The memorandum of cooperation between the two parties was signed by Li Weibin (right), CEO of Hon Hai Research Institute, and John Hepburn (left), CEO of Mitacs.

(Provided by Hon Hai)

[Reporter Fang Weijie/Taipei Report] Hon Hai (2317) announced today that its subsidiary Hon Hai Research Institute has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Canadian non-profit organization "Mitacs". Under the promotion of the Canadian Office in Taipei, the two parties will work together to conduct quantum forward-looking technology research in Canada. Hon Hai also announced the establishment of a Software Research and Development Center (SRDC) in Canada.

Hon Hai's software R&D center in Canada will focus on software development in the initial stage of its establishment, especially in the driving experience of electric vehicles, human-machine interface design, usability engineering, and other internal or customer-required design projects, which will be hired in the first phase More than 100 design and engineering talents.

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The memorandum of cooperation was signed by Li Weibin, CEO of Hon Hai Research Institute, and John Hepburn, CEO of Mitacs. Mitacs will use its large and important network of higher education research institutions in Canada to provide advice on funding and talent development. Hon Hai Research Institute will Responsible for focusing on promoting research in the quantum field.

Hon Hai stated that through this agreement, it will expand Hon Hai’s R&D and innovation capabilities in Canada, taking the first step in a key layout. In addition to quantum research, Hon Hai will also seek to establish research and design institutions in Canada to further create employment opportunities and promote local economic growth.

Li Weibin, CEO of Hon Hai Research Institute, said: "Through the partnership with Mitacs, we hope that the research institute can link Canadian professionals to jointly invest in forward-looking technology research. The initial research will focus on the field of quantum technology. Through Mitacs, we hope that Establish a quantum computing research program in Canada and recruit about five to ten research interns in the first year."

Canadian International Trade Minister Ng Fung-yee said the memorandum of cooperation demonstrates Canada's commitment to strengthening trade and investment relationships with partners in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan.

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