Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs

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Taiwan is a global hub for the semiconductor and ICT industries. With the support of a complete semiconductor ecosystem, it continuously develops high-performance, energy-efficient, and innovative semiconductor products. Despite factors such as the US-China trade dispute and international conflicts affecting consumer electronics growth in 2024—like smartphones (1%), computers (1%), and laptops (3%)—emerging markets such as AI applications, electric vehicles, high-frequency communications, and low-orbit satellites are accelerating. This drives the demand for AI chips, high-performance servers, autonomous driving chips, and 6G communication chips. Domestic semiconductor manufacturers are continually investing in new plants, driving increased demand for manufacturing equipment. Additionally, smart wearables, AR/VR glasses, and electric vehicle dashboards are advancing the development of next-generation display (Micro LED) technology. According to the Taiwan Electronic Equipment Industry Association (TEEIA), the primary market demand for electronic equipment comes from the semiconductor, display, and substrate industries, with a total output value exceeding NTD 6 trillion in 2023. The output value of Taiwan's electronic and semiconductor equipment is about NTD 330 billion, with significant growth potential. Domestic equipment in the display and substrate sectors holds a high market share, with a primary focus on Micro LED and advanced IC packaging substrates. Semiconductor equipment, especially wafer front-end process equipment, remains dominated by foreign suppliers from the US, Europe, and Japan due to high technical barriers and R&D costs. However, since 2021, government subsidies have helped domestic companies enter the supply chains of major players such as TSMC, ASE, and GlobalWafers by developing advanced packaging and 8-inch compound semiconductor equipment. This plan aims to enhance the self-reliant technology of domestic electronic and semiconductor equipment manufacturers by developing benchmark equipment and encouraging domestic equipment to pass customer quality verification, accelerating the self-reliance of the equipment industry. Additionally, through expert consultations, carbon footprint audits, and related courses, it will prioritize assisting mechanical equipment manufacturers and promoting industry low-carbonization and smartification to achieve the 2050 net-zero emissions target. On the other hand, according to the "Post-pandemic Economic and Social Resilience Enhancement and Universal Sharing of Economic Outcomes Special Act," this plan will prioritize consulting for machinery equipment manufacturers. Experts in low-carbon and smart technologies will provide consultations and improvement suggestions, conduct carbon audits tailored to manufacturers' needs, and offer related courses to accelerate the upgrading and transformation of the machinery and equipment industry, aiming to meet international supply chain requirements and achieve the 2050 net-zero emissions goal.