Sponsors

Taiwan National Science Council

The National Science Council (NSC) of the Executive Yuan (executive branch of the Republic of China) was established in 1959. Led by a Minister and three Deputy Ministers, the Council is presently the highest government agency responsible for promoting the development of science and technology. The Council consists of twelve departments and offices, and three affiliated organizations...(more)
 

Taiwan National Science and Technology Program for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

The National Science and Technology Program for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology coordinates among various government agencies with budgets dedicated to nanotechnology R&D. The overall budget for this six-year program, which started in 2003, is about $645M USD. Through the establishment of common core facilities and education programs, this program aims to achieve academic excellence in basic research and to promote industrial applications.
 

AFOSR

Air Force Office of Scientific Research manages the entire basic research investment of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) as a part of the AFRL. AFOSR’s technical experts foster support and fund research within the AFRL, university, and industry laboratories to ensure the transition of research results to support USAF needs. ..(more)
 

AFRL

Air Force Research Laboratory is a full spectrum laboratory of approximately 9,500 people, responsible for planning and executing the Air Force’s entire science and technology budget of nearly $1.7 billion including: basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development, and an additional $1.3 billion from AFRL customers.
 

TaiwanNationalChungHsingUniversity

NationalChungHsingUniversity (NCHU) began as an agricultural college 87 years ago. With this longstanding tradition, NCHU continues to take great pride in its consistent and continuous contributions to the Taiwanese society through the network of our alumni. NCHU manages 7 colleges, Biotechnology Center, Biotechnology Center, Nano-Science Center, Innovation Incubator, Technology Licensing Office, Center for Education Teacher, Extension Division for In-service and Continuing Education, four experimental forests and two experimental farms. It is the only state-run university in central Taiwan that has comprehensive offerings in both research and curriculum. ..(more)