The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the establishment of the Quantum Industry Technology Promotion Office April 27 in Taipei City, demonstrating a firm government commitment to remaining on the cutting edge of applied science.
Speaking at the ceremony, Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin noted that quantum computing will succeed artificial intelligence as the next technological revolution and said that Taiwan has three advantages as it enters the market.
First, its semiconductor industry leads the world in R&D and has successfully developed chips that can withstand temperatures as low as minus 269 degrees Celsius, which are vital for quantum computing. Second, manufacturers boast extensive experience in semiconductor production and advanced packaging; finally, local businesses excel at integrating different techniques and components into well-functioning systems.
Additionally, the MOEA has facilitated cooperation between Taiwanese companies and their international counterparts, including the New York state-based SEEQC Inc. and the California-headquartered Rigetti Computing Inc., to jointly develop quantum chips and low-temperature cooling systems, respectively.
The ministry pledged that the QITPO will assist local corporations in acquiring key technologies, establish a cross-domain exchange platform to stimulate communication between academia and industry, and seek out prominent global tech giants to set up research centers in Taiwan to turn technology into substantive business opportunities. (POC-E)
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Speaking at the ceremony, Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin noted that quantum computing will succeed artificial intelligence as the next technological revolution and said that Taiwan has three advantages as it enters the market.
First, its semiconductor industry leads the world in R&D and has successfully developed chips that can withstand temperatures as low as minus 269 degrees Celsius, which are vital for quantum computing. Second, manufacturers boast extensive experience in semiconductor production and advanced packaging; finally, local businesses excel at integrating different techniques and components into well-functioning systems.
Additionally, the MOEA has facilitated cooperation between Taiwanese companies and their international counterparts, including the New York state-based SEEQC Inc. and the California-headquartered Rigetti Computing Inc., to jointly develop quantum chips and low-temperature cooling systems, respectively.
The ministry pledged that the QITPO will assist local corporations in acquiring key technologies, establish a cross-domain exchange platform to stimulate communication between academia and industry, and seek out prominent global tech giants to set up research centers in Taiwan to turn technology into substantive business opportunities. (POC-E)
Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw
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