Baja California officials visit Taiwan
Baja California state officials recently visited Taiwan to develop the semiconductor industry south of the border.
The state Department of Economy and Innovation said in a prepared statement the visit focused on semiconductors and technology and included touring colleges and companies.
Also, the visit seeks to improve new investment from semiconductor-leading companies by taking advantage of infrastructure in California, Arizona, and Baja California.
According to the agency, Baja California is a leading state in the recently announced US-Mexico alliance to strengthen competitiveness in the semiconductor industry and the supply chain.
The state is expected to be a guest of the Semiconductor Collaboration Forum in June.
The visiting group included representatives of CETYS Universidad, the Autonomous University of Baja California, the Technology University of Tijuana, and the Universidad Iberoamericana, as well as members of the so-called ProBaja alliance, as well as state officials.
The group visited the National University of Taiwan. Founded in 1928, the college is one of the most prestigious and representative public universities. With about 34,000 students, the university has one of the most significant semiconductor programs in the island nation.
The group also visited Yuanpei Technology University which holds health programs. The agenda will continue in South Korea.
Days ago, the US Embassy in Mexico announced both countries launched a new semiconductor association to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem with funds from the International Technology and Security Innovation through the 2022 CHIPS Act. The law provides the US Department of State with $500 million in the next five years to globally promote the development and adoption of safe and reliable telecommunications networks, and granting safety and diversification to the semiconductor supply chain.
Both countries held in February the first Semiconductor Collaboration Forum and it is expected to hold a second event in two months in Baja California. Next comes a comprehensive assessment of the semiconductor ecosystem and Mexico’s legal framework, as well as assessing the needs of manpower and infrastructure with the help of public agencies, states, colleges, research centers, and private entities.
“This association underlines the role of both countries for the competitiveness of North America by strengthening this industry in Mexico and contributing to making sure semiconductor supply chains keep advancing and strengthening for the benefit, prosperity, and well-being of our nations,” the Embassy said Tuesday in a statement.