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companies to integrate innovative technologies and applications: front-end sensors, cloud services, IoT, big data, computing simulation, etc. As such, the HSPB has joined forces with the Ministry of Science and Technology to introduce a four-year R&D subsidy program for cross-sector integration in the biotechnology industry.
In 2018, subsidies were extended to seven projects, whose results were presented at the HSP’s 2018 Innovative Medical Devices Exhibition on April 17, 2019. In conjunction with a similar presentation by the Ministry of Science and Technology, a total of 42 innovative medical devices were put on display in the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park. Alongside lectures on artificial intelligence, there were also technology presentations on four fronts: Materials for Tissue Repair, Vitro Diagnostics, Multimode Therapeutic Technology, and Mobile Health. All these were meant to help the general public learn more about Taiwan’s medical equipment industry and promote innovation and collaboration across academic and research circles, thereby fueling a new wave of industrial growth that helps local companies expand their global presence.
In 2019, subsidies totaling US$0.808 million were granted to six projects (one independent project and five collaborative projects), which in turn were expected to incur corresponding R&D outlays of over US$0.974 million on the part of participating companies and help train 100 R&D professionals. On December 19, the Ministry of
Science and Technology hosted a presentation of achievements in its project on promoting innovative medical devices. Of the five presenters, Wiltrom Co., Ltd. from the HSP was the only one to actually demonstrate its newly developed technology—a remotely controlled cement bone injection system. By sharing breakthroughs in medical equipment solutions, the ministry aims to foster cross-sector integration that meets clinical needs in the development of medical devices. With priority given to innovation in Mobile Health, Vitro Testing, Diagnostics-Treatment Integration, and Biomedical Materials, the ministry also highlights the importance of game-changing innovation, speedy introduction, widespread applicability, cost reduction, and streamlining of medical care processes in the development of medical devices that can bring high added value early on.
R&D Awards
1. Innovative Product Awards
To encourage HSP firms to develop innovative products and expand international markets, the HSPB initiated the Innovative Product Awards in 1986. High on the list of screening criteria are innovation, technology, market competitiveness, R&D input, benefits generated, internationally recognized awards earned, and domestic and overseas patents secured and the management thereof. In 2019, a total of eight innovative products were awarded.
Winners of the 2019 Innovative Product Awards
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1. Avisonic Technology Corp.: Automotive-Grade Automatic Distance Detection, Autonomous Image Adjustment SOC Solution for Parking
2. Realtek Semiconductor Corp.: 8K Video Decoding and Processing IC
3. Machvision Inc.: Circuit AOI 4.0
4. Innolux Corp.: Underwater Touch in Display (UTID)
5. oToBrite Electronics Inc.: Complete Scenario AI Automatic Parking System
6. Harvatek Corp.: Narrow Beam Angle Flip Chip LED With Primary Optical Design
7. Somnics, Inc.: iNAP Sleep Therapy System
8. Insight Medical Solutions Technologies Inc.: InsightEyes EGD System