On November 11, 2024, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Eve Lieberman led a 19-member delegation to Taiwan. The group included key government officials and representatives from cutting-edge American companies such as Mesa Quantum Systems, Agile Space, and Caribou Thunder. The visit aimed to expand collaboration opportunities in quantum technology, aerospace, and innovation-driven industries.

With support from the Taiwan–U.S. Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA), the delegation visited the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) exhibition center. During the visit, they received a briefing from ITRI's Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and the Open Lab initiative, which fosters entrepreneurship and startup applications.

Lt. Governor Primavera introduced Colorado’s key industry strengths in artificial intelligence, aerospace, renewable energy, cybersecurity, quantum technology, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and electronics. OEDIT Director Lieberman expressed enthusiasm for advancing industry-academia collaboration between the U.S. and Taiwan, citing the potential for impactful bilateral exchanges.

Delegation members voiced strong interest in future collaborations with ITRI in quantum, aerospace, and semiconductor-related research. TUSA will continue to serve as a bridge between Colorado and Taiwan, supporting deeper engagement and tangible cooperation in high-tech sectors.