Today we got the great opportunity to visit Hsinchu Science Park, located in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Known as Taiwan’s very own “Silicon Valley,” it’s home to a large industrial park nestled right in the heart of the city.
Those who have established their facilities here are primarily companies involved in the semiconductor industry, along with others in closely related fields.
During our visit, we were fortunate enough to have a guided tour of the Science Park Exploration Museum. The tour offered us a brief yet insightful overview of the founding of the park and showcased the types of innovative products being developed and released by the companies here. One standout product we saw was a portable sleep apnea machine (airplane-approved) designed to operate more effectively and efficiently than typical models, making it perfect for people on the go.
What I personally found fascinating was learning how science parks in Taiwan are built on government-owned land. The government plays a very active and involved role in the development of these parks, firmly believing in their potential to boost the country’s economy. Because of this belief, they proactively lease parts of these lands to companies to create science parks like Hsinchu, all in the name of advancing research and development and, in turn, benefiting the nation.
It’s really inspiring to see how much impact this kind of forward-thinking policy can have, not just on innovation, but on a country’s global presence in tech. As always, it was nice talking with you all, and I’ll see you on Day 9. Talk to you later, Bye!
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