18 December 2025, Taipei, Taiwan – The Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Round 1 of the Australian Quantum Software Network (AQSN) Micro & MesoGrant Scheme. In this inaugural round, HHRI, as the key sponsor, awarded more than AUD 150,000 in competitive funding to support early-career and mid-career researchers across Australia in advancing quantum software and algorithmic research. The AQSN MicroGrant / MesoGrant programs are funding schemes designed to support research in quantum algorithms, quantum software, and quantum theory. AQSN members—including students and researchers—may apply. The MicroGrant is suitable for short-term or early-stage open-source projects, while the MesoGrant supports mid-scale or collaborative research efforts. Funded projects typically run for 6–12 months and require outcomes to be open-sourced and publicly shared, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the quantum software community. AQSN founder and Review Committee member Dr. Simon Devitt stated: ”We sincerely appreciate the support from the Hon Hai Research Institute’s Quantum Computing Research Center and the enthusiastic participation of the Australian quantum research community. Congratulations to all the award recipients. HHRI’s generous sponsorship has enabled AQSN to empower the next generation of quantum pioneers and to build a vital bridge between academic excellence and industrial impact. We are honored to collaborate with HHRI in establishing a strong software foundation for the quantum era.” Dr. Min-Hsiu Hsieh, Director of HHRI’s Quantum Computing Research Center, said:“Scientific breakthroughs often originate from a small yet bold idea. At the Hon Hai Research Institute, we are committed to becoming a catalyst for innovation. By supporting AQSN’s young scholars, we hope to inject fresh momentum into the field of quantum computing. This collaborative initiative represents HHRI’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of quantum talent, and we look forward to seeing students and researchers become key forces driving global quantum technology development.” A total of 9 projects were selected, including six MicroGrants and three MesoGrants fully sponsored by HHRI. These projects reflect the depth and creativity of Australia’s quantum research community, ranging from foundational theory to practical algorithmic development. The successful recipients and their project topics are listed below: MesoGrant Recipients 1.       Clément Canonne (University of Sydney) — Towards Understanding Which Quantum Circuits Can Be Classically Sampled 2.       Harini Hapuarachchi (RMIT University) — Towards a Unified Software Toolkit to Simulate Noise in Diamond-Based Room-Temperature Spin Qubits 3.       Angus Southwell (Monash University) — Quantum Gibbs Sampling via Simplicial Complexes MicroGrant Recipients 1.       Jonas Freiheit (RMIT University) — Optimising Encoding & Readout for Quantum Reservoir Computing Based on Quantum Ising Models 2.       Elija Perrier (University of Technology Sydney) — Coherent Learning for Quantum Agents 3.       Abhinash Kumar Roy (Macquarie University) — Resource-Efficient Characterisation of Multi-Time Quantum Processes 4.       Varun Srivastava (Macquarie University) — Randomised Benchmarking as a Diagnostic for Non-Markovian Noise and Fault-Tolerance Thresholds 5.       Mingyu Sun (University of Technology Sydney) — Scalable Fidelity Estimation and Learnability from Local Measurements 6.       Tianhui Zhu (UNSW) — Implementing Virtual Distillation with Quantum Algorithms HHRI extends its gratitude to the AQSN assessment committees and the entire Australian quantum research community for their enthusiastic participation. Congratulations to all awardees. Hon Hai Research Institute remains committed to supporting quantum research and innovation worldwide, fostering academic collaboration, and accelerating the development of next-generation quantum technologies. We look forward to supporting future rounds of this scheme and the exciting research that will emerge as a result. About Hon Hai Research Institute The institute, founded in 2020 and part of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), has five research centers. Each center has high technology R&D professionals, all of whom are focused on the research and development of new technologies, the strengthening of Foxconn’s technology and product innovation pipeline, efforts to support the Group’s transformation from "brawn" to "brains", and the enhancement of the competitiveness of Foxconn’s "3+3+3" strategy. To learn more, visit https://www.hh-ri.com

Project will create nearly 1,400 new jobs, meet growing demand for data servers 26 November 2025, Taipei, Taiwan and Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin – Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (TWSE:2317) will broaden its investment in Wisconsin to artificial intelligence infrastructure, the backbone of the AI industrial build-out in the United States, following a nod by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) that paves the way for nearly 1,400 new jobs over the next four years in Racine County. The world’s largest electronic manufacturing service provider is expanding its Wisconsin manufacturing footprint to meet rising demand from US customers and strengthen domestic supply chains for advancing innovation in data management and resilient, next- generation technological capabilities for the future. “WEDC has been committed to ensuring Foxconn’s success and growth in our state,” said Sam Rikkers, deputy secretary and chief operating officer of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development organization. “This new amendment reflects Foxconn’s status as one of the many leading global manufacturers that have chosen to grow in Wisconsin.” “As the demand for more data infrastructure continues to rise, Foxconn will keep responding to our customers’ needs with flexibility and at scale in the United States,” said Jerry Hsiao, Foxconn’s Chief Product Officer and General Manager of Hon Hai USA. “Wisconsin accounts for close to a fourth of our workforce in America, and this second- stage project will double that presence in the state by the end of this decade.” The WEDC Board of Directors approved the company’s plans to invest an additional $569 million to expand its operations in Racine County, which will create 1,374 new jobs over the next four years. As part of the contract amendment, WEDC will provide up to $16 million in additional performance-based tax incentives to Foxconn, from the first-stage investment that was revised in 2021. With this new expansion, Foxconn is eligible to earn up to a total of $96 million in performance-based tax credits under the state’s Electronics, Information Technology, and Manufacturing Zone (EITMZ) program through Dec. 31, 2029. Under the amended contract, the company will create a total of 2,616 jobs and make a total of $1.2 billion in capital investments during that period. This is Foxconn’s second contract amendment with WEDC. In 2021, the company and WEDC approved an amendment enabling Foxconn to earn up to $80 million in EITMZ credits by the end of 2025 based on the company’s planned investment of $672 million and creation of 1,454 jobs by Dec. 31, 2025, which Foxconn is on track to do. Foxconn leads the global server market, underpinning everyday digital services – from streaming and online shopping to digital banking and smart devices – by providing secure, scalable data server products infrastructure. Foxconn has spent over $2 billion in Wisconsin over the last several years across payroll, capital expenditures, and taxes, creating approximately 1,500 jobs in data server production and reinforcing the state’s position as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing and secure, high-capacity data infrastructure.About Foxconn Established in 1974 in Taiwan, Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider, ranking 28th among the Fortune Global 500. In 2024, revenue totaled TWD6.86 trillion (approx. USD208 billion). The Group’s market share in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) exceeds 40%. The Group operates over 230 campuses across 24 countries and is one of the world’s largest employers with approx. 900,000 employees during peak manufacturing season. The Group has expanded its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, and three key technologies – artificial intelligence, semiconductors and next-generation communications technology. Pulling it together with its three intelligent platforms – Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, Smart City – the “3+3+3” strategy is key to driving the Group’s long-term growth. Foxconn is dedicated to championing environmental sustainability in the manufacturing process and serving as a best-practice model for global enterprises. To learn more, visit www.honhai.com

21 November 2025, Taipei, Taiwan – Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE: 2317), the world's largest technology manufacturer and service provider, on Friday detailed its latest progress in electromobility that combines artificial intelligence technology and modular versatility to bring diverse application scenarios to a single reference electric vehicle – the MODEL A. Presented for the first time on stage at Hon Hai Tech Day 2025, the MODEL A is a B segment vehicle, offering B2B customers a choice of seating configurations from single to eight seats, suitable for small families and multi-generational trips. Its highly flexible interior space, coupled with compatible sliding and side-opening doors, means the same reference model can cater, as well, to the needs of taxis, commercial vans, or last-mile delivery in logistics. “This is more than just a single model. It is a symbol of collaboration and innovation in the EV industry,” said Jun Seki, Foxconn Chief Strategy Officer for EV, with three different MODEL A’s on the HHTD25 stage. Its design philosophy of "Being White" emphasizes purity and flexibility, blending Japanese aesthetics with scalability to adapt to various scenarios and needs. The spaciousness and convenience with strong battery and motor performance and semi-zonal control follow extensive research by Foxconn’s Japanese EV development team of local market tastes and work-life needs of users in the Japan market. The MODEL A, which stands for affordable development, utilizes off-the-shelf components to achieve Time To Cost and Time To Market goals. Depending on customer timelines, MODEL A is expected to initially launch in the Japanese market in 2027 with potential adoption later in Southeast Asia. The new design concept incorporates Smart Battery Management and Smart Thermal Management to extend battery life and achieve an optimal balance between comfort and battery consumption. The MODEL A can be equipped with Foxconn's self-developed LiDAR technology, showcasing the future potential of ADAS/AD systems. For commercial vehicle use, the MODEL A's smart cockpit features Smart Translation, supporting multilingual communication. Through an immersive in-car audio experience, the "mobile room" concept is embodied, echoing SHARP Corp's the "LDK+" philosophy showcased at the Japan Mobility Show in October. This not only enhances vehicle performance and usability but also provides flexible solutions for various usage scenarios. About Foxconn Established in 1974 in Taiwan, Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider, ranking 28th among the Fortune Global 500. In 2024, revenue totaled TWD6.86 trillion (approx. USD208 billion). The Group’s market share in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) exceeds 40%. The Group operates over 230 campuses across 24 countries and is one of the world’s largest employers with approx. 900,000 employees during peak manufacturing season. The Group has expanded its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, and three key technologies – artificial intelligence, semiconductors and next-generation communications technology. Pulling it together with its three intelligent platforms – Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, Smart City – the “3+3+3” strategy is key to driving the Group’s long-term growth. Foxconn is dedicated to championing environmental sustainability in the manufacturing process and serving as a best-practice model for global enterprises. To learn more, visit www.honhai.com