On February 1, 2024, MANA and i-Center for Advanced Science and Technology (iCAST) at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on "Physical Chemical Functionalisation of Nanoscale Materials".

NCHU originated as the Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, established in 1919 during the Japanese occupation. It officially adopted its current name, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), in 1971. Nowadays, the university has become a prestigious institution inheriting the history and traditions in Taiwan.

iCAST, established as a research center, aims to integrate internal and external research resources and personnel within NCHU, focusing on high-quality, cross-disciplinary nanotechnology.

With the MOU in place, both parties intend to actively pursue various joint research projects, fostering a deeper research exchange between NCHU and MANA.