Taiwan is pushing harder into AI and courting American tech partners, a positive signal for Taiwan's chip and startup economy and for US firms tied to its supply chain.

• Taiwan is rolling out a new "AI Ten Major Projects" plan to drive economic growth.
• Government, industry, and academic groups went to the US together to recruit talent and pitch startups.
• Taiwan is selling itself as the core of the global AI supply chain and a partner for US tech companies.
• The pitch ties advanced tech to free and democratic values, framing the Taiwan-US relationship as stronger than before.
• A 2026 US talent recruitment drive and a national startup brand showcase are part of the same push.

Outlook: Expect more Taiwan-US tech recruiting and startup deals through 2026 as the AI buildout money starts flowing.