GBIP in Taiwan: Smart manufacturing

Explore global opportunities in the smart manufacturing sector

Innovate UK is inviting innovative UK businesses to apply for its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) in Taiwan.

This programme targets scaleups and high-growth companies driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and integrated supply chains. The goal is to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and circularity in manufacturing operations.

Focus areas

Innovate UK is particularly interested in projects that align with its 2050 vision for materials and manufacturing. These include:

• materials for future economy
• smart design
• resilient supply chains
• automated and flexible production
• circular economy practices such as reuse, repair, and recycling

Why Taiwan?

Taiwan is a key partner for the UK in advanced manufacturing, recognised for its leadership in manufacturing exports, research and development (R&D), and patents. In 2022, Innovate UK signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan's Department of Industrial Technology, focusing on joint R&D in smart manufacturing. This agreement has strengthened collaboration, supporting initiatives like GBIP and bilateral funding opportunities, driving innovation and international partnerships.

Benefits of applying

By participating in the GBIP, you'll have the chance to showcase UK technologies in smart manufacturing, strengthen your company's value proposition and explore new business opportunities in Taiwan.

You'll also get to:

• attend preparatory workshops in the UK
• join a 10-day market visit in Taiwan focused on innovation
• participate in a follow-up workshop to exploit opportunities
• receive ongoing support from an Innovate UK Innovation and Growth Specialist

If your business is looking to expand globally and form new collaborations, don't miss the chance to apply. Join the applicant briefing on 15 October 2024 for more details.

Find out more and apply to this smart manufacturing GBIP in Taiwan.

For additional advice, local businesses can email Alayne Kinver, Innovate UK Business Growth Project Manager in Northern Ireland: Alayne.Kinver@innovateukedge.ukri.org.

First published 5 September 2024