[International] Huang Chih-fang is optimistic about Ukrainian talent joining to support TSMC's German plant operations
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TAITRA Chairman Huang Chih-fang visited Lviv IT Cluster, Ukraine's largest technology industry association, on the 19th. He pointed out that Taiwan's leading chip manufacturer TSMC is building a factory in Germany. Taiwan hopes to organize a talent alliance to provide support. Given Ukraine's strong STEM education capabilities, he is optimistic about Ukraine joining the alliance to support TSMC's European expansion, achieving a win-win situation. #Listen to reporter Hsieh Chia-hsing's report from Lviv, Ukraine#
Lviv IT Cluster is Ukraine's largest technology industry association, boasting a substantial pool of talent and companies. It connects over 300 IT companies and 100,000 experts. Its core vision is to transform Lviv into a world-class technology innovation hub. Besides assisting companies with matchmaking, it provides the latest technology information, talent training, large-scale "IT Park" infrastructure, and regulatory consulting, and regularly publishes industry analysis reports for public reference.
TAITRA Chairman Huang Chih-fang visited the Lviv IT Cluster headquarters on the 19th, Ukraine time. He stated that he positioned this trip as a "ice-breaking journey" and hoped to facilitate industry对接 (docking/alignment) between Taiwan and Ukraine, promoting more cooperation.
Sviatoslav Kavetskyi, President of Lviv IT Cluster, noted that while many Ukrainian industries have declined due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the technology sector has developed steadily, contributing significantly to the country's export revenue. Startups have also transformed due to the war, with two-thirds now belonging to the defense industry, a natural outcome for a country with industrial manufacturing capabilities and currently at war.
Huang Chih-fang stated that Ukraine has practical experience in the AI era, and Taiwan has a thriving drone industry. Both sides indeed have immense potential for cooperation in the defense industry. A dedicated drone pavilion will be featured at the Europe Taiwan Image Exhibition to be held in Poland on June 22nd.
Kavetskyi pointed out that they will subsequently promote a plan to build a large incubation center in Lviv, nurturing over 5,000 students from various academic backgrounds to engage in innovative technology R&D. They hope to connect with Taiwanese companies, allowing the center to receive funding support, while Taiwanese firms can gain innovative ideas or technological contributions to their development.
Kavetskyi also mentioned that besides the AI field, the Ukrainian government hopes to develop the semiconductor industry, "which might be an interesting prospect for Taiwan."
Huang Chih-fang responded that as TSMC is currently investing in building a factory in Dresden, Germany, requiring substantial talent support, he hopes Ukraine can leverage its strong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education capabilities to support TSMC. He said: "(Original English) You (Ukraine) have a very, very good STEM education system. So when it comes to semiconductors, TSMC is investing in Dresden, Germany. And now, partners like Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, we are trying to organize a talent alliance to support TSMC's operations in Dresden. I think Ukraine is in a very good position to join this initiative."
Kavetskyi emphasized that he welcomes the "chemical reaction" of Taiwan-Ukraine semiconductor cooperation, bringing additional value to both countries. (Editor: Liu Hsiang-hua)
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=215608
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