The Ministry of Economic Affairs recently convened the 140th and 141st guidance meetings for the "Small Business Innovation Research and Development Program (SBIR)," approving the following companies: 8086, Xiango Technology R&D, Yuze Industrial, Fulim, Yinghua International Shoe Lasts, Rongzhou Textile, Hongsuo Technology, Xuzhenglong, Xinqiao Shoes, Shunda Technology, Laisi International, Xieshun Industrial, Jingda Optoelectronics, Gaowei Enterprise, Yongyi Technology, Jiarui Enterprise, Shanyu Enterprise, Kanglianxun Technology, Jingyan Technology, Shuoxun Technology/Kaimao Technology/Yugang Industrial, Pufu Technology, Digicon Digital Media, Ningmei, Lugong Industrial, Zhenshi Technology Materials, Taixiang Rubber, Zongtai Technology, Tailing Resin Industrial, Fushuo Technology, Minggu Precision Ceramics, Shenlai Optoelectronics, Haichang Biochemical Technology, Shengyu Industrial, Anrun Technology, Putai Information Technology, Jibiao Information Technology, Jiding Technology, and Boutique Technology. The innovation and R&D projects submitted by 63 SMEs, including Quanbo Technology, Zhihui Wireless Technology, Shangyuan Technology, Yuanlun Home Appliances, Shengjie Industrial, Pinda Technology, Jianyi Machinery, Baoyu Biotechnology, Heqi Industrial, Qiding Technology, Yinghaode Industrial, Yizhuang Enterprise, Xiongfu Technology Industrial, Weige Industrial, Lixiang Aerospace Electronics, Shanghe Culture, Enlian Technology, Yumingtai Chemical, Daji Automotive Enterprise, Jianchun Industrial, Junkers Opto-Mechanical Technology, Kaga Technology Industry, Qianru Electric Industry, Youshunfa Machinery, and Yuantuo Machinery, are aimed at developing innovative technologies and services. Through these projects, the R&D capabilities of domestic SMEs will be significantly improved. The following are some of the more representative projects among those approved:

 The "Development of a Five-Axis Machining Machine for Dental Imaging" project proposed by Baoyu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. aims to develop a small-scale five-axis machining system specifically for dental imaging, including a machining platform, orthodontic parallel molds, and implant guide plates CAD/CAM systems. This system will simplify the machining process, enhance automation, improve the technological capabilities of the domestic dental technology industry, replace imported equipment, and make the dental imaging industry internationally competitive.

 The "Development of European-Standard Four-Wheeled Electric Motorcycles" project proposed by Heqi Industrial Co., Ltd. aims to integrate relevant motor and battery technologies, using modular lithium iron phosphate batteries to develop European-standard four-wheeled electric motorcycles with advantages such as high safety, high energy storage, light weight, fast charging, and long lifespan. This will not only stimulate the development of electric vehicles in Taiwan but also promote the formation of a lithium iron phosphate battery industry cluster.

 Horien Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.'s proposed "Development of Collagen/Glucosamine Nanofiber Periodontal Regeneration Membrane Using Electrospinning" aims to use electrospinning technology to create collagen nanofibers for use in periodontology. This absorbable collagen periodontal regeneration membrane guides the regeneration of periodontal ligament tissue. Besides breaking the monopoly of international giants in absorbable periodontal regeneration membrane technology, the project, developed and manufactured domestically, offers significant production advantages. It will provide Taiwanese consumers with low-priced, high-quality periodontal regeneration membranes, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of dental treatment. 

Jingpin Technology Co., Ltd.'s proposed "Information Leakage Prevention System Using Cloud Architecture" plan aims to establish a DEL (Data Loss Prevention) information leakage prevention system using SaaS (Software as a Service) network application services within a cloud architecture. This can reduce the cost for SMEs to adopt cybersecurity products, improve the technology of related domestic industries, accelerate the adoption of information security system management systems, effectively lower the barriers to entry for enterprises adopting information security systems, and create new business opportunities for cloud information technology.

 The Department of Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, pointed out that the plans approved at the 140th and 141st guidance meetings have simultaneously driven subsidized SMEs to invest over NT$170 million in R&D, and have also induced SMEs to invest more in R&D personnel, which is expected to promote the cultivation of R&D talent and the accumulation of R&D capabilities.

 The Ministry of Economic Affairs aims to encourage and assist domestic SMEs in actively engaging in innovative R&D through the SBIR program, enabling SMEs to operate sustainably and grow stronger, and further promote Taiwan's future economic development by building a complete industrial system through R&D results. Since its inception in February 1999, the SBIR program has cumulatively approved and implemented 3,348 innovative R&D projects, with government subsidies exceeding NT$7 billion, and has driven SMEs to invest over NT$13.1 billion in R&D. This will greatly contribute to improving the technological level of Taiwan's SMEs, enhancing the competitiveness of Taiwan's industries, and upgrading and transforming traditional industries. 

Source: Ministry of Economic Affairs