| 2024 |
12 |
MIRDC signed an MOU with the National Health Research Institutes and NoetherTech in the USA to integrate preclinical research with NoetherTech’s prescription therapy technology. This collaboration will enhance Taiwan’s transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) system development and strengthen its presence in the international medical device market. |
| 2024 |
12 |
MIRDC hosted the "International Bioenergy Forum," inviting experts from Canada, Malaysia, and domestic industry, academia, and research institutions to participate. The forum featured in-depth discussions on anaerobic digestion gas production technology and related equipment development, aiming to support further advancements in Taiwan’s bioenergy sector. |
| 2024 |
12 |
The Aerospace Smart Technology R&D Section of MIRDC is executing the "Asia New Bay Smart Technology Industry Promotion Project," a program initiated by the Industrial Development Administration, MOEA. Under this project, MIRDC co-organized the "Taiwan Generative Sovereign AI Initiative" conference and training base launch ceremony with the Kaohsiung City Government. The event was attended by Kaohsiung Mayor Chi-Mai Chen, De-Sheng Lin, Secretary General of the Industrial Development Administration, MIRDC Chairman Jen-Yi Lin, and 269 industry representatives. Featuring a forum and an exhibition showcasing key achievements, the event included in-depth discussions led by Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Da-Sheng Lo and four companies—Foxconn, Pegatron, AUO, and Genesis Technology, Inc.—which received training base subsidies from the Industrial Development Administration. These companies presented the future blueprint for Asia New Bay Area and their generative AI development plans. |
| 2024 |
12 |
The "National Center for Energy Storage System Technology" held its grand opening and inauguration ceremony, bringing together distinguished guests, including Deputy Director-General Han-Chang Hsieh of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, MOEA, Deputy Magistrate Li-Li Chiu of Miaoli County, MIRDC Chairman Jen-Yi Lin, and other honored guests to witness this historic moment. The center focuses on ensuring the safety of energy storage systems and electric bus batteries, serving as the largest energy storage system safety testing laboratory in Taiwan. Equipped with 360 kW/360 kWh energy storage system safety testing capacity, it features comprehensive fire resistance, combustion, vibration, and environmental testing capabilities. This facility significantly reduces testing costs and time, enhancing the global competitiveness of Taiwan’s energy storage products. |
| 2024 |
12 |
MIRDC won the 2024 U.S. Design Masterprize Winner Award for its "Magnesium Alloy Biodegradable Hemostatic Clip." |
| 2024 |
12 |
MIRDC’s Mechanical Testing Laboratory (Certification No. 0099) passed TAF supervision evaluation with no deficiencies. |
| 2024 |
11 |
MIRDC hosted the "Promoting Sustainable Metal Industry through Circular Economy" international forum in Kaohsiung from November 6, 2024, for three days. The event brought together government agencies, experts, and scholars from nine APEC economies, including Japan, South Korea, Peru, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. The forum focused on the development and application of recycled aluminum technology, aiming to strengthen sustainable development and innovative cooperation within the APEC metal industry. Through these discussions, the event sought to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the regional metal industry. |
| 2024 |
11 |
MIRDC won the 2024 Canada 4 Future Design Award (Silver) for its "A single-use vaginal speculum with increased expansion range." |
| 2024 |
11 |
MIRDC and J.C.Y. Masterpiece Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd. jointly signed an MOU to focus on conducting in-depth exchanges regarding Japan’s expertise in testing, verification, and quality technologies. This includes standard certification processes, testing plan formulation, and verification applications, all aimed at further advancing breakthroughs and applications in international verification technologies for Taiwan’s fastener products. |
| 2024 |
11 |
MIRDC signed an MOU with Twins Dental Clinic in Malaysia to promote international cooperation in dental healthcare under the New Southbound Policy. |