Strengthening International Linkages and Enhancing Global Decision-Making Influence
Date: 2026-07-21Data Source: Next-Generation Communications Technology Development Office.
Strategy 3: Strengthen Cross-Sector Collaboration Across the Communications Ecosystem
In 2025, this strategy focused on talent development for next-generation communications, establishing inter-university teaching alliances, developing system integration training platforms, introducing satellite communications and non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies into university curricula, and expanding digital learning resources.
Under the 2025 program framework, this strategy was implemented primarily through the Ministry of Education's Next-Generation Mobile Communications Talent Development Program. The program develops highly skilled professionals in B5G/6G, satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, and system integration through inter-university teaching alliances, cross-layer system integration platforms, application demonstration sites, core professional courses, and digital learning resources.
Although Strategy 3 focused primarily on talent development in 2025, its broader role is to provide the workforce and educational foundation needed to support Strategy 1 (application deployment) and Strategy 2 (technology R&D and validation). As such, it serves as a key pillar for the long-term growth and sustainability of Taiwan's next-generation communications ecosystem.
I. Build an Inter-University Education Network and a Comprehensive Talent Development Framework for B5G/6G and Satellite Communications
(1) Establish a Comprehensive Talent Development Framework for Next-Generation Mobile Communications (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
The program aims to cultivate highly skilled professionals with strong system integration capabilities to meet the rapid evolution of B5G/6G technologies and the needs of Taiwan's communications industry.
The first phase (2023–2026) focuses on establishing inter-university teaching alliances, developing educational materials covering B5G/6G, satellite communications, and non-terrestrial networks, and building cross-layer system integration training platforms. The program also incorporates problem-based learning and project-based learning to strengthen students' practical system integration skills.
The second phase (2027–2030) will build on these achievements by expanding applications, replicating successful demonstration sites, increasing resource sharing among universities, and continuously improving core professional courses. Together, these efforts will establish a sustainable and scalable talent development framework.
(2) Connect Academic Resources Across Universities to Meet Industry Demand for Interdisciplinary Talent (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
The inter-university teaching alliance serves as the program's central platform for integrating educational and research resources across universities in communications systems, networking, satellite communications, AI-enabled communications, and energy-efficient networking.
Through this collaboration, courses, laboratories, and faculty expertise that were previously distributed across individual universities are transformed into shared educational resources.
Students gain not only a solid understanding of communications theory and network architecture but also hands-on experience with system integration through practical training platforms. These platforms demonstrate how base stations, user equipment, satellite links, core networks, and application services work together across multiple network layers.
This educational model addresses the limitations of traditional communications curricula, which often emphasize individual technologies or isolated courses. Instead, it prepares students with systems thinking, practical engineering skills, and interdisciplinary expertise needed to support Taiwan's future development of 6G, satellite communications, and non-terrestrial network industries.
II. Develop Cross-Layer System Integration Platforms and Demonstration Sites to Strengthen Hands-On Learning
(1) Develop Cross-Layer System Integration Teaching Platforms (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
The Ministry of Education continues to develop cross-layer system integration teaching platforms that help students move beyond learning individual components or isolated network layers to understanding how RF, baseband, networking, applications, and services interact within a complete communications system.
These platforms cover a wide range of topics, including intelligent energy-efficient networks, LEO satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, core networks, and base station technologies. Through teaching alliances and demonstration sites, students gain practical experience in system architecture, module design, communications links, energy efficiency analysis, and application scenarios.
This approach strengthens students' ability to analyze complex engineering problems and develop integrated communications systems. It also prepares them for careers in 6G base stations, satellite ground equipment, network management, and industry-specific communications applications.
(2) Integrate Satellite and Terrestrial Network Scenarios into Teaching (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
To support the Program's emphasis on integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, the Ministry of Education has incorporated LEO satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, and satellite–terrestrial network integration into university courses and practical training platforms.
For example, the Cross-Layer Intelligent Energy-Efficient Networking Teaching Alliance includes learning modules on satellite visibility windows, communication quality prediction, and power consumption analysis for ground station subsystems. In addition, the Cross-Layer LEO Satellite Communications and Non-Terrestrial Network Teaching Alliance showcased its educational platform at international conferences, demonstrating Taiwan's progress in satellite communications and NTN education.
These initiatives give students early exposure to the technical challenges of integrating satellite and terrestrial networks while preparing the next generation of engineers for Taiwan's future development of satellite communications, integrated terrestrial–non-terrestrial networks (TN–NTN), and multi-orbit, multi-constellation communications systems.
III. Expand Core Professional Courses and Digital Learning Resources to Broaden Talent Development
(1) Develop Modular B5G/6G and Satellite Communications Curricula (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
To strengthen the continuity and effectiveness of talent development, the Ministry of Education continued to enhance its core professional curriculum by introducing modular course content covering B5G/6G, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and system integration.
In 2025, the curriculum evolved from isolated technical topics into a structured learning pathway that connects foundational, intermediate, and advanced courses. Students progress from communications fundamentals, network architecture, and technical standards to system integration, application validation, and capstone projects.
This modular curriculum provides a standardized framework that can be adopted across universities. It lowers the barriers to offering B5G/6G and satellite communications courses while better aligning academic training with the core competencies required by industry.
(2) Develop Digital Learning Resources and Cross-University Sharing Mechanisms (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
In addition to classroom instruction and laboratory training, the Mobile Communications Digital Learning Program developed digital learning resources that support cross-university collaboration and self-directed learning.
Course materials are delivered through massive open online courses (MOOCs) and modular teaching resources that integrate the outcomes of participating projects. These resources support pre-class preparation, in-class learning, and post-class review.
The curriculum continues to expand coverage of baseband technologies, RF engineering, the physical layer, 3GPP standards, and NTN specifications. This helps students develop the skills needed to read international technical documents and understand evolving communications standards.
By combining digital learning resources with feedback from participating universities, the program is building a scalable and sustainable self-learning ecosystem. These resources extend the program's impact to universities with different educational needs, students with diverse backgrounds, and working professionals seeking continuing education.
IV. Promote Capstone Projects, Competitions, and Technology Showcases to Bridge Classroom Learning and Practical Experience
(1) Strengthen Hands-On Skills Through Capstone Projects and Student Competitions (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
The program complements classroom instruction with capstone projects, technology demonstrations, and student competitions to help students apply their knowledge to real engineering challenges.
Teaching alliances have incorporated project-based learning, demonstration sites, and cross-university exchange activities that encourage students to develop solutions in areas such as intelligent energy-efficient networking, LEO satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, and communications system integration.
Several student teams also participated in academic conferences and technical competitions, receiving awards for their work. These achievements demonstrate that the program has established a complete talent development pipeline that connects classroom learning, laboratory training, project development, and public presentation of research outcomes.
This approach deepens students' understanding of next-generation communications technologies while increasing their confidence in solving practical engineering problems.
(2) Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration and Application-Oriented Learning (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
The program will continue strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to ensure that graduates are well prepared for workforce needs.
Through teaching alliances, demonstration sites, and capstone projects, students gain experience with engineering challenges that closely resemble real industrial environments. These include communications link performance, network energy efficiency, satellite visibility windows, coordination between base stations and core networks, and cross-layer system testing.
This approach enables students to understand not only the theoretical foundations of communications technologies but also the practical constraints involved in deploying and operating real-world communications systems.
For industry, developing graduates with practical engineering experience and system integration skills reduces workforce training costs and supports the long-term growth of Taiwan's communications equipment, satellite ground equipment, network services, and system integration industries.
V. 2026 Priorities: Strengthen Curriculum Integration, Expand Educational Resources and Demonstration Platforms, and Advance Spectrum Planning and Telecommunications Regulation
(1) Improve Curriculum Roadmaps and Learning Pathways (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
Building on achievements from 2023 through 2025, the program will focus in 2026 on curriculum integration, broader dissemination of teaching materials, and stronger system integration training.
To address gaps between courses and improve continuity across the curriculum, the Ministry of Education will develop a comprehensive curriculum roadmap that integrates existing teaching materials and course modules while clearly aligning them with core competency indicators and technology domains.
This roadmap will help universities design coherent B5G/6G, satellite communications, and NTN curricula with well-defined learning pathways and standardized competency objectives. It will also improve the overall consistency and effectiveness of the talent development framework while reducing duplicated effort across institutions.
(2) Expand Digital Learning Resources and Cross-University Adoption (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
In 2026, the Mobile Communications Digital Learning Program will continue expanding digital learning resources and online education.
The program will further integrate teaching materials developed under participating projects into a more cohesive digital curriculum while strengthening content on baseband technologies, RF engineering, the physical layer, 3GPP standards, and NTN specifications. These resources will help students interpret international technical documents and better understand the evolution of global communications standards.
The program will also continue promoting resource sharing among universities and use feedback from teaching alliances to improve course content. Over time, it aims to establish a shared digital learning ecosystem that can be continuously updated and expanded.
These resources will support not only university students but also faculty preparing courses, independent learners, and working professionals seeking continuing education, extending the long-term impact of the talent development program.
(3) Expand Demonstration Sites and Strengthen System Integration Training (Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education)
In 2026, the program will continue building on existing cross-layer system integration teaching platforms while expanding their educational value and practical applications.
Teaching alliances will be encouraged to develop reusable laboratory modules and practical training scenarios covering 6G, satellite communications, AI-enabled communications, energy-efficient networking, and non-terrestrial networks. These resources will be shared across universities to maximize educational impact.
The program will also organize demonstration events, technical workshops, capstone projects, and industry-academia exchange activities to help students translate classroom knowledge into practical system integration and application development skills.
These efforts will further shift the program from curriculum development toward broad application and technology diffusion while supporting the long-term workforce needs of Taiwan's 6G and satellite communications ecosystem.
(4) Accelerate 6G Spectrum Planning and Modernize the Telecommunications Regulatory Framework (Department of Resource Management, Ministry of Digital Affairs; Department of Comprehensive Planning, National Communications Commission)
The Department of Resource Management will launch the 6G Terrestrial–Non-Terrestrial Spectrum Planning Program to align Taiwan with international 6G spectrum developments, promote more effective use of private telecommunications spectrum, and evaluate emerging spectrum-sharing technologies.
The department will also support the establishment of Taiwan's 6G Industry Forum (6GIF) through the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS). Within the forum, the SIG3 Spectrum Working Group will serve as a key platform for discussing 6G spectrum strategy and spectrum management.
In addition, the department will continue publishing monthly and quarterly reports on domestic and international spectrum developments, including spectrum allocation policies, B5G/6G deployment plans, and telecommunications regulatory reforms. These reports will be made publicly available through the Ministry of Digital Affairs to help stakeholders stay informed about industry developments.
The National Communications Commission (NCC) will also launch the Next-Generation Communications Regulatory Environment Program for B5G/6G and LEO Satellite Development. The program will evaluate emerging network architectures, business models, and new services—including direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications—to establish a regulatory framework that both supports industry innovation and meets Taiwan's telecommunications regulatory requirements.