Innovation
▌Commitments & Policies
We seek to innovate by building a strong team of technical personnel and products, and establishing partnerships with world-class manufacturers. Our internal corporate culture encourages our employees to be innovative while actively interacting with external partners and participating in international technical forums and associations, so that MediaTek can be among the elite in all domains of technology.
▌Goals
| Short-term (1~3 years) | ◢ Invest at least NT$80 billion per year in R&D expenses. ◢ Mass-produced 5G products in line with various levels of demand. ◢ Integrate AI computing functions into products across all product lines. ◢ Continuously implement low-power design concepts to enhance product energy efficiency. |
| Long-term (3~5 years) | ◢ Actively participate in associations related to technical specification setting, with an attendance rate exceeding 80% of their meetings.
◢ Actively established AI application ecosystems for various product categories. ◢ Implement the 3A (Accessibility, Affordability, Availability) strategy to enable people at each corner of the world to seize the power of technological innovation. |
▌Management Approach
| Responsible Unit | R&D |
| Resources | Invested NT$132 billion in 2024. |
| Engagement Channels | Our R&D and Sales maintain active two-way communication with our clients to help us keep abreast of market trends and consumer needs |
| Evaluation Mechanism | ◢ International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC)
◢ Number of patents |
▌Progress and Results in 2024
◢ Invested NT$132 billion in innovation and R&D.
◢ MediaTek's chips drive 2 billion end devices each year, to offer a convenient life to modern society.
◢ Launched the innovative second-generation all-big-core architecture, Dimensity 9400 flagship 5G Agentic AI chip, designed for edge AI, immersive gaming, and extreme imaging, with a new flagship experience for the mobile communication market in terms of generative AI, gaming, and imaging.
◢ Unveiled the new Dimensity Auto Cockpit platform - CT-X1. Built on a 3nm process, the CT-X1 is designed to revolutionize the intelligent automotive experience with advanced generative AI technology. It delivers astounding computing power breakthroughs for smart cockpits, while accelerating the automotive industrys entry into the AI era.
▌Core Concepts
Innovation is a never-ending relay race. MediaTek strives to utilize technological innovation to solve problems and enhance the quality of life for everyone. As IC design companies are positioned at the top of the semiconductor value chain, they must keep pace with external development and maintain a deep understanding of user needs and industry changes to stay at the forefront of innovation. Ultimately, this helps end users benefit from opportunities brought about by technological advances. We believe that innovation is the driving force behind sustainable corporate growth. Through invention and innovation, we aim to deliver the most competitive products and services while enabling all users to create a better life.
In recent years, MediaTek has continued to invest in cutting-edge research in new fields. In 2024, its R&D investment reached NT$132 billion. Over the past three years, cumulative R&D investment totaled approximately NT$360 billion. MediaTek continues to lead the 5G, wireless communication, and AI industry clusters globally, driving digital transformation.
▌Innovation in Practice
| Talents | ◢ To deliver the best flagship-level experiences and solutions for users' daily lives, MediaTek has been proactively reorganizing its human resources in recent years. Several hundred R&D and product personnel have been transferred to key technical and product development areas such as 5G and AI, supporting the Companys ongoing pursuit of technology leadership. |
| Culture | ◢ Since 2002, MediaTek's highest honor for (technological) innovations has been the Innovation Award and Special Contribution Award (ISCA), presented annually. The ISCA recognizes outstanding employee contributions in two categories: the Special Contribution Award and the Innovation Award. The Special Contribution Award is further divided into Project/Product and Operation categories, while the Innovation Award highlights exceptional achievements in key technological breakthroughs. Both teams and individuals are selected through a rigorous evaluation process.
◢ MediaTek also encourages employees to participate in internal and external events and conferences to foster motivation, inspiration, and greater engagement in innovation and invention. |
| Ecosystem Engagement | ◢ Value Chain Collaboration - Embracing Technology and Creating Opportunities Together At NVIDIA GTC 2024, MediaTek unveiled a series of new automotive SoCs (systems-on-chip) within its Dimensity Auto Cockpit portfolio, offering powerful AI in-cabin experiences for the next generation of intelligent vehicles. These SoCs will come with support for NVIDIA DRIVE OS, allowing auto makers to leverage the platform across a range of segments, spanning from premium to entry-level vehicles. To support deep-learning capabilities, the Dimensity Auto Cockpit chipsets integrate a state-of-the-art ARM v9-A system and NVIDIAs next-gen GPU accelerated AI computing and NVIDIA RTX graphics. The AI-enabled Dimensity Auto Cockpit platform runs large language models (LLMs) in the car, allowing vehicles to support chatbots, rich content delivery to multiple displays, driver alertness detection, and other cutting-edge AI-based safety and entertainment applications. Running applications locally offers improved security, plus speed and latency benefits. To further protect user data, the Dimensity Auto Cockpit incorporates hardware-based security features with support for the latest automotive safety standards. Dimensity Auto Cockpit takes in-cabin entertainment to the next level. It integrates an NVIDIA RTX GPU, which supports ray tracing for realistic visuals and lighting effects in games, plus AI upscaling and frame generation for fast, fluid action. Additionally, passengers can seamlessly stream movies and other content across multiple displays, since Dimensity Auto Cockpit supports the latest connectivity and memory technologies. Consumers can even take advantage of advanced video conferencing features, including AI gaze correction and AI-based audio enhancement. To help lower bill-of-material costs, the Dimensity Auto Cockpit chipsets are highly integrated. The built-in multi-camera HDR ISP supports front-facing, in-cabin, and birds-eye-view cameras for a wide variety of safety applications. Additionally, the integrated audio DSP supports the latest voice assistants so a driver can get information and control their infotainment system without taking their hands o the steering wheel. ◢ Participation in Industry Associations In keeping with evolving technologies, MediaTek works closely with business partners to develop new technologies and applications. The Company also proactively participates in global industry associations to connect with industry peers and academic institutions, encouraging the exchange of ideas and sparking innovation. |
| Patent Strategies and Participation in Standard Organization | Since its foundation, innovation has been the cornerstone of MediaTek's daily operations. To safeguard its valuable R&D achievements, strengthen global competitiveness, and sustain technological leadership in key areas, the Company formulated an intellectual property (IP) management plan aligned with its business objectives. This strategy aims to deliver top-tier products and services to clients worldwide and to pursue industry leadership through a philosophy of "Global Reach, Local Presence". MediaTek has filed over 10,000 patent applications globally, including Taiwan, China, the United States, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Brazil, and South Africa. Since its establishment in 1997, the Company has maintained over 14,000 patents globally as of the end of 2024, including 1,300 patents granted in 2024—the highest number in Taiwans IC design industry. In 2024, MediaTek received significant recognition, including being named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator, listed on the IAM Asia IP Elite, and recognized by LexisNexis as a Global Top 100 Innovator in its Innovation Momentum report. The Company continues to obtain Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) Level A Certificate in 2024. MediaTek currently holds the top position among industry peers in Taiwan for the number of global patents in 5G, Wi-Fi, and HEVC/VVC technologies. Given the rapid pace of technological evolution and the growing importance of information and technology interoperability, MediaTek actively participates in technical standard organizations across various related fields. Through ongoing exchanges with industry peers and research institutions, the Company stays at the forefront of technology standards and continues to strengthen its technology and patent portfolio. |
For further details, see the “Innovation” section of the 2024 MediaTek ESG Report.