of these research institutes. The quality of the execution of S&T policies and the efficiency of the use of S&T resources are expected to improve as a consequence of these reforms. General Science and Technology Performance: Forward-Looking Innovation For fundamental research: A total of 47,517 research papers were published. Groundbreaking advancements were made, such as the establishment of Taiwan's first quantum encryption communication network and the discovery of the mechanism underlying high-temperature superconductors by a collaborative research team composed of Taiwanese and US experts. To help technology meet social needs: Data science was applied to analyze future social challenges, resulting in notable achievements, including advances in energy transition, developments in 5G technology, and improvements to government efficiency through artificial intelligence (AI). These achievements demonstrate the impressive progress made in evidence-based governance. To disseminate research outcomes: More than 667 industry–academia collaborations were approved, attracting NT$719 million in investment and resulting in 398 successful technology transfers. Thus, the commercialization of scientific advancements was greatly promoted in 2023. To spearhead industrial innovation: A total of 185 startups were established. Notable advancements were made in innovative solutions for smart manufacturing. The application of 5G technology in exhibitions was promoted, collectively contributing to NT$2.3 billion in total output value. To boost the economy: Through innovation platforms, cloud services have helped 4,504 companies increase their revenue by NT$2.927 billion. The introduction of digital technologies in smart agriculture created 389 job opportunities. Maintaining and operating the high-tech park attracted more than 320,000 new employees to the area, further contributing to the local economy. XII
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