May 7, 2026
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Taiwan and the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) jointly hosted the "Taiwan–Germany (NSTC–BMFTR) Joint Battery Research (Phase III) Workshop" from May 5 to 8 in Dresden, Germany. The event served as a comprehensive showcase of recent collaborative milestones and a platform to blueprint the next stage of advanced battery cooperation for 2026–2029, further deepening the strategic partnership between Taiwan and Germany in the field of cutting-edge battery technology.
During the opening ceremony, Dr. Wang-Llong Li, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation and Science Education at NSTC, noted that the NSTC and BMFTR signed a Joint Declaration on Batteries Research as early as 2016. Starting in 2017, three joint research teams were funded, yielding exceptional results. This successful exchange paved the way for the signing of the Science and Technology Arrangement (STA) in 2023, which has since expanded cooperation into fields such as semiconductors, hydrogen energy, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Dr. Stefen Jung, representative of the German BMFTR, stated that the outstanding achievements of the bilateral cooperation in the field of automotive battery technology serve as a model for Taiwan-Germany scientific and technological cooperation. This collaboration has not only substantially improved battery performance but also fostered the exchange and mutual visits of young researchers. Furthermore, he indicated that the German government will provide additional financial support for the projects.
This workshop brings together principal investigators from both Taiwan and Germany participating in the third phase (2023–2026) of the Taiwan–Germany Battery Collaboration Program, along with members of their core research teams. The research topics span key technologies including high-energy lithiumion batteries, high-voltage cathode materials, high-capacity and fast-charging anodes, and high-safety electrolytes. Through research presentations and in-depth discus-sions, the event aims to foster interdisciplinary integration and drive technological breakthroughs. Through research presentations and in-depth discussions, the workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary integration and drive technological breakthroughs.The upcoming Phase IV (2026–2029) framework will focus on: solid-state batteries, high-energy metal batteries, high-power lithium batteries, battery recycling and material recovery, and emerging battery types.
Not only leading scientists from Taiwan’s top universities, distinguished researchers from German premier institutions, such as Helmholtz Institute Münster, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, participate in this event. In total, nearly seventy researchers from Taiwan and Germany participated in the workshop.
In addition to research presentations, the workshop features dedicated sessions for doctoral students and early-career scholars, with participation from industry advisors and committee members to strengthen academia–industry engagement. By fostering cross-disciplinary and cross-generational interaction, the event enhances international collaboration opportunities and the practical impact of research outcomes. The workshop marks a key milestone in Taiwan–Germany scientific collaboration and lays the foundation for broader, higher-impact international partnerships, further elevating Taiwan’s role in the global research network.
Research Contact：
Professor Hsisheng Teng
Department of Chemical Engineering
National Cheng Kung University
Tel: +886(6) 2757575 #62640
E-mail: hteng@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Media Contact：
Mr. Kai-Shyr Wang
Section Chief
Department of International Cooperation and Science Education
National Science and Technology Council
Tel: +886 (2)2737-7810
