●Project Summary (Please refer to attached document)

I. This project is a collaborative proposal from a central kitchen operator, a university/college, and a data service provider, with the central kitchen operator as the primary proposer. The project site should be located in Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, or Pingtung.

II. A research team composed of representatives from at least two departments (or across departments) from different fields must participate. The team should include faculty members with expertise in practical research within the target industry and in AI or other R&D-related technologies. The proposal should clearly outline how the assigned projects will connect with the local field in southern Taiwan.

III. Project Duration: The proposed project is planned for a two-year period (Year 1: From the date of approval announcement to November 20, 2026; Year 2: From the date of approval announcement to November 20, 2027). Upon completion of the first year, the project must submit its results and pass the final review to be eligible to apply for a second-year extension.

IV. Project Funding: The maximum funding for academic applications is NT$5 million per year. V. Application Period and Website: Applications will be accepted from December 5, 2025 to January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) at 5:00 PM. The application website is: https://reurl.cc/GGALRp.

VI. This project falls under the National Science Council's "Industry-Academia Collaboration Project" quota control.

VII. Consultation Services (related to applications from colleges and universities): Metal Industries Research & Development Centre, Tel: (07) 351-3121 ext. 2325 (Manager Chang).