Multi-country Observational Study Mission on Innovation and Competitiveness in SMEs

The Multi-country Observational Study Mission on Innovation and Competitiveness in SMEs was organized in Taiwan from September 10th to 14th of 2018, focusing on how SMEs develop innovation, creative culture and ensure long-term sustainable development, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs locally and internationally. Experts from Japan, Singapore and Taiwan shared the success stories and innovation policies of SME development implemented in their countries to maintain the performance and competitiveness of enterprises in the era of Industry 4.0.

The study helped participants observe the successful outstanding practical cases and applicable technologies, and shared practical cases and innovation measures of the successful SMEs. Participants learned how to formulate national policies for SME innovation and creative culture, thereby maintaining the performance and competitiveness of enterprises in the era of Industrial 4.0.