"National Key Fields Industry-Academia Cooperation and Skilled Personnel Training" was passed by the Legislative Yuan on May 14, 2021. The main idea of the article is to allow national universities in Taiwan to collaborate with enterprises to establish research academies, aiming to cultivate high-level technical talents in five key fields needed for the future: semiconductors, artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, circular economy, and finance. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (hereafter referred to as "Taiwan Tech") excels in research, practical application, and teaching, playing a pivotal role in these five key areas.

      Industry-Academia Innovation College (hereafter referred to as "INNC"), Taiwan Tech, stands as a college-based model with practice-oriented research approaches that intensifies collaboration with enterprises. By analyzing technology patents, business trends, market overviews, and competitive landscapes, INNC provides companies with comprehensive assessments in areas such as demand exploration, technology identification, project sourcing, and business development when they invest in new technologies. This allows companies to establish strategies to achieve innovative R&D goals and expand the benefits of forward-looking research. In terms of teaching, INNC has expanded its faculty and teaching resources to allow for flexible faculty arrangement, free circulation of teaching materials, and the integration of curriculum planning. It also focuses on internationalization by deepening ties with global partner universities and creating opportunities for cross-border exchanges for faculty, researchers, and students.

      INNC focuses on promoting key national fields such as artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, sustainable energy, and semiconductors. With MS and PhD programs, one can has considerable expertise in the key areas, and the graduates we cultivate are well-trained in the fundamental sciences and equipped with analytical engineering skills leading to success in many possible technology careers.

      The Graduate Institute of A.I. Cross-disciplinary Technology aims to deepen research, upgrade industrial technologies, integrate resources from various professional fields, and develop new technological opportunities. It also seeks to cultivate intelligent talents who can accelerate development across different fields through technology, equipping them with problem-solving thinking, computational logic, and cross-disciplinary communication skills. The program emphasizes industry linkage and the integration of learning and application. Through industry-academia collaboration mechanisms, the program partners of enterprises can jointly guide graduate students in the development of forward-looking technology projects. Together, they develop innovative applications and services related to AI, nurturing talents with the necessary expertise and hands-on skills in cross-domain AI applications. This effort accelerates the incubation of comprehensive AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) solutions and successfully integrates AI with machine learning, computer graphics and vision applications, scientific computing, network and multimedia, cross-domain precision sports science, medical data processing, and other fields, yielding fruitful results in technological integration with machine learning, computer graphics and vision applications, scientific processing, network multimedia, cross-disciplinary precision sports science, and medical data processing.

      Building on the successful foundation of Taiwan's manufacturing industry, the Graduate Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, INNC utilizes real-time data analysis, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop intelligent processes for production, equipment, and management. By integrating design, production, and service, the institute creates a connection within the production process. Additionally, intelligent manufacturing helps eliminate complex procedures, thereby reducing production costs, improving manufacturing efficiency, and enhancing product quality. The Graduate Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology has collaborated with renowned high-tech companies such as TSMC and HIWIN Technologies. Moreover, the faculty members of the institute participate in various government and industry projects that allow them to broaden their research topics. Rooted in research and practical applications, the students of the Graduate Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology are able to combine cross-disciplinary knowledge to solve real-world problems.

      Due to the drastic changes in global climate, energy security, stability, and efficiency have become essential for technological and economic development to maintain economic growth and global productivity. The Institute of Sustainable Energy Technology focuses on five key research areas: power engineering, power electronics, circular economy, energy technology, and net-zero carbon emissions. Through a practice-oriented approach and partnerships with key domestic companies, the Graduate Institute of Energy and Sustainability Tech emphasizes practical training in critical fields to align with industry needs, fostering talents for future energy challenges.

      As the semiconductor industry is in high demand globally, the Graduate Institute of Advanced Semiconductor Technology was established to focus on research areas such as silicon photonics, integrated circuit design and electronic design automation (EDA), advanced processes and packaging technologies, and compound semiconductor materials. Through industry collaboration and talent cultivation, this institute contributes to the development of strategic national industries.

      As a platform for education and industry, Industry-Academia Innovation College, Taiwan Tech introduces knowledge and teaching models aligned with industry trends, becoming a crucial base for technological education and practical application in Taiwan’s key fields.