Core Viewpoint - The Taiwanese authorities are promoting the "Chip Innovation Taiwan Plan" to enhance the IC design and R&D capabilities in Taiwan, aiming to increase the global market share of advanced IC design to 80% within 10 years [1][4]. Group 1: IC Design Top Plan - The "IC Design Top Subsidy Program" is managed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, focusing on supporting local IC designers to invest in internationally competitive chip and system development, with a budget of NT$2.7 billion for this year [1][2]. - The program emphasizes forward-looking technology layouts, particularly in satellite communication, multifunctional robots, and drones, encouraging proposals that meet or exceed international benchmarks [1][2]. - The program allows applications from individual companies or collaborations, with a maximum duration of 2 years for the subsidy [2]. Group 2: Driving IC Design Plan - The "Driving IC Design Program" prioritizes support for key development areas such as drones, robots, and satellite communications, with maximum subsidies of NT$200 million for individual projects and NT$300 million for collaborative projects [4][5]. - The program aims to boost Taiwan's IC design market share from 19% to 40% globally within 10 years, with advanced processes expected to grow to 80% [4][5]. - In the previous year, the program approved 28 projects involving 33 companies, with a total subsidy amount of NT$1.3 billion, projected to create nearly NT$36 billion in value [5].