Founded in July 1996, the Acer Foundation was established to assist the industry in building core competencies to ensure success in today's competitive world markets. Taking reference from Acer's experiences, core competencies of companies in developing countries should center on high-tech management and effective globalization efforts. Therefore, Acer Foundation's major orientation aims to provide assistance in these two areas to such companies.
Acer upholds the concept that "embracing technology allows us to widen our horizons." Acer Foundation believes the key to working together toward an international alliance of wisdom requires a long period of cultivation, drawing on the strengths of all disciplines to develop scientific knowledge and train talented professionals. Internally, through public welfare and cultivation of talents, we aspire to help society prosper, raise the standards of academic research and accelerate the establishment of Taiwan as a technology island. Externally, we adopt a cosmopolitan view in hopes of fostering international talents and strengthening international cooperation and exchange to promote global economic prosperity.
When founded, Acer Foundation's mission is threefold: research and develop technology and management; cultivate talents; and reward and promote service. Starting in 2008, Acer Foundation entered its new phase, while at the same still holding true to the responsibility of industry upgrade and innovation. Corporate responsibility and sustainable development have become core values at Acer, as we strive to promote the practice of corporate social responsibility in Taiwan and enhance Taiwan’s ICT industry in realizing its responsibility to society.