The Ministry of Science and Technology says it has officially put its new
supercomputer, the Taiwania 3, into service for use in academic and research
projects related to the coronavirus.

According to the ministry, the National Applied Research Laboratories is now
inviting researchers in the academic and industrial sectors to submit
applications for access to the powerful high-performance computing system.

Applications are open until July 31.

Proposed projects may include research in the areas of medical care, disease
control, policy communications and maintenance of people's livelihood.

Science Minister Wu Zheng-chong says all proposals will be evaluated, and
those that are accepted will be allowed free use of the Taiwania 3 system.

The Taiwania 3 was developed by the National Center for High-Performance
Computing, as part of efforts to tackle the pandemic through the use of
technology.