Focus on Taiwan The East’s battery boutique

The Editor makes a repeat visit to Taiwan, where he learns how Government-funded research, disparate companies willing to enter into partnerships and an abundance of scientific talent can together compete with the might of the battery industries of both China and Japan.
A long time ago (well at least 25 years ago) in the land that I call my home, Government supported industry – really supported industry. There were state-funded laboratories, grants available and awards to help new businesses get off the ground. And there were occasional success stories, mainly in the biotechnology sector – the sector . . .