions. TUSA will continue fostering connections across the AI robotics supply chain and support global expansion, strengthening Taiwan-U.S. technological partnership and mutual industrial growth.

To promote collaboration between Taiwan and the United States in the clean energy sector, the Taiwan-U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA) is scheduled to host the “International Clean Energy Systems Supply Chain Forum” on October 18, 2025. The forum aims to assist Taiwanese metal industry suppliers in entering the global clean energy supply chain. On September 25, TUSA met with Eric Crowley, the new Deputy Chief of the Commercial Section at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), to present the event’s objectives and formally invite him to deliver opening remarks.

The forum will feature leading U.S.-based clean energy companies such as GE Vernova, Bloom Energy, Linde, and Rockwell Automation—who will introduce their latest technologies and products. ITRI’s Research Manager, Ms. Shih Hui-Ling, will also share insights on Taiwan’s energy transformation, addressing market trends and the demand for decarbonization. The event will focus on emerging fields such as hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and smart energy management systems, highlighting the global potential of the clean energy transition.

Following the keynote sessions, B2B matchmaking meetings will be arranged between international system providers and Taiwanese firms. TUSA aims to create tangible cooperation opportunities that will enhance the competitiveness and added value of Taiwan’s metal industry. Through this forum, TUSA continues to drive integration between Taiwanese suppliers and international clean energy players, further strengthening Taiwan-U.S. industrial ties and contributing to global sustainability goals.

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