„Taiwan – A Success Story“

Industrial Technology Research Institute

Western Europe Office, Berlin

11.12.2003

Taiwan, the Republic of China

Landed Area (36,000 square kilometer)

population (22 million)

GDP (US$287.9 billion in 1999)

Taiwan: The Last 30 Years

12.1%

43.8%

32.4%

44.1%

65.6%

2.1%0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

1973 2000

Service Industry-- CAGR:14.09%Industry-- CAGR:11.2%Agriculture--CAGR:5.28%

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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

350,000

400,000

450,000

NT dollars

Per capita income

24,564

404,763

Taiwan the Global Technology Player (2001)

NO.1Foundry : US$ 6,070M (72.9%)Mask ROM : US$ 400M (56.7%)IC Packaging : US$ 2,285M (30.4%)

NO.2IC Design : US$ 3,616M (25.9%)

NO.3DRAM : US$ 1,896M (16.9%)

NO.1Notebook PC : 14.2B Pcs (55%)LCD Monitor : US$ 2,308M (41.1%)CD-R Disk : 4.68B Pcs (83.3%)CD-RW Disk : 167.2M Pcs (70.3%)DVD Disk : 257M Pcs (74.5%)PC Camera : 8.7M Sets (58.0%)

NO.2Mother Board : US$ 2,640M (33.9%)Digital Camera : US$ 678M (9.0%)S&M Scale TN/STN LCD module : US$ 703M (16.0%) , etc.NO.3Large Scale TFT-LCD Panel : US$ 2,524M (23.3%)

NO.1Ethernet Card : 35.8M Ports (66.0%)Hub : 41.9M Ports (74.8%)ADSL Modem : 5.1M Sets (59.6%)Wireless LAN : US$ 482M (29.5%)Analog Modem : 38.8M Sets (41.7%)

NO.2Ethernet Switch : 45.6M Ports (24.5%)Cable Modem : 3.3M Sets (39.9%)

NO.1Hand Tools : Export US$ 1,196M (16.8%)ABS Resin : 982K M.T (22.4%) , etc.

NO.2Polyester filament : 1,525K M.T (14.0%)Nylon Fiber : 391K M.T (10.6%) , etc.

NO.3Bicycle : 4,750K Sets (4.0%)Polyester Staple : 830K M.T (10.4%) , etc.

Computer & Peripheral Devices

Networking ProductsIC

Other

Industrial Technology Research Institute

A non-profit R&D institution founded by the government in 1973

Roles:

– technical arm of government’s industrial policies

– partner to Taiwan’s industry in their technological needs

Mission: To spearhead the development of high-tech industry in Taiwan

To enhance competitiveness of Taiwan’s industries in the global market

Organization

Board of DirectorsChairmanCheng-I Weng

President

Johnsee Lee

Executive Vice

Presidents

Jih-Chang YangJyuo-Min Shyu

Vice President

Richard Lin

• Electronics Research & Service Organization (ERSO)

• Opto-Electronics & Systems Laboratories (OES)

• Computer & Communications Research Laboratories (CCL)

• Union Chemical Laboratories (UCL)

• Materials Research Laboratories (MRL)

• Energy & Resources Laboratories (ERL)

• Mechanical Industry Research Laboratories (MIRL)

• Center for Measurement Standards (CMS)

• Center for Environmental,Safety & Health Technology Development (CESH)

• Center for Aerospace & System Technology (CAST)

• Biomedical Engineering Center (BMEC)

• SoC Technology Center(STC)

• Industrial Technology Investment Corp (ITIC)

• ITRI Inc. (USA)

• Industrial Economics Knowledge Center (IEK)

• Technology Transfer and Services Center (TTSC)

• Information Technology Service Center (ITSC)

• Administrative Services Center (ASC)

Headquarters: Overseas

(Japan, Europe, Russia),

Office of Planning,

International

Program Center,…

• Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC)

• Industrial Economics Knowledge Center (IEK)

• ITRI Academy (IA)

ITRI’s Constructive Role in:

Establishing New High-Tech Industries

Upgrading Traditional Industries

Protecting the Environment

Improving Industrial Safety

Developing Human Capital

Scope of Research

• Information, Communication and Optoelectronics• Precision Machinery and MEMS• Biomedical Technology • Nanotechnology, Materials and Chemicals • Sustainable Development

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Performance Statistics

Notable ITRI “Graduates”

Company Title

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Chairman

United Microelectronics Company Chairman

Winbond Electronics President

Macronix International Co. Chairman

AU Optronics Executive Vice President

Chi Mei Optoelectronics Senior Vice President

HannStar Display President

Asia Pacific Microsystmes, Inc. President & CEO

Mirle Automation Corp. Chairman

China Synthetic Rubber Corp. President

InterContinental Aircraft Services(ICAS) President

Dr. Chip Biotech, Inc. CEO

ITRI Western Europe Office

Non-Profit High Tech Research Institute of Taiwan

Technical Arm of Government’s Industrial Policy

Technological Research Partner to the Industry

ITRI

Non-Profit High Tech Research Institute of Taiwan

Technical Arm of Government’s Industrial Policy

Technological Research Partner to the Industry

Innovation Driver / achieve technology leadership

Mediator / realize international, tailor-made project development

Door-Opener / generate profit by means of a win-win strategy

ITRI ITRI WEO

Benefit from Co-operation

• Taiwan has expertise in commercialization of high-tech, cost management, logistics in Asia, knowledge in Mainland China, and speed.

• Europe has solid expertise in high-tech development, basic research, material, equipment, and niche market.

• Share economic growth with Taiwan!• Join with Taiwan for entry into Chinese market!• Invest in Taiwan by setting up research centers or

using your technology participation.