The “2023 Compilation of Central Government Science and Technology R&D Performance” details the research outcomes achieved by 29 ministries, offering a comprehensive overview of Taiwan's scientific and technological research accomplishments in 2023. The report has been crafted with a view toward the overarching vision guiding Taiwan's national science and technology (S&T) policy. This comprehensive report is organized into four chapters, covering Taiwanese government's annual investment in S&T research resources, overall science and technology achievements, the effectiveness of major S&T policies, and notable projects that merit attention. Data that illustrate Taiwan's international competitiveness in S&T have been provided in an appendix. Science and Technology Budget In 2023, Taiwan's central government invested NT$132.74 billion into S&T, funding a total of 394 projects. This substantial allocation was strategically divided among four major categories: basic research (NT$44.36 billion, 33%), general S&T governance (NT$21.83 billion, 17%), major policy programs (NT$45.42 billion, 34%), and the Forwardlooking Infrastructure Development Program (NT$21.13 billion, 16%). To strengthen Taiwan’s science and technology development and governance ● For long-term visions and strategic development The National Science and Technology Council has continued its cross-ministerial coordination and cooperation to promote the strategic development of S&T. Several initiatives were implemented in 2023, including the “Net-Zero Science and Technology Program,”“Taiwan AI Action Plan 2.0,”“Taiwan Chip-Based Industrial Innovation Program,”“Age-Tech Industry Action Plan,” and “Space Technology.” ● For strengthening the national science and technology governance system The National Science and Technology Council reformed the evaluation mechanism for research institutes to focus on assessing whether these institutes have the capacity to undertake governmental S&T tasks. These reforms support the continuous growth Executive Summary XI
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