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Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan- InnoVEX and ICTGC to Host Semiconductor & AI Event in California
InnoVEX, together with the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) organized by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), will host “Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan: Semiconductor & AI Synergies” on January 13, 2026, at Startup Island Taiwan’s Silicon Valley Hub in Palo Alto, California.
This special event unites Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor ecosystem with Silicon Valley’s pioneering innovation culture—creating new pathways for founders, researchers, and investors to collaborate in deep tech and AI. It also introduces the ICTGC program, a government-backed initiative designed to help global startups access mentorship, funding, and Taiwan’s advanced R&D and manufacturing resources.
Distinguished speakers include Laura Swan (Silicon Catalyst), Andy Lombard (Tesoro Ventures), Janis Skriveris (Plug and Play Ventures), and Sam Fok (femtoAI), with Michael Raspuzzi (Hardware User Group) leading an interactive open-mic session.
Event Details:
🗓️ January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM PST
📍 Startup Island Taiwan – Silicon Valley Hub (299 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA)
🔗 Read the full press release from InnoVEX to learn more about this event: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/newsReleaseDetails.aspx?newsId=759
ICTGC Batch 4 is now open for applications. Apply now: https://ictaiwanchallenge.org/