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Taiwan sets record 2027 technology budget to boost sovereign AI and computing infrastructure

Taiwan\'s government has set a record technology budget for 2027, stepping up investment to strengthen AI and semiconductor competitiveness. The plan makes building “sovereign AI” computing infrastructure a core task and aims to expand national-level investment to respond to global AI competition and geopolitical risks. The budget includes funding for the Smart Nation 2.0 programme, next-generation strategic technologies, semiconductor projects, net-zero technologies, regional industrial development, and space and communications initiatives.

AI & Enterprise

UST expands deep-tech student startup cooperation with seven national research institutes

University of Science and Technology (UST) said it signed a joint agreement with seven national research institutes to promote student startups based on public technology. The deal follows an earlier agreement with five institutes, bringing participating institutes to 12. The partners plan to build a professor-student startup model spanning technology transfer and equity contributions, and to provide mentoring, education, equipment and funding support. UST also cited rule changes and startup programs to strengthen support.

AI & Enterprise

KIST Europe Research Institute marks 30th anniversary, unveils \'BRIDGE to YOU\' vision

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology\'s Europe Research Institute marked its 30th anniversary and unveiled a new vision to become a hub for Korea-Europe global research cooperation. It held a ceremony in Saarbruecken, Germany, attended by officials from KIST, the South Korean government and local German institutions. KIST President Oh Sang-rok received Saarland\'s Order of Merit. The institute announced the slogan \'BRIDGE to YOU\' and outlined plans to strengthen joint research, support business expansion and promote AI-based research innovation.