TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Hsinchu Science Park expects double-digit revenue growth in 2025, setting a new historical high, Director Shi-Min Hu (胡世民) announced Monday (Dec. 15). The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau (新竹科學園區管理局), which oversees Taiwan's largest technology hub, marked its 45th anniversary with the announcement. Hu anticipates stable growth in 2026, further breaking records as the park continues to expand its semiconductor and AI industries. The park remains central to Taiwan's position as the world's leading semiconductor manufacturing hub.
The park reported revenue reaching NT$1.38 trillion (around US$44.2 billion) in the first 10 months of 2025, marking a 10.31% increase from the same period last year. Hu highlighted the addition of 37 new startups to the park this year, which he sees as a driving force for future advancements. The director emphasized the park's continued focus on integrated circuit manufacturing, along with key areas like design, intellectual property (IP), and artificial intelligence (AI).
Hu noted the successful transformation of industries within the park, with rapid growth observed in the information and communication technology (ICT) and biotechnology sectors. The park completed the reconstruction of two standard factory buildings in May, achieving an occupancy rate exceeding 60%. The third phase of factory construction is scheduled for completion by May 2026, with 51 units already reserved, and the fourth phase is set to commence in 2027.
Hsinchu Science Park's strategic expansions and industry focus position it as a significant player in Taiwan's economic landscape. The park continues to grow and innovate, with stakeholders and investors closely monitoring its development and impact on the broader technology sector. The park remains central to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, which supplies chips for global technology companies. ◼ (At time of reporting, US$1 equals approximately NT$31.2)