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22 Hsinchu Science Park 2019Annual Report
1 Accomplishments in Investment Solicitation
Since its inception in 1980, the HSP has committed itself to making a quality investment environment and bringing in technology companies. The joint efforts across the government and private sectors have brought about a full-fledged cluster of ICT ventures. In particular, a vertically integrated semiconductor segment has established itself as a global bellwether. Staying competitive going forward is now a common goal for all members of the HSP community.
Investment Statistics by Industry
As of the end of 2019, a total of 568 companies, including 86 foreign firms, had been approved for investment in the HSP. In 2019, 40 firms (including two supportive companies and 11 foreign firms) won approval to invest a total of US$571.58 million, up 34.07% from a year earlier. Of the newly approved incoming tenants, 37.5% or 15 companies come from the biotechnology sector. Given the still brisk inflow of tenant companies, the HSP is expected to offer another 3,800 jobs and generate US$2.78 billion of revenues in the next three years. Separately, another 39 tenant companies increased their capital by a combined US$813.96 million in 2019.
1. Integrated Circuits
In 2019, five firms won approval to invest a combined US$204.46 million. These new tenant companies engage in 5G products, mobile AI applications, GaN-on-Silicon components, and true- wireless earbud chips, all of which promise to help the HSP retain its leading edge in technological applications down the road.
2. Computers and Peripherals
In 2019, six firms were approved to invest a combined US$178.56 million. They engage in such cloud and smart applications as hybrid cloud management platform services, solid-state drives, and smart retailing solutions.
3. Optoelectronics
In 2019, six firms won approval to invest a combined US$53.29 million. These new tenant companies tap an emerging market for next- generation mini pitch displays by engaging in the
following: high-luminance composite brightness enhancement film, mini/micro LED products and modules, and seamless displays.
4. Precision Machinery
In 2019, four firms won approval to invest a total of US$44.46 million. These new tenant companies help bolster Taiwan’s smart machinery industry with such advanced semiconductor equipment as harmonic drives, photoresist coating and developing systems, and scanners.
5. Biotechnology
In 2019, this sector saw the largest influx of new tenants into the HSP. As many as 15 firms were approved to invest a combined US$71.24 million. Among others, these new tenant companies engage in a magnetic resonance-guided ultrasound surgery system, an in vitro diagnostic kit for endometriosis, and an autopilot navigation system for brain surgery.
6. Communications
Combined, two firms won approval to invest US$9.74 million in 2019. At a time when 5G starts gaining momentum, in turn accelerating a wealth of consumer and industrial applications, these new tenant companies engage in smart remote car keys and solutions meant for industrial automation and smart cities.