Achievements

On October 23, 2025, Taiwan–US Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), hosted the 2025 Taiwan–Florida UAV/Aerospace Business Seminar at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel with the purpose of bolstering bilateral connections in these critical sectors. Floridian government officials and businesses were invited to exchange ideas regarding UAV and aerospace industry development, as well as discuss cooperation with Taiwanese UAV and aerospace industry leaders.

The seminar hosted several high-level Floridian officials, including Secretary of FloridaCommerce J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, President of SelectFlorida Matt Swanson, and SpaceFlorida CEO Rob Long. On the Taiwan side, the event was attended by Yu-Hsin Chou, Deputy Director of the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and Chao-Yin Chi, Deputy Director of the Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI) at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). With such prominent figures present, the importance of the seminar for both sides was evident.

As the event began, SpaceFlorida CEO Rob Long introduced the future direction of the aerospace industry as well as the composition of aerospace infrastructure in Florida. FloridaCommerce Secretary, J. Alex Kelly, then provided a general overview of Florida’s industrial landscape, detailing industrial clusters, development trends, and policy directions. In addition, Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) Senior Vice President and Taiwan Excellent Drone Industry Business Opportunity Alliance (TEDIBOA) representative Jennifer Chuang gave a presentation on Taiwan’s UAV expansion strategy, discussing the latest advancements in research, manufacturing, testing, and the overseas activities of Taiwan’s unmanned vehicle industry.

After these presentations, both sides seized the opportunity to exchange ideas regarding unmanned vehicle technology R&D, system integration, industrial applications, and potential modes of cooperation. The Florida delegation affirmed the strength of Taiwan’s UAV industry development and manufacturing capabilities, expressing that Taiwan and the United States are complementary to each other in this sector.

Taiwan–US Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), in light of the seminar’s success, will continue to assist in providing platforms for bilateral cooperation. TUSA is committed to facilitating technology matchmaking and promoting the expansion of Taiwan’s UAV industry into the American market, thereby strengthening the international competitiveness of both Taiwan’s and America’s UAV and aerospace industries.

On September 17, 2025, the Taiwan–U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), MOEA held the “Taiwan–Oklahoma Drone Industrial Seminar,” inviting representatives from the Oklahoma state government as well as U.S. industry, academia, and research institutions to Taiwan. The delegation introduced the current development of Oklahoma’s drone and aerospace defense industries and engaged in exchanges with Taiwanese drone companies and research organizations. This event aimed to advance cross-border cooperation following last year’s signing of a memorandum of understanding on UAS-sector collaboration between TUSA and the “Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunity Alliance (TEDIBOA).”

The forum opened with remarks by Leshia Pearson, Director of Aerospace and Defense at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and Lin Chao-Hsien, CEO of TUSA. Both sides emphasized the complementary nature of Taiwan and Oklahoma in drone technology, manufacturing capabilities, and application environments, expressing hope that the visit would serve as a springboard for deeper bilateral cooperation.

The event featured multiple presentations. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce began by outlining state policies, industrial clusters, and the aerospace and defense ecosystem related to drones. U.S. companies ANPC and ZDEN Technology followed with introductions of their technologies and services, sharing the latest developments in aerospace drone applications, detection systems, and market strategies. Several academic and research institutions—including the University of Oklahoma – OADII, Oklahoma State University, and The University of Tulsa—also presented on drone R&D, testing environments, cross-disciplinary applications, and technology collaboration, demonstrating the U.S. side’s strong capacity in integrating industry, government, academia, and research.

A total of 21 U.S. delegates from industry, government, academia, and research, along with around 60 participants from Taiwan’s drone sector, attended the forum. All 81 attendees created lively discussions on topics such as drone technology development, system integration, measurement and verification, application needs, and supply chain cooperation. The exchanges reflected strong mutual interest in collaboration.

Leveraging the Oklahoma drone delegation’s visit, the event served as an effective platform for fostering connections between Taiwan’s drone industry and relevant organizations in Oklahoma. It supports Taiwanese companies in understanding U.S. market trends, facilitating their entry into the U.S. drone industry value chain, and further strengthening the depth and competitiveness of Taiwan–U.S. cooperation in the UAS sector.

The Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), together with the Kansas Department of Commerce, co-hosted the Taiwan-Kansas Aerospace and Drone Industry Business Networking Forum on September 11, 2025, at the Regent Taipei Hotel.

Distinguished speakers included Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, Jeffrey Dutton, Commercial Officer of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and Jeff Lin, CEO of the Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office. Their participation underscored the strong mutual commitment to advancing industrial collaboration between Taiwan and the State of Kansas. The Kansas delegation aimed to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s industrial landscape and explore potential areas for future cooperation.

Jennifer Chuang, Vice President of Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) and representative of the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunity Alliance (TEDIBOA), and April Chiang, Assistant Director of the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division, delivered presentations on “The Current Status and Promotion Strategies of Taiwan’s Drone Industry” and “The Business Environment of Kansas.” The event featured lively discussions, during which Assistant Director Chiang invited Taiwan’s Energy Storage Company Apogee to share its experience as an industry partner in Kansas. The company has selected Liberal City, Kansas, as the site of its new manufacturing facility.

Kansas serves as a major hub for the U.S. aerospace industry. Its largest city, Wichita, known as the “Air Capital of the World,” is home to production, assembly, and maintenance centers for leading aerospace companies such as Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, and Bombardier. The state is also rapidly emerging as a national center for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) development.

By leveraging complementary strengths, Taiwan and Kansas are poised to deepen cooperation in drone technology innovation and aerospace applications. The Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA) will continue to integrate resources across both sectors, strengthen the industrial value chain, and enhance overall output, injecting fresh momentum into the Taiwan-USA technology partnership.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon led a business delegation to Taiwan from April 19–22, marking his first official visit. Highlighting Taiwan as Wyoming’s 8th largest export market in Asia, Governor Gordon expressed hopes for deeper cooperation in key areas such as quantum technology.

On April 21, with TUSA’s support, the delegation visited the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) for a technology exchange. Governor Gordon noted Wyoming’s strength in quantum and high-performance computing and its potential synergy with Taiwan’s advanced hardware manufacturing.

On April 22, the Wyoming Energy Authority, University of Wyoming, and the Taiwan Quantum Computer and Information Technology Association signed an MOU on quantum industry cooperation. Witnessed by representatives from all parties, the agreement sets a foundation for cross-border innovation. TUSA will continue integrating resources to support quantum industry growth and enhance Taiwan–U.S. tech ties.

On March 20, 2025, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in collaboration with the Taiwan–U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), hosted the “U.S. Microelectronics Commons Seminar – Drone Supply Chain” at the Humble House Hotel in Taipei. The event highlighted opportunities for Taiwan–U.S. collaboration in microelectronics and drone technologies.

The seminar introduced the U.S. Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons program, supported by the CHIPS and Science Act. The initiative aims to strengthen the domestic microelectronics supply chain and accelerate R&D in materials, equipment, and prototyping.

Key discussions featured U.S. innovation hubs such as the Northwest AI Hub, SWAP, and centers in Kansas, Virginia, Oklahoma, and Los Angeles. Other highlights included ecosystem insights from Xponential (The Autonomy Trade Show), SelectUSA, TEDIBOA, and the Defense Innovation Unit’s strategies for advancing drone sector innovation.Deloitte also presented investment and tax considerations for foreign companies entering the U.S. market, offering valuable guidance for Taiwanese firms.

TUSA will continue supporting local industries by connecting them with U.S. innovation platforms and advancing cross-border supply chain partnerships in emerging technologies.

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