Diagnostic consulting by cross-disciplinary expert groups also accelerated the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leading to improved efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. The smartification rate of machine tools rose from 58% to 70%, and domestic firms achieved international O-RAN OTIC certification. The local content ratio of 5G private network hardware and software increased from 50% to 80%, demonstrating technological self-reliance. To boost the economy: Strategic public investment guided private capital, with the Taiwan Industry Innovation Platform (TIIP) delivering a significant 1:19.1 return on investment. Science Parks attracted NT$84.58 billion in investment and achieved a record annual revenue of NT$4.76 trillion. Furthermore, the digital and green transition efforts raised SMEs' average resilience index by 10%, thus improving operational stability. To enhance international influence: Government departments successfully facilitated the establishment of R&D centers in Taiwan by global leaders Infineon Technologies and AMD, driving investment in critical technologies such as automotive semiconductors and AI servers. Proposals for international R&D collaboration programs with partners such as the European Union and the United Kingdom hit a record high. Moreover, the innovation ecosystem secured US$2.79 billion in annual fundraising, achieving 10% growth despite global market slowdowns. In 2024, Taiwan ranked 9th in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, placing in the top three globally in seven indicators. General Science and Technology Performance: Balanced Society To safeguard public well-being: Public engagement was strengthened through the Public Policy Online Participation Network Platform. In biomedical science, Taiwan achieved its first domestically developed in vitro amplification technology, providing a potential XVI
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