Industry-Academia Collaborations

Continuous advancements in semiconductor technologies and the rapid expansion of AI applications are shaping the development of high tech talent across the semiconductor industry. At ASEH, we have a successful track record of industry-academia collaborations with colleges and universities on talent development including the design of industry-specific courses and academic programs, and internship opportunities. Students are equipped with an early understanding of industry needs and technology development roadmaps, strengthening their capabilities and providing practical experiences. Industry-academia collaborations drive the development of cross-domain hi-tech talents, fuel continuous industry growth and foster a sustainable and mutually prosperous talent ecosystem.

In 2025, we continued our collaborations with more than 100 schools across Taiwan, Mainland China, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, contributing over US$8.5 million to industry-academia collaboration. These efforts included 45 innovative industry-academia collaboration projects, internship opportunities for 660 students, scholarships awarded to 269 students, and semiconductor industry-academia courses attended by 432 students.

SPIL has been partnering with top universities as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable development education. The “University Corporate Mentors” program offers diverse activities for students to gain insights into industry trends, explore career interests, and increase their drive and willingness to learn. For 12 consecutive years, SPIL has co-organized the University Corporate Mentors program with National Chung Hsing University, allowing students to better understand industry dynamics and practices, as well as enabling the company to discover talent potential. In addition, the company sets aside some prize money to encourage student participation and team collaborations. SPIL has pioneered a new career guidance model with the University Corporate Mentors program, an energetic and flexible learning and career guidance platform beyond the classroom, as well as an important channel for early talent recruitment. In 2025, a total of 567 students participated in the University Corporate Mentors program, accumulating 2,349 hours of participation. In addition to providing students with knowledge and opportunities in the OSAT industry, the program serves as a means for the industry to contribute to schools and society. SPIL has also collaborated with the National Chung Hsing University, Feng Chia University, National Chi Nan University, and National Changhua University of Education to offer practical credit courses, sending corporate mentors to schools to share their professional expertise. In 2025, a total of 148 students completed these courses. This mutually beneficial model fosters a positive industry-academia partnership cycle that boosts our market competitiveness as well as nurtures high quality industry talent.

Employee education, training and transfer of skills rank highly at USI. To that end, the USI University was established in 2006 to provide free courses covering corporate experiences, management knowledge and the latest technology and industry trends. The USI University actively collaborates with industry and public associations, and universities and provides internally trained instructors to design the courses.

The USI University plays a vital role in preparing students for the workforce by offering a wide range of career readiness programs. These include training in comprehensive overviews of the semiconductor industry fundamentals, digital transformation practices in human resources, career planning, and sales negotiation skills. Through these initiatives, students gain valuable exposure to real-world environments and the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals, strengthening their career development. In 2025, USI University shared a total of 28 courses, with a cumulative duration of 5,185 hours, contributing to the enhancement of youth employability.

USI's facilities worldwide design internship programs based on the specific R&D and manufacturing needs locally. Students are recruited from various universities or technical schools for on-site internships that include one-on-one mentorship and training to enable a smoother transition into the workplace upon graduation. To maximize the positive impact of internships, USI Shanghai has formalized a strategic agreement with the Shanghai University of Engineering Science to donate laboratory equipment and provide practical training for students in its production lines and R&D centers. Thematic lectures will also be organized and taught by the company’s technical executives and senior engineers. Over the course of 2025, a total of 129 students participated in on-site internships. In addition to internship opportunities, USI’s Taiwan facilities collaborate closely with the National Taiwan University on the development of RF desensitization models for smart handheld systems. In 2025, a total of 3,226 students benefited from the industry-academia internship cooperation, accumulating a total of 76,920 hours of participation.