CONTENTS Chapter 1 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor STSP Achieves the Best Results in Taiwan Business Recruitment and Investment Attraction to Form Industrial Clusters Accumulating Capabilities through Innovative Scientific Research Industry-Academia Exchanges for Marketing the STSP 06 06 11 16 17 Chapter 2 Elites in STSP, Talent Cultivation, and Protecting Occupational Safety Competency Training for Talent Reserves Upgrading Occupational Safety through Disaster Prevention Drills Talent Recruitment, Gathering of Elites Taking Root in Education, Excellence in NEHS 22 22 23 25 26 Director-General's Foreword 04 2
Chapter 4 Enjoying a Culturally Rich Life Friendly Neighbors, Parks of Happiness Healthy STSP United for Mutual Good Archaeological Culture, Xingang Art Exhibition 34 34 35 36 Chapter 3 Further Increasing Resilience through Net Zero Green Energy Ecological Conservation, Green Vitality Low Carbon, Net Zero, Clean Water, and Energy Saving Glory to STSP, Sustainable Park Complete Functions and Upgraded Facilities 29 29 29 31 32 38 Major Events Chapter 5 Future Prospects 37 3
The Southern Taiwan Science Park's (STSP) output value growth accelerated to record high in 2024 with the support of the semiconductor industry, which was driven by the global demand for emerging technology applications, such as high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). The STSP has thus become the first science park in Taiwan to surpass NT$2 trillion. The key to this growth is that nearly all of TSMC's AI chip products are produced in the STSP. With the momentum driven by AI, the STSP has become a key science park that allows the world to operate, helping to maintain resilient supply chains for the free and democratic world. The development of industry clusters in the STSP has also gained momentum, successfully adding 24 new tenant companies with a cumulative investment amount reaching NT$46.27 billion in 2024; another 7 tenant companies increased their capital by NT$910 million, which is a remarkable achievement. In accordance with the President's “Balanced Taiwan” policy and the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) “Greater Southern New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan,” public works and tenant companies in various parks from Chiayi to Pingtung have commenced construction and began operation, becoming an important base for advanced processes and advanced packaging, completing the semiconductor S-shaped corridor, and implementing the President's goal of developing an AI island. "Adding Value to the STSP Led by AI," One of the Best Places to Live for a Happy Life Director-General's Foreword 4 SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024
To achieve sustainable development, the STSP continues to monitor environmental data, such as air and water pollution and waste, attaches importance to ecological conservation, and is developing a sustainable smart park. The STSP won the “Government Agency Sustainable Development Voluntary Department Review (VDR) Platinum Award” the highest honor for "Sustainability Reports," for the second consecutive year in 2024. The STSP's initiatives for gender equality in employment were recognized with the "Gender Equality Leadership Award" in the 2024 TCSA. Looking towards the future, the STSP will steadily develop into a sustainable ecological science park. We will collaborate with relevant ministries and local governments to strengthen supporting measures in education, culture, healthcare, housing, and transportation for local residents. We also aim to make families happier through work-life balance, so that they will have more babies in the park, and view STSP as their backyard. Together, we will make STSP an example of a high-quality science park that embraces both technology and humanities and prospers together with the local community. 2025.03 Director General Cheng Hsiu-jung 5
Chapter1 STSP Achieves the Best Results in Taiwan The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor Unit: NT$100 million 2,000 0 6,000 10,000 4,000 8,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 2012 15,855.0 2016 2020 2014 2018 2022 2013 2017 2021 2015 2019 2023 2024 Year Annual Turnover 6,219.6 7,151.4 7,956.4 10,948.8 6,151.2 8,295.6 7,432.4 14,833.7 6,394.4 8,787.6 8,477.3 22,126.0 Unit: NT$100 million Turnover by Industry Growth compared to 2023 39.6% 84.9% |IC 8.4% |Optoelectronics 2.8% |Precision Machinery 1.1% |Telecommunication Others | 0.3% Biotechnology | 0.6% Computers and Other Peripherals | 1.9% Total 22,126.0 18,793.9 1,850.9 621.3 242.1 59.3 135.5 423.0 NT$100 million 6
Unit: Company 50 0 150 250 300 100 200 2012 273 284 2016 2020 2014 2018 2022 2013 2017 2021 2015 2019 2023 2024 Year Accumulated Number of Approved Park Enterprises over the Years 186 204 230 254 185 210 233 272 196 222 240 Import Value Export Value Total trade volume in 2024 was Unit: NT$100 million 1,000 0 3,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 2,000 4,000 2012 2016 2020 2014 2018 2022 2013 2017 2021 2015 2019 2023 2024 Year Import and Export Value over the Years 1,739.0 3,845.8 2,661.7 4,698.0 1,095.2 4,161.8 3,084.7 4,160.5 1,667.5 4,476.6 1,940.7 4,250.8 2,099.2 5,091.8 7,289.9 5,946.9 5,768.8 4,751.8 2,959.9 4,152.0 1,162.3 4,780.5 2,643.7 5,254.0 2,882.8 7,241.5 288.28 billion Import Value 724.15 billion Export Value 1012.43 billion Unit: Company Approved Tenant Companies by Industry 29% | Biotechnology Computers and Other Peripherals | 4% Others | 4% Telecommunication | 6% Optoelectronics | 18% IC | 15% 24% | Precision Machinery 83 12 12 16 51 41 69 Total companies 284 companies companies companies companies companies companies companies The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor 7
Unit: Person 20,000 0 60,000 100,000 40,000 80,000 2012 2016 2020 2014 2018 2022 2013 2017 2021 2015 2019 2023 2024 Year Workers Employed by STSP Tenant Companies by Year 64,887 70,896 78,992 79,877 78,432 76,293 76,981 80,021 84,040 96,601 92,300 74,951 92,831 STSP Workers’ Educational Backgrounds Workers Employed by the STSP Park Enterprises by Industry Bachelor Degree ｜ 39,744 people Integrated Circuits ｜ 38,787 people Others ｜ 1,016 people Master's Degree ｜ 27,110 people Precision Machinery ｜11,238 people Telecommunications｜3,190 people Biotechnology ｜ 3,508 people Others ｜3,888 people Computer & Peripherals｜4,106 people Optoelectronics ｜28,114 people Junior College ｜9,851 people High School ｜14,168 people PhD｜942 people 43% 41.8% 1% 29% 12.1% 3.4% 3.8% 4.2% 4.4% 30.3% 11% 15% 1% Total people 92,831 Total people 92,831 SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 8
Tainan Science Park Total area 1,127.7hectares 2024 Turnover NT$ 2,119.74 billion $ Space for Lease 549.8 hectares Number of Employees 79,104 people Space Leased 546.3 hectares Number of Tenant Companies Approved 150 companies Land Occupancy Rate 99.4 ％ Progress of Tainan Science Park Phase III Expansion 2024.7.4 Land development project (south base) started. 2024.5.20 Construction of sewage pumping station and pipeline outside the site started. Kaohsiung Science Park Total area 567.0hectares 2024 Turnover NT$ 92.86 billion $ Space for Lease 246.5 hectares Number of Employees 13,727 people Space Leased 234.5 hectares Number of Tenant Companies Approved 99 companies Land Occupancy Rate 95.1 ％ Ciaotou Science Park (under construction) Total area 262.4hectares Number of Tenant Companies Approved 25 companies Space for Lease 12.5 hectares Space Leased 12.5 hectares Land Occupancy Rate 100 ％ Status of Each Park of STSP 9 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
Chiayi Science Park （under construction） Total area 88.1hectares Implementation progress 2024.6.25 Construction of the complex building group turnkey project started. 2024.7.24 Construction of the wastewater treatment plant turnkey project started. 2024.8.14 Environmental impact assessment completed. 2024.11.13 Construction of the National Experimental High School at Chiayi Science Park started. Number of Tenant Companies Approved 5 companies Space for Lease 25.8 hectares Space Leased 25.8 hectares Land Occupancy Rate 100 ％ Nanzih Science Park （under construction） Total area 181.9hectares 辦理進度 2024.3.21 Nanzih Industrial Park passed the environmental impact assessment. 2024.6.1 Nanzih Industrial Park was included as a phase one science park. Space for Lease 22.8 hectares Space Leased 22.8 hectares Land Occupancy Rate 100 ％ Pingtung Science Park （under construction） Total area 73.5hectares Number of Tenant Companies Approved 5 companies Space for Lease 0.7 hectares Space Leased 0.7 hectares Land Occupancy Rate 100 ％ Implementation progress 2024.4.3 Civil engineering project started. 2024.6.20 Construction of the complex building group turnkey project started. 2024.9.23 Construction of the wastewater treatment plant started. SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 10
Business Recruitment and Investment Attraction to Form Industrial Clusters Booming Industries with Value Added by AI The STSP achieved excellent results in industry cluster development in 2024, and successfully added 24 new tenant companies with a cumulative investment amount reaching NT$46.27 billion, showing its strong appeal and competitiveness in the tech industry. In addition, 7 tenant companies increased their capital by a total of NT$910 million. AI and high-performance computing have become popular topics in recent years, and continue to drive the booming semiconductor industry in the STSP, with benefits also gradually emerging in the telecommunication industry. The STSP developed together with different industries through the spillover of technology and resources, and has achieved remarkable results in business recruitment. Business Recruitment Results in 2024 Development of Industrial Clusters ｜IC Industry｜3 companies with an investment amount of NT$3.5 billion. ｜Optoelectronics Industry ｜2 companies with an investment amount of NT$5.67 billion. ｜Precision Machinery Industry ｜5 companies with an investment amount of NT$2.56 billion. ｜Biotechnology Industry ｜8 companies with an investment amount of NT$780 million. ｜Computers & Peripherals Industry ｜2 companies with an investment amount of NT$12.1 billion. ｜Telecommunications Industry ｜3 companies with a total investment amount reaching NT$20.33 billion, accounting for the highest percentage of investments. ｜Other Industries ｜1 company with an investment amount of NT$1.32 billion. IC Industrial Cluster The STSP has the most complete foundry ecosystem in the world and is an important hub for the global semiconductor industry. The continued investment of major companies such as TSMC and UMC has driven IC design, materials, equipment, components, testing, and packaging companies upstream and downstream of the supply chain to become tenant companies for vertical integration. Among them are well-known foreign companies, such as the German company Merck, the American company Lam Research, the Japanese company Tokyo Electron, and the Dutch company Entegris, which have continued to increase their investment and allowed the STSP to flourish. In addition, the STSP saw excellent results in terms of investments by the semiconductor industry in 2024, and companies that held groundbreaking and beam-raising ceremonies included Novatek Microelectronics, Gudeng Equipment, ATP Electronics, E&R Engineering, Sync-Tech System, and Ebara Precision Machinery Taiwan. Companies that began operations in their new plants included Tokyo Electron, Chemleader Corporation, and Mitsui ICT Functional Sheet. Three new material and component suppliers became tenant companies, including Kanto-PPC, Chung King Enterprise, and Ion Electronic Materials, and invested NT$3.5 billion. "High precision electronic cleaning etching gas" of Ion Electronic Materials, semiconductor thin film process equipment needs to be cleaned with fluorine-containing gas to remove silicide on the inner wall. Chung King Enterprise provides carrier products for advanced packaging process equipment. 11 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
Optoelectronics Industrial Cluster The STSP is the most complete vertically integrated cluster of the domestic TFT-LCD industry, covering upstream materials and key components including quantum dot materials, glass substrates, liquid crystal materials, touch panel LCDs, brightness enhancement films and prism sheets, polarizers, photomasks, backlight modules, midstream panels, and downstream LCD TVs. With the rapid technological development in the global optoelectronics industry, tenant companies of the STSP are actively developing new generation display technologies, such as Micro LED, Mini LED, and highperformance OLED, for innovative applications, such as optical sensing, optical communication devices, and smart lighting, to increase the added value of products. The STSP saw new investments in the optoelectronics industry peak in 2024, including two new tenant companies, Amita Technologies and Shan Cing, investing NT$5.67 billion. Precision Machinery Industrial Cluster Following major semiconductor and optoelectronics companies investing in new plants in the STSP, forming a precision machinery industry chain that mainly produces manufacturing automation or testing equipment. The equipment helps IC and optoelectronics companies inside and outside the STSP accelerate production and increase productivity, attracting domestic and foreign equipment manufacturers to become tenant companies. The companies are developing digital, AI, energy conservation, and carbon reduction technologies for automation equipment, smart machinery solutions, and space, increasing the added value of industries. In 2024, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, Lithography Semiconductor Equipment, Konzern Laser Precision, Geosat Aerospace & Technology, and Whitston Materials Technology became tenant companies and invested a total of NT$2.56 billion. Biotechnology Industrial Cluster With the foundation of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, testing reagents, dental products, orthopedics, and aesthetic medicine, the biotechnology industry of the STSP leverages the advantages of the semiconductor and ICT industries for cross-domain development, and develops precision health industries, such as high-end medical devices and digital healthcare. In addition, the STSP is actively developing innovative biopharmaceutical technologies, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine, and has made significant progress in smart medical equipment and AI-assisted diagnostic technologies. In 2024, SeeCURE Taiwan, AMS BioteQ, CORUM, Taiwan Euroma, Lucid AM Tech, BIONET Therapeutics, DR.Chip Biotechnology, and Full Green Sustainable Biotechnology became tenant companies and invested a total of NT$780 million. Amita Technologies' battery module EA-001 is suitable for high-load equipment, such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies uses the top-level architecture of three major platforms: smart manufacturing, smart electric vehicles, and smart cities, to build an iconic electric bus AI production plant. R&D personnel of CORUM engage in solid-state induction of plant stem cells. SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 12
Computer & Peripherals Industrial Cluster With the rapid rise of the metaverse, cyber-physical integration applications, and cloud computing, the computer & peripherals industry in the STSP closely follow AI and HPC industry trends as the demand for AI chips and HPC servers continues to rise. Tenant companies of the STSP focus on the development of servers, network equipment, and high-end data storage devices, and continue to direct their efforts towards software and hardware integration and smart applications, in hopes of "making industries more intelligent and industrializing AI." Many well-known companies have become tenant companies, including Wiwynn, GARUDA, APAQ, ADAT, and Brogent Technologies. In 2024, Wiwynn Smart Manufacturing and Boardtek Electronics became tenant companies and invested a total of NT$12.1 billion. Telecommunications Industrial Cluster Park enterprises of the STSP that are in the telecommunications industry include Accton, Walsin Technology, Landmark Optoelectronics, Transcom, WNC, AWSC, APOGEE, and DYNAHZ, forming a steady and growing foundation for the industry. The development of AI, 5G, Internet of Things, edge computing, millimeter wave technology, and satellite communications, as well as the accelerated development of emerging technologies, such as quantum communications and next-generation network technologies, is expected to attract related companies to become tenant companies. In 2024, YAGEO, LW Aerospace, and ULinkSat Space Technology became tenant companies of the STSP and invested NT$20.33 billion, a record high in the telecommunications industry. Business Recruitment and Investment Attraction STSP Ciaotou Science Park Celebrates Beam-Raising of ATP Electronics ATP Electronics held a beam-raising ceremony for its new factory building on March 11, 2024. The new factory covers an area of 0.9 hectares with a total investment amount of NT$500 million, becoming the first company to break ground in the STSP Ciaotou Science Park. As a domestic supplier of industrial control memory, it only took ATP Electronics 9 months to complete beam-raising since it began construction in 2023. The construction was carried out smoothly and will create momentum for innovation and development of the domestic industrial control memory industry. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Drives the Development of Taiwan's Electric Vehicle Industry with New Plant in Ciaotou Foxtron Vehicle Technologies held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 11, 2024. The new plant covers an area of 3.5 hectares and with an investment amount of over NT$1 billion, making it the second company to build a plant in Ciaotou Science Park. The plant is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies plans to build three major platforms: smart manufacturing, smart electric vehicles, and smart cities. It will also introduce cloud technology, collaborative operation of cyber-physical production lines, and digital real-time monitoring to build an iconic electric bus AI production plant, which will drive the development of Taiwan's electric vehicle industry after it commences production. 2024.3.11 Distinguished guests attended the beam-raising ceremony for the new plant of ATP Electronics. 2024.4.11 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Foxtron Vehicle Technologies' new plant in Ciaotou Science Park. Wiwynn's "cloud computing and storage equipment" features HPC, product stability, and security Yageo's "Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors" are used in high-end automotive, healthcare, aerospace, and 5G/IoT industries. 13 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
E&R Engineering, an Important Promoter of Taiwan's AI Industry, Breaks Ground for Its Plant in Ciaotou Science Park E&R Engineering held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new plant in Ciaotou Science Park on May 9, 2024. The leased land area is 1.8 hectares, with a total investment amount of NT$700 million, and the plant is expected to be completed in 2026. E&R Engineering specializes in highly customized plasma and laser automation equipment and has become an important member of the global semiconductor supply chain. As the demand for AI and HPC grows, the company's optical modules can improve process yield and facilitate the development of next-generation chip technology. Taiwan Hodaka Technology Expands Investment, Breaks Ground for Phase II of Extrusion Plant No. 4 in Tainan Taiwan Hodaka Technology held the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of extrusion plant No. 4 in Tainan Science Park, covering an area of 7 hectares and with an investment amount of NT$600 million. Taiwan Hodaka Technology introduced the concept of smart energy-saving factory aligned with the trend of carbon reduction in its factory construction plan, which will increase its production capacity of aerospace and satellite products. Sync-Tech System Expands into the Field of Semiconductor Design with Its Phase I Factory Office in Ciaotou Science Park Sync-Tech System held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Phase I factory office in Ciaotou Science Park on July 4, 2024. The new factory covers an area of 1.2 hectares with an investment amount of NT$473 million. Products of Sync-Tech System include probe interface cards and their testing platform. The construction of this factory is an important milestone of the group's expansion into the field of semiconductor design. Brogent Technologies Breaks Ground to Build a Digital Innovation Hub Brogent Technologies held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory on July 31, 2024. The factory building of the Ciaotou Science Park Branch covers an area of 2 hectares, with a total investment amount of NT$2 billion, and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Brogent Technologies focuses on the R&D and manufacturing of large high-end amusement rides. In response to the growing demand of the global theme park market, the company utilizes 5G technology to optimize simulator rides, enhance its competitive advantage, and become an international digital entertainment and technological innovation hub. Global Cooling Solutions Provider Winchain Material Technology Becomes the First Company to Break Ground in Pingtung Science Park Winchain Material Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony in Pingtung Science Park on August 25, 2024, investing NT$500 million to build an international operations headquarters. It is the first company approved by Pingtung Science Park to become a tenant company. The company focuses liquid metal and high thermal conductivity key material technologies, and provides thermal conductivity and cooling solutions around the world. 2024.5.9 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of E&R Engineering's new plant in Ciaotou Science Park. 2024.7.4 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Sync-Tech System's new factory office in Ciaotou Science Park. 2024.5.27 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Taiwan Hodaka Technology. 2024.7.31 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Brogent Technologies' branch in Ciaotou Science Park. 2024.8.25 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Winchain Material Technology's new plant. SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 14
Ebara Precision Machinery Taiwan Breaks Ground for Second Factory in Tainan to Enhance the Semiconductor Industry's Competitiveness Japanese company Ebara Precision Machinery Taiwan held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory on September 6, 2024. The land area is approximately 1.7 hectares, with a total investment amount of NT$1.8 billion, and the new factory is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. Ebara Precision Machinery Taiwan specializes in semiconductor dry vacuum pumps, EUV exhaust treatment systems, and chemical mechanical polishing machines. The company is an important supplier of TSMC. After the new factory is completed, it is expected to create 300 jobs and will further strengthen the advanced semiconductor cluster in the STSP. Gudeng Equipment Breaks Ground for New Factory in Tainan to Strengthen the Benefits of Industry Clusters Gudeng Equipment held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory on September 11, 2024. The new factory covers an area of 1.8 hectares with a total investment amount of approximately NT$2.5 billion. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and begin operation in 2027. Gudeng Equipment specializes in EUV mask and high-end mask transfer automation solutions, including mask cleaning, exchange, inspection, and smart warehouse management services. The new factory will be located in Phase III of Tainan Science Park, which will not only meet market demand and create an annual output value of approximately NT$2 billion to NT$3 billion, but will also increase benefits and enhance the global competitiveness of the semiconductor industry cluster in the STSP. Chemleader Corporation Expands Production Capacity with New Plant in Kaohsiung Science Park Chemleader Corporation held an opening ceremony for its new factory in Kaohsiung Science Park on September 13, 2024, leasing 1.3 hectares of land with an investment amount of NT$400 million. Products of Chemleader Corporation include etching solutions, cleaning and stripping solutions, and nanotwinned copper electroplating chemicals for the semiconductor industry and the electronics industry. After becoming a tenant of Kaohsiung Science Park, the company will continue to invest in innovative R&D, which will help strengthen the development of the semiconductor industry cluster in the STSP. Wiwynn Builds New Factory in Tainan Focusing on Sustainability and Smart Technology Wiwynn held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory in Tainan on October 9, 2024. The factory covers an area of approximately 3.5 hectares, with an investment amount of NT$10 billion, and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027. Since establishing its Tainan factory in 2019, Wiwynn has developed into a core hub for server manufacturing and the introduction of new products. In the future, the new factory will introduce renewable energy and smart factory technologies, aiming to obtain LEED gold-level certification for green buildings and build an "Advanced R&D and Manufacturing Center," in order to provide efficient solutions for the global market and bring smart manufacturing to new heights. 2024.9.6 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Ebara Precision Machinery Taiwan's second factory in Tainan. 2024.9.11 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Gudeng Equipment's new factory. 2024.9.13 Distinguished guests attended the opening ceremony of Chemleader Corporation's Luzhu factory in the STSP. 2024.10.9 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Wiwynn's new factory in Tainan. 15 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
Novatek Commences Construction of R&D Center in Tainan to Build Its Main Base for Sustainability and Innovation Novatek held a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Tainan R&D Center Building Construction Project" on November 26, 2024. The building covers an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, with an investment amount of more than NT$2 billion, and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027, at which time it will become a new landmark for technological innovation and sustainable development in Tainan Science Park. The building incorporates the concept of environmental sustainability and has been awarded multiple certifications, including smart building, green building, and energy labels. It will have solar panels with an installed capacity of 360 kW, which will reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,000 tonnes per year. After the R&D center is completed, it is expected to provide 1,000 R&D positions in the STSP, generate an annual output value of approximately NT$30 billion, continue to grow the hightech industry cluster in the STSP, and enhance Taiwan's international competitiveness. Tokyo Electron Takes Root in Tainan and Shows the Position of the Semiconductor Industry The grand opening of Tokyo Electron's "Tainan Operations Center" in Tainan Science Park was held on December 3, 2024. The operations center covers an area of 1.36 hectares, with an investment amount of NT$2 billion. Tokyo Electron is the Taiwan subsidiary of Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), a global leader and Asia's largest semiconductor manufacturing equipment company. It is also one of the top five semiconductor manufacturing equipment companies in the world, and not only leads in technological innovation, but also demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability. 2024.11.26 Distinguished guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Novatek's Tainan R&D Center. 2024.12.3 Distinguished guests attended the opening ceremony of Tokyo Electron's "Tainan Operations Center" - Kagami Biraki (breaking open a barrel of sake). Accumulating Capabilities through Innovative Scientific Research Startups Participate in the CES to Realize Smart and Sustainability The world's largest consumer electronics show CES 2024 was held in Las Vegas, USA. STSP tenant company TSGC Technologies Inc. won the CES Innovation Award for its world's first one-stop fully automated solar panel recycling and disassembly equipment. In addition, the startup "Environmental and Human Technologies" in the STSP Startup Workshop launched the world's first portable multi-purpose air purifier at the show. "Dentall" launched the dental AI software "dentall.ai", which attracted the attention of agents and media from various countries, showing the STSP's innovation ability and competitiveness. 2024.1.10 TSGC Technologies Inc. participated in CES 2024 n and won the Innovation Award. SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 16
The Start-up Workshop Takes Down Countless Competitors to Win Major Award of the FITI Program Subsidies for Science and Technology Projects to Accumulate Industry Capabilities The Start-up Workshop has been guiding startups to participate in the NSTC FITI program since 2013. In 2024, "Needle Hernia Beauty" that designed a mesh-free hernia needle set for indirect adult inguinal hernia surgery, "No Glass Left Behind" that used discarded LCD glass to make glass beads added for soundproofing buildings, and "Lyson Technology" that built a minimally invasive surgery training simulation system were awarded the Entrepreneurship Excellence Award, Innovation Pilot Award, and Acer Heritage Award with a prize of NT$1 million, respectively. In addition, "Windwalker," "Safe Swim," "ReisenderTECH," "Chongliang Honey Waxworm," "HORMONE PRECISIONMED," and "Allicorn" won the Entrepreneurship Potential Award. To encourage cross-domain technical cooperation between tenant companies, link the R&D capabilities of academia, and jointly invest in the R&D of emerging technologies. The 2024 “Science Park Emerging Technology Application Program” subsidized a total of 7 projects with a subsidy amount of NT$36.16 million, and led to subsidized tenant companies investing NT$43.19 million in R&D. The program is expected to generate approximately NT$420 million in turnover in the three years after it is concluded. 2024.6.28 Startups in the STSP win major award of the FITI Program. 2024.11.29 Startups in the STSP win 5 major awards of the FITI Program. Industry-Academia Exchanges for Marketing the STSP CPHI Japan and AusBiotech 2024 In 2024, the STSPB brought 11 biomedical companies, including KriSan Biotech, AMS BioteQ, BionetTX, Taiwan Jellyfig Biotechnology, Obigen Pharma, CHARSIRE Biotechnology, ACRO Biomedical, GenMont Biotech, Syngen Biotech, Honya Medical, and Ducolege Biotechnology, to participate in "CPHI Japan" and "AusBiotech 2024," and visited local companies, associations, and medical institutions in Japan and Australia to seek opportunities for cooperation with tenant companies, attract the attention of the international healthcare market, and enhance the international competitiveness of tenant companies. 2024.4.18 Group photo of exhibitors at CPHI Japan 2024.10.30 Group photo of the STSP Hall at "AusBiotech 2024" 17 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
2024 Bio Asia-Taiwan The STSP and 12 tenant companies, including APOGEE, BionetTX, AsiaGen, Huang Liang Biomedical Technology, Chung Yo Materials, G&E Herbal Biotechnology, JUN ZHI Biomedical, T-ACE Medical, Green Power Engineering, VITAE Biomedical, Taigama Biotech, and Biomedica, participated in the 2024 Bio Asia-Taiwan from July 26 to 29, 2024, and jointly built the Science Park Pavilion with the Hsinchu and Central Taiwan Science Park Bureau with the theme of "AI x Healthcare." Riding the wave of AI, the pavilion showed the development and application of innovative technologies in healthcare, and the determination of science parks to promote AI. 2024 SEMICON Taiwan The STSP and 13 tenant companies, including Coalition Technology, AMETEK Taiwan, Chung Yo Materials, Functional Coating System, ThinTech Materials Technology, Taiwan-ATM, Green Power Engineering, Huang Liang Biomedical Technology, LiveStrong Optoelectronics, Jumbo Laser Plasma, and Taichimetal Material Technology, participated in the 2024 SEMICON Taiwan from September 4 to 6, 2024. Exhibitors focused on materials, equipment and components, optical testing, and special alloys. In the future, the STSP will leverage advantages of the semiconductor cluster, and combine them with the development, application, and integration of AI, allowing semiconductors and AI to drive the development of all industries. We hope to close the gap between urban and rural areas and realize the vision for a balanced Taiwan through the development of advanced industries and the establishment of the Southern Taiwan Technology Corridor. 2024.7.26 Deputy Minister Su Chen-kang of the NSTC (5th from the right in the 2nd row) visited the Science Park Pavilion to applaud all exhibitors. 2024.9.4 Group photo of STSPB Director-General Cheng Hsiu-jung (middle) with exhibitors of the STSP at SEMICON Taiwan SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 18
2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan The bureaus of the three science parks — Hsinchu, Central Taiwan, and Southern Taiwan — jointly set up the "Science Park Pavilion" at the "2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan" in Nangang Exhibition Center from December 5 to 8, 2024. A total of 15 biomedical tenant companies in the STSP showcased their products and technology R&D results at the event, including EPED, Codent Technical Industry, AcuSense BioMedical Technology, Create Goods Biomedical, JUN ZHI Biomedical, Biomedica, T-ACE Medical, Ducolege Biotechnology, ACRO Biomedical, Taicend Technology, Jianxin Biomedical Technology, Life Fusion, CHARSIRE Biotechnology, G&Herbal Biotechnology, and Taiwan Jellyfig Biotechnology. Echoing the theme of "smart healthcare,“ "precision healthcare,” and "Health at All Ages," the companies showcased the STSP's fruitful results in precision diagnosis, treatment, care and prevention. 2024.12.5 Opening ceremony of the“Science Park Pavilion”of Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan Forum Exchanges and Collaboration in Innovation 2024 STSP Precision Health Industry Forum The STSPB co-organized the 2024 STSP Precision Health Industry Forum with the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau and Central Taiwan Science Park Bureau on May 27, 2024, and invited tenant companies, legal entities, associations, and Show Chwan Hospital to provide suggestions for the promotion of the biomedical industry. A total 80 people from 33 companies, some of which were tenant companies, and 11 academic, research, and medical institutions participated in the event. They exchanged views on the development of the precision health industry in the STSP, which will serve as the basis for future promotion. 2024 Southern Semiconductor Forum The 2024 Southern Semiconductor Forum was held at ICC Tainan on June 7, 2024. The event was co-organized by Tainan City Government and the STSPB, and invited AMD Chair Lisa Su and Acer Chairman Jason Chen to a talk of the century on AI. The forum brought together leaders from industry, government, academia, and research institutes to exchange information on the latest innovations in compound semiconductors, heterogeneous integration and 3D packaging, and talent sustainability. 2024.5.27 Group photo at the STSP Precision Health Industry Forum, with Chairman Hsieh Ta-jen of ACRO Biomedical (1st from the left), STSPB Director-General Cheng Hsiu-jung (5th from the left), and Chairman Twu Shiing-Jer of the Development Center for Biotechnology (6th from the left) participating in the event. 2024.6.7 AMD Chair Lisa Su (middle) and Acer Chairman Jason Chen (left) engaged in a talk of the century on AI at the "2024 Southern Semiconductor Forum". 19 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
The 27th ASPA Annual Meeting in Mongolia The 27th ASPA Annual Meeting was organized by the National Information Technology Park (NITP) of Mongolia and the Science Park of Mongolia, and was held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, from August 19 to 21, 2024. Director-General Cheng Hsiu-jung and Senior Executive Officer Wang Ya-hsien represented the STSP at the meeting. Topics discussed at the meeting include the future development model of science parks, their impact on the regional economy, models for accelerating innovation, the importance of connections and collaboration between science parks, gender equality, and innovation management strategies. Attending this annual meeting allowed the STSP to stay upto-date on the development of science parks in Asia, share Taiwan's experience, and promote international exchanges between science parks. Southern Taiwan Technology Industry Investment Forum The STSPB, Pingtung County Government, Bureau of Industrial Parks, and the National Space Organization co-organized the "Southern Taiwan Technology Industry Investment Forum" on September 10, 2024 with "Invest in Pingtung, Innovations for Prosperity" as the main theme. The development and investment environment in Southern Taiwan for the tech industry and Pingtung's living circle and resource advantages were introduced during the event, which announced the establishment of the space industry guidance team to drive Pingtung's industrial development. Southern Taiwan Space Industry Development Exchange Forum The STSPB and Pingtung County Government co-organized the "New Era of Space in Southern Taiwan: Low-orbit Satellite Communications Applications and Rocket Industry Development Exchange Forum" on November 29, 2024 to discuss the latest technological trends and business opportunities in the low-orbit satellite communications and rocket industries. The event attracted members of industry, academia, and research institutes to participate, and encourages the space industry to take root in Southern Taiwan. 2024.8.19 STSPB Director-General Cheng Hsiu-jung (5th from the left) attended the annual meeting in Mongolia and took a group photo with the director-generals of Hsinchu Science Park Bureau, CTSP Bureau, and secretary-general of the ASPA. 2024.9.10 Group photo at the Southern Taiwan Technology Industry Investment Forum. 2024.11.29 Group photo at the "Low-orbit Satellite Communications Applications and Rocket Industry Development Exchange Forum" SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 20
International Cooperation and Visits from Foreign Guests Smart Water Meters of Energy Management System Expands to New Southbound Countries Energy Management System is a major Taiwanese smart water meter manufacturer. It formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a well-known Indonesian construction group in 2024. The two parties will jointly promote smart water applications in Indonesia, and hope to introduce smart water meter services in the capital relocation plan currently being implemented by the Indonesian government, in order to achieve the goals of saving water and improving the efficiency of water use, assisting Indonesia in improving the quality of water services, and starting a new chapter for smart water services. Business Recruitment in the Western United States To stay up-to-date on the trends of the biotech industry and encourage foreign investment, the STSP visited San Diego and Los Angeles in the United States from June 2 to 9, 2024, participated in US BIO 2024, and participated in the Taiwan Smart Health GALA. Afterwards, the STSP visited major CDMO companies, such as Lonza and Recipharm, and also visited Illumina, a global leader in gene sequencing, and Aerospace Corporation, which is funded by the US Department of Defense, to exchange views on industrial development and talent cultivation, laying the foundation for international cooperation and facilitating industrial development and growth in the STSP. International Cooperation Promotion, Business Recruitment, and Investment Attraction Activities The STSPB and Pingtung County Government co-organized the event "The Pitch Perfect in the Space Industry: Driving Global Collaboration and Investment Attraction" on October 17, 2024, which brought together 10 space companies from 7 countries including India, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg, and Argentina, and also invited experts from AIDC, Ho Song Enterprise, Satoro Taiwan, Thunder Tiger, ULinkSat Space Technology, Chuan Sheng Automation, Luxor Thermal, National Space Organization, National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and National Cheng Kung University for in-depth matching. This will help Taiwanese companies seize business opportunities in satellite manufacturing, launch services, and space applications, and aims to deepen cooperation through supply chain partners to attract space startups from around the world to invest and develop in Taiwan. Visits from Foreign Guests In 2024, the STSP received 96 domestic and foreign delegations with a total of 1,924 members, including delegations from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Bulgaria, Japan, the United States, Israel, Guatemala, Paraguay, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and was also visited by the German Institute Taipei, Merck Group, Mitsui Chemicals, Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club, and intern judges. The extensive exchanges with domestic and foreign delegations promote and consolidate the STSP's capabilities, so that the STSP will become a key science park that allows the world to operate. 2024.4.15 Energy Management System signed a MOU with representatives of Indonesian construction group. 2024.10.17 Group photo at the event " The Pitch Perfect in the Space Industry: Driving Global Collaboration and Investment Attraction" 2024.6.7 The STSP's delegation visited the R&D center of Aerospace Corporation. 2024.9.10 Distinguished guests from Yatsushiro City Government of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan visited the STSP. 21 The Rise of the Great South Driving Further Upgrade of the S Corridor
Chapter2 Competency Training for Talent Reserves Elites in STSP, Talent Cultivation, and Protecting Occupational Safety Business Incubation The STSP has two incubation centers, including the SME Incubator at Tainan Science Park, Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the incubation services concurrently provided by the R&D Center of National Cheng Kung University in the STSP. These incubation centers provide space for the development of new products, new businesses, and new technologies by individuals or small and medium enterprises, start-ups, and corporate transformation and upgrading. In 2024, 12 companies became tenants of the incubation centers, which have incubated a total of 389 companies by the end of 2024, in which 31 companies subsequently became tenant companies of the STSP. Talent Cultivation In the 2023 academic year (from July 2023 to August 2024), the “Science Park Talent Cultivation Subsidy Project” cultivated future talents for the high-tech industry with students participating 911 person-times. A total of 64 students became interns at 20 tenant companies, in which 17 successfully transitioned into employment. This project helped students obtain 118 certificates and facilitated 22 industry-academia cooperation projects and patents. A total of 15 projects of 11 schools were approved for subsidies under the "Science Park Talent Cultivation Subsidy Project" for the 2024 academic year. Building Capabilities of Industries STSP Incubation Center 2024.5.30 National Pingtung University – Student interns participated in the "2024 Vision Get Wild" organized by the Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs. AI_ROBOT Supported by Scientific Research mBOT Hands-on Experience Camp The STSP AI_ROBOT Makerspace held the 45th hands-on experience camp on a larger scale from March 13 to May 2, 2024, and a total of nearly 1,200 students from 18 elementary and middle schools actively participated. The event featured mBOT smart car programming, and arranged for schools to visit the base to experience AI, allowing students to assemble mBOT self-driving cars and write programs to control the movement of the vehicles by themselves. This deepened their impression and understanding of AI technology, and allowed science and technology education to take root in surrounding schools. 2024.4.30 mBOT robot programming course allows students to learn by doing and experience the fun of programming. AI_ROBOT Makerspace The AI_ROBOT Makerspace actively uses AIoT and net zero carbon reduction technologies to help traditional industries transform. It introduced technologies to assist Fang Sheng Screw, Jinn Her Enterprise, and M&W Fastener with AI upgrades and significantly improved efficiency by 12-15%, while reducing manufacturing costs by 10-15% and reducing waste generation. Thanks to the efforts of AI_ROBOT Makerspace, the traditional manufacturing industry has been deeply integrated with cutting-edge technology, which not only helps enhance the competitiveness of companies, but also provides strong support for carbon reduction and sustainability goals, enabling companies to successfully move towards smart and green manufacturing, and realize low-carbon smart manufacturing with AI technologies. 22
Upgrading Occupational Safety through Disaster Prevention Drills Implementing Occupational Safety and Health Inspections STSP Chinese New Year Safety Plan To urge all tenant companies to attach importance to occupational safety and assist them with implementing safety and health management on their own, the STSPB and Labor Standards Inspection Office, Labor Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government implemented the Chinese New Year Safety Labor Inspection Plan between January 15 and February 24, 2024, and also held a meeting to promote safety during Chinese New Year. The STSPB urged tenant companies to strengthen disaster prevention measures and comply with relevant laws and regulations through inspection, promotion, and guidance. 2024.1.15 The STSPB together with the Labor Standards Inspection Office, Labor Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government and Special Police Brigade conducted construction site safety inspections in the STSP during Chinese New Year. Month of Promoting Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection The STSPB organized activities related to emergency response, environmental education, and health promotion to improve the disaster prevention and resilience of the STSP. The STSPB also organized the "Award Ceremony and Forum for STSP Tenant Companies and Personnel with Excellent Performance in Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Protection" to recognize the high standards that award-winning companies adhere to in implementing workplace safety and environmental protection. The event promoted the prevention workplace bullying through a drama, and the "From Zero Disasters to Net Zero Emissions Forum" was held to discuss safety and environmental issues in depth, hoping to further strengthen the STSP's disaster prevention and resilience practices. The STSPB collaborated with the Ministry of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in using advanced technologies, such as VR and MR, in the occupational safety and health extended reality (XR) venue of Kaohsiung Science Park to simulate high-risk operations, such as electric shock, stamping equipment, chemical splash, open excavation, mobile cranes, contact with hazardous substances, and lifting operations. AI technology was utilized to determine and analyze the correctness of trainees' operations, allowing operators to receive interactive and immersive training in a safe environment, which will improve their ability to identify workplace hazards and prevent occupational accidents. In 2024, a total of 119 training sessions were held, with a total of 3,687 participants. There were also 14 visits from schools and government agencies with a total of 401 participants. Upgrading Occupational Safety Education 2024.12.6 TSMC Occupational Safety Department visits XR site. 2024.6.6 The Ministry of Labor and foreign guests from the United Kingdom, Spain and Thailand visited the XR site. 2024.10.24 Tainan Science Park Complex Earthquake Disaster Emergency Response Drill and Observation 23 Elites in STSP, Talent Cultivation, and Protecting Occupational Safety
The STSP is an important semiconductor cluster in Taiwan. In order to respond to new types of warfare such as the threat of drones, we established a response mechanism for countering drones under the guidance of the Office of Homeland Security, Executive Yuan. In addition to announcing the STSP as a nofly zone for drones, the Special Police Brigade is equipped with drone jammers to drive away illegal drones. The drone detection and countering system was completed and began use at the end of September 2024 to enhance drone detection and countering capabilities, thereby maintaining the safety of science parks. In 2024, the Special Police Brigade of Kaohsiung Science Park solved 19 criminal cases, on average issued tickets for 936 traffic violations per month, and handled an average of 7 traffic accidents per month. This year, a new speed-measuring apparatus was installed on the access road to Kaohsiung Science Park to reduce traffic accidents in the park; assistance was provided for 10 shareholders' meetings to be held smoothly; promoted anti-fraud and traffic laws, pedestrian safety, and defensive driving at various tenant companies and during events 8 times; regularly inspected 11 construction sites within the jurisdiction; urged all tenant companies to attach importance to occupational safety, implement safety and health management, and strengthen disaster prevention measures through inspection, promotion, and guidance. Park Security and Traffic Control 2024.1.15 The Special Police Brigade of Kaohsiung Science Park inspected the construction site of Show Chwan Hospital. On duty for the speeding prevention project in Kaohsiung Science Park in October 2024 Construction of the drone detection and countering system Drone Detection and Countering System Minister without portfolio Chi Lien-cheng of the Executive Yuan led a group and central competent authorities of disaster prevention to visit the STSP on July 30, 2024, inspecting the implementation status of disaster prevention and holding general discussion. During this visit and meeting, they recognized the efforts of the STSPB in technology-based disaster prevention, such as earthquake warnings and chemicals management system, and encouraged the STSPB to continue strengthening the STSP's disaster prevention resilience and response ability through technology-based warning systems and strengthening cross-departmental cooperation mechanisms. Disaster Prevention Inspection 2024.7.30 Executive Yuan Minister without portfolio Chi Lien-cheng led relevant ministries to visit the STSP. 24 SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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