Philosophy and Goals

"Take from society, give back to society" is not just a slogan, but a concrete demonstration of Novatek people giving back to the society with practical actions. At the beginning of the establishment of the Company, the "Novatek Charity Club" was founded by the employees. Starting from 2007, employees have voluntarily initiated donations to raise the "Novatek Social Caring Fund". Since 2010, the Company has been contributing to the establishment of the Novatek Foundation, which operates in accordance with the provisions of the Foundations Act to carry out internal audit and control procedures regularly, ensuring the integrity of the foundation's operation and devoting itself to local community care from a deeper and broader perspective.

Local Community Involvement

Novatek is dedicated to assisting in the development of its local community of Hsinchu County/City. The Novatek Foundation was established through a donation from the Company, and it provides long-term support for the education of underprivileged groups in the area via the following four initiatives:

 
 

Assisting in the development of its local community of Hsinchu County/City:

Item

Scope of Local Community (Hsinchu County/City) Involvement

Implemented Measures

Results in 2025

1

Since 2010, Novatek Foundation has continuously sponsored two schools in Hsinchu County to implement the Ministry of Education's "Night Angel Lighting (after-school tutoring) Program".

Provided after-school care, homework guidance, and dinner for high-care disadvantaged students.

Donations exceeding NT$500,000, benefiting a total of 18 students.

2

Since 2022, Novatek Foundation has been consistently conducting nature experience courses for special education students from rural areas of Hsinchu County.

Collaborated with volunteers from the Society of Wilderness to guide students from rural areas in experiencing nature and understanding the concept of ecological conservation.

Invested NT$300,000, benefiting 105 students across 210 instances.

3

Since 2010, Novatek Foundation has consistently made plans to accompany Night Angel Program students from the two schools in Hsinchu County mentioned above and the children from the nearby Hsinchu Ren’ai Orphanage in Hsinchu County.

Arranged corporate volunteer services four times per year to accompany children from orphanages and children from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience cultural stimulation.

Invested 630 volunteer hours, benefiting children in 76 instances.

4

Since 2024, the "Women in Tech" initiative will be launched to promote the development of science education at Hsinchu Girls' Senior High School.

To enhance the interest and culture of scientific research among female senior high school students in Hsinchu County and City, the Company launched a Science Education Development and Promotion Program at Hsinchu Girls' Senior High School. The program provides subsidies and rewards for teachers and students engaging in scientific development and research projects, aiming to cultivate creative and problem-solving female technology talent for the future.

A total donation of NT$160,000 was provided to support the organization of two keynote lectures, two hands-on science workshop sessions, and 15 science fair awards and subsidy programs, benefiting a total of 221 student participations.

 

Social engagement and influence

Social Participation

In 2025, Novatek's overall investment in social engagement was NT$80,578,408. The largest contribution was from the Company, accounting for 80.4%; the second highest contribution was employee donations, which accounted for 16.8%; and time contribution accounted for the remaining 2.8%. Based on the objectives of the projects, Novatek's social participation actions are divided into three aspects: community empowerment, public donation and volunteer service. Community empowerment includes higher education, assistance to the disadvantaged, education in rural areas, and sports promotion. Public donations include employee donations such as the Novatek Charity Club and the Novatek Social Caring Fund, as well as local actions. Volunteer services focus on serving the disadvantaged and caring children.

To promote project management and explain the results of social participation, Novatek also attaches great importance to the social influence of various programs. We define "social influence" as "the beneficiaries (including beneficiaries or beneficiary organizations) who have changed their thinking or behaviors due to Novatek's social engagement services." For the engagement in the three aspects of community empowerment, public donation and volunteer service, we use qualitative description or quantitative data to present the positive influence of Novatek's social participation.

Types of social investment in 2025

Note: Time investment = Volunteer hours x Average hourly wage

Social investment items in 2025

Corresponding Performance and goals

Novatek formulated related management strategies and short-, medium- and long-term goals according to the dimensions of “Social Participation” . We set short, medium and long-term goals and presented the performance for management.

Goals and performance

2025

Short-term goals

1 year

Medium-term goals

1-3 years

Long-term goals

3-5 years

16 hours

Each employee is entitled to 16 hours of corporate volunteer leave per year; A total of 4,536 volunteer hours were provided for the year

NT$7.09million

Scholarships reached NT$7.09 million in total (including company scholarships)

 
$4.12million

Donated more than NT$4.12 million to local organizations to promote reading initiatives

NT$5.77million

Provided NT$ 5.77 million in sponsorships to cultivate sports talents

 
22sessions

Organized 22 sessions of volunteer service for a total of 2,376 volunteer hours 

NT$13.17million

Raised over NT$13.17 million for the “Novatek Social Caring Fund”; 44.2% of employees made donations

 
Awards

Awarded the "2025 Youth Volunteer Excellent Utilization Unit" (3rd Youth Volunteer Action Award)" issued by the Ministry of Education

Buying Power

Recognized the "2025 Buying Power - Social Innovation Products and Services Procurement: Excellence Leadership Award" issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs

 
 
 
 
NT$4.8 million

Promote the cultivation of talents in higher education by offering scholarships that exceed NT$ 4.8 million throughout the year

NT$2.6 million

Promote reading programs for elementary school students in rural areas of Yunlin and Hualien, with funding of NT$2.6 million.

 
NT$1.3 million

Sponsor NT$ 1.3million in a year to cultivate sports talents

16 hrs

Employees are entitled to 16 hours of corporate volunteer leave per year

 
≧40%

Continue to raise the Novatek Social Caring Fund with the employee donation rate maintains at ≧40%, and the annual project execution rate at ≧ 90%

18 sessions

Organize 18 sessions of corporate volunteer services in a year

 
 
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  • Expand the resources and energy for cultivating technical talents, and increase the willingness of outstanding students to study doctoral programs.
  • Inspire the reading interest of students in rural areas through systematic topic planning and integration of expert resources. It is hoped that through writing, they can improve their ability to express themselves.
  • Cultivate outstanding sports talents in rural areas, so that they have no worries and have the opportunity to shine on the international stage, making our nation proud.
  • Through the companionship and care of the volunteers, help disadvantaged students get physical/mental relaxation and cultural stimulation.
  • Encourage employee participating in charity donation.
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  • Promote the cultivation of technical talents, and encourage outstanding PhD and master’s degree students to devote themselves to academic research and technological innovation.
  • Cultivate and inspire the reading interest of students in rural areas, develop their reading habit and enhance their overall learning skills.
  • Long-term cultivation of outstanding sports talents; continue to pass on the experience of outstanding talents and promote various sports.
  • Through the companionship and care of volunteers, help disadvantaged students eliminate the gap in education resources between urban and rural areas.
  • Strive to maintain the annual project execution rate of Novatek Social Caring Fund at ≧ 80%.

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