On June 3, 2025, the Department of Computer Science at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), MediaTek, and the Institute for Information Industry (III) signed an agreement to expand their collaboration on AI talent cultivation.

Since 2017, MediaTek and NYCU’s Department of Computer Science have jointly launched the Corporate AI Talent Training Program to nurture in-house AI professionals. The program not only introduced advanced courses in deep learning but also integrated an online self-learning platform, which has attracted tens of thousands of visits. In 2022, III joined the initiative, further enhancing the program’s capacity to develop AI experts. This year, the three parties will deepen their collaboration by incorporating a talent certification mechanism to help establish an enterprise-level AI talent accreditation system.

The Corporate AI Talent Training Program is tailored for MediaTek employees and taught directly by NYCU professors, supported by an experienced team of teaching assistants. The curriculum covers the latest core technologies—including deep learning theory and practice, large language models, autonomous driving, and computer vision. The program enables engineers without prior AI background to gain a solid technical foundation through hands-on training, while those with AI experience benefit from insights into cutting-edge developments and enhanced applications in business practice. III provides resources and guidance to ensure the program’s smooth implementation.

Professor I-Chen Wu, Associate Dean of College of Computer Science, NYCU, remarked: "Our collaboration with MediaTek on talent education has entered its eighth year. MediaTek foresaw the potential of AI early on, investing in both technology development and talent cultivation. Its recent achievements in AI platforms highlight this vision. We are honored that the College of Computer Science can further expand this partnership with MediaTek and III to broaden training scope and ensure engineers gain mastery of the most advanced AI technologies. We believe this will continuously strengthen the company’s R&D competitiveness and leadership position."

Bor-Sung Liang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy & Strategic Technology, MediaTek Inc., emphasized: "Talent is the foundation of technological R&D. Since 2012, MediaTek has actively invested in AI research and development to keep pace with the AI revolution. However, given the rapid progress of technology, not all of our colleagues had the opportunity to learn the latest AI techniques during their studies. Partnering with NYCU’s College of Computer Science allows us to provide these learning opportunities, and we are also pleased to see III join the effort to help Taiwan cultivate more AI talent."

Calvin Ming-Hung Tsai, Director of Digital Transformation Research Institute, Institute for Information Industry, added: "For years, III has been committed to advancing Taiwan’s semiconductor and ICT industries. This program, responding to the acceleration of the AI era, is carefully designed to align with industry needs—covering the professional skills and application capabilities required for today’s AI talent. It will enable companies to cultivate forward-looking AI professionals more systematically, significantly boosting the innovation capacity and technological depth of Taiwan’s tech sector, with far-reaching positive effects on industrial upgrading."

The expansion of the Corporate AI Talent Training Program not only demonstrates MediaTek's strong commitment to AI workforce development, but also highlights NYCU's contributions to enterprise AI training and III's dedication to advancing talent cultivation. Through this tripartite collaboration, the partners aim to drive AI innovation and application, injecting new momentum into Taiwan's technology industry.