Arizona hosts Taiwan delegation and signs new investment MOU

Arizona said it is hosting a 30-person Taiwanese delegation tied to semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace and AI, with stops planned in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff. The visit also included a new memorandum of understanding between the Arizona Commerce Authority and Taiwan-based Sustainable Impact Capital aimed at channeling more Taiwanese startup and investment activity into Arizona.

The Arizona Commerce Authority announced that a visiting delegation from Taiwan is spending time across the state as Arizona deepens its economic relationship with one of its most important international partners. According to the release, the group includes about 30 investors and higher-education leaders connected to industries such as semiconductors, medical biotechnology, aerospace and artificial intelligence.

State officials said the delegation's itinerary stretches beyond metro Phoenix. The group is expected to visit Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff, where participants will hear from local government officials, economic-development organizations, education leaders and utility representatives about Arizona's business climate and expansion opportunities.

Alongside the visit, the Arizona Commerce Authority and Sustainable Impact Capital, a Taiwan-based investor network focused on founders using AI, signed a memorandum of understanding. The stated goal is to help position Arizona as a U.S. landing spot for Taiwanese startups and investment activity, especially as cross-border interest in advanced manufacturing and emerging technology continues to grow.

The signing was carried out by ACA President and CEO Sandra Watson and Sustainable Impact Capital co-founder and managing partner Amos Huang, with SIC's Silicon Valley partner Dennis Lee listed as a witness. Arizona said the agreement was signed during Arizona Tech Week at an event focused on the state's innovation ecosystem and its ties to Taiwan.

ACA framed the announcement as part of a broader Arizona-Taiwan economic story that has accelerated in recent years. The release said Taiwan became Arizona's second-largest trading partner in 2025, behind only Mexico, with more than $21.2 billion in total trade. For Arizona residents and business owners, the practical takeaway is that the state is still actively courting Taiwanese capital, startup partnerships and supply-chain connections tied to its fast-growing semiconductor and technology base.