Overview
Leveraging its world-renowned semiconductor manufacturing expertise, Taiwan is making substantial investments to become a quantum technology hub, creating multiple partnership and market entry opportunities for American firms.
The Taiwan National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has designated quantum technology as a strategic national priority, backed by a robust $273 million (NT$8 billion) five-year investment program launched in March 2022. This initiative, known as Quantum Taiwan, represents a comprehensive public-private collaboration involving 72 subject matter experts and 24 companies across government, academia, and industry sectors. For U.S. companies, this coordinated approach provides clear institutional pathways for engagement and partnership opportunities with established funding mechanisms.
Taiwan’s commitment to quantum technology has been further amplified with its inclusion as one of four priority technologies in the Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects announced in May 2025. This strategic integration of quantum computing with artificial intelligence initiatives significantly expands the market opportunity beyond traditional quantum applications, creating demand for quantum-AI hybrid solutions, quantum machine learning platforms, and quantum-enhanced computing infrastructure.
Taiwan has demonstrated concrete progress with tangible results that U.S. companies can build upon. The successful deployment of Taiwan’s first five-qubit superconducting quantum computer in early 2024 showcases Taiwan’s technical execution capabilities. More notably, Taiwanese researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough by developing a photonic quantum computer operating at room temperature—eliminating the costly cryogenic requirements of traditional quantum systems.
Taiwan’s quantum technology market potential is assessed using trade data of the automatic data processing machines (HS Code 8471), as quantum computers are classified under this category alongside conventional computing equipment. While current quantum-specific trade volumes are limited due to early-stage market development, the substantial existing U.S.-Taiwan trade in this classification demonstrates established commercial relationships and supply chain capabilities that will support future quantum technology market growth.
Table: Automatic Data Processing Machines Market Size, US$ millions
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 (Jan. to Jun.) |
Total Exports | 17,281 | 38,682 | 84,585 | 72,532 |
Total Imports | 5,603 | 6,875 | 12,916 | 10,597 |
Exports to the US | 10,506 | 21,429 | 51,494 | 44,671 |
Imports from the US | 220 | 331 | 661 | 1,338 |
Trade Surplus/Deficit | 10,286 | 21,099 | 50,833 | 43,334 |
Exchange Rates | 29.78 | 31.15 | 32.11 | 29.30 (as of July 15, 2025) |
Source: Custom Administration, Ministry of Finance
Opportunities
Taiwan’s quantum technology development has gained significant momentum through strategic domestic investments and international collaborations. Building on the foundation established in 2019 when Taiwan’s NSTC endorsed the IBM-National Taiwan University partnership to create the IBM Quantum Hub, Taiwan has accelerated its quantum capabilities. This collaboration marked the beginning of Taiwan’s structured approach to quantum technology development. In June 2024, NSTC expanded its international partnerships by visiting France and Finland, subsequently announcing the procurement of a 5-qubit quantum computer from Finland. These initiatives, supported by platforms like Quantum Taiwan for knowledge exchange and partnerships, demonstrate Taiwan’s systematic approach to developing commercially viable quantum technologies.
The strategic importance of quantum technology has been further elevated with its inclusion as one of four key technologies in Taiwan’s Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects announced in May 2025. According to the NSTC, quantum technology joins smart robots, silicon photonics, and sovereign AI as priority areas receiving dedicated technology budgets under the NSTC’s coordination. This integration signals Taiwan’s recognition of the convergence between quantum computing and artificial intelligence, positioning quantum technology as a cornerstone of the nation’s broader AI infrastructure strategy rather than an isolated research area.
For U.S. companies specializing in quantum components, quantum computers, quantum algorithms, and quantum communication technologies, Taiwan presents exceptional collaboration opportunities. The integration of quantum technology into Taiwan’s AI infrastructure projects creates additional possibilities for quantum-AI hybrid applications and cross-disciplinary innovation. U.S. firms can leverage Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise while contributing advanced quantum technologies to support both standalone quantum applications and quantum-enhanced AI capabilities. This convergence of quantum and AI initiatives offers U.S. companies multiple entry points into Taiwan’s expanding technology ecosystem, from hardware components and cloud services to integrated quantum-AI solutions.
Website:
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
Quantum Taiwan (Taiwan Quantum Program Office)
IBM Quantum Hub at National Taiwan University