In recent years, the global startup ecosystem has continued to flourish and expand at a rapid pace. In 2025, total global venture capital investment exceeded US$510 billion, representing growth of more than 30% compared to US$391.9 billion in 2024. The key drivers behind this growth have undoubtedly been the booming AI and semiconductor industries.
InnoVEX 2026 will reach a record-breaking scale for its 10-year history, bringing together exhibitors from 22 countries and nearly 500 companies. The exhibition will showcase AI-driven applications and forward-looking technologies spanning medtech, next-generation entertainment, robotics, smart mobility, and communications. Visitors will gain a comprehensive view of the latest global industry trends and innovations.
To foster investment opportunities, InnoVEX 2026 will host hundreds of Demo Pitches and matchmaking sessions on-site, while also providing an online matchmaking platform for startups to schedule meetings in advance. During the exhibition, hundreds of one-on-one matchmaking sessions are expected to take place, making InnoVEX an ideal platform for startups seeking partners and investors looking for emerging business opportunities.
The exhibitor list for InnoVEX 2026 was announced on May 1 on the official website. Corporate representatives and investors are invited to visit the website to explore the exhibitor lineup. Online matchmaking reservations will open on May 11. Official website: https://innovex.computex.biz/
InnoVEX 2026 will feature five major themed pavilions, including National Pavilions, Government Projects and Award-Winning Teams, Industry-Academia Collaboration Achievements, Local Government Startup Pavilions, and Domestic & International Startup Accelerators. These areas will showcase selected startups and industry-academia collaboration teams from Taiwan and abroad.
The National Pavilions, organized by representative offices and government agencies from various countries, will bring leading startups and high-quality companies to Taiwan to take part in the exhibition. Participating countries include Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, France, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. Exhibits will focus on technologies and services with strong global growth potential, demonstrating broad international perspectives and industry depth.
The Government Projects and Award-Winning Teams Pavilion will feature organizations including the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (IDA, MOEA), the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (SMESA, MOEA), the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs (DoIT, MOEA), Best AI Awards, the Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs (ADI, moda), and the National Science and Technology Council’s IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (NSTC’s ICTGC). The pavilion will present the innovative achievements of participating project teams, highlighting Taiwan’s startup capabilities.
The Industry-Academia Collaboration Achievements Pavilion will feature research teams from leading Taiwanese universities, including National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Chung Yuan Christian University, National Cheng Kung University, and the Global Industry Platform of NTU System. These teams represent a driving force behind Taiwan’s startup ecosystem, showcasing their creativity and innovation while offering valuable opportunities for in-depth interaction with early-stage startup teams.
Participating cities in the Local Government Startup Pavilion include Taoyuan City, Keelung City, and New Taipei City. These exhibits will demonstrate how local governments are leveraging technology to revitalize traditional industries while showcasing diverse possibilities in regional revitalization and sustainable development, reflecting the vitality and creativity found throughout Taiwan.
The Domestic & International Startup Accelerator Pavilion will include organizations such as Intralink, Garage+, HAOSHi Accelerator, GISA Theme Pavilion, and NVIDIA Inception Startups / TAI1 AI Accelerator / StarFab Pavilion. Featuring top accelerators and VC/CVC organizations from Taiwan and abroad, the pavilion offers opportunities to witness the creativity of maturing startups and engage directly with accelerator programs.
In addition to demo pitches and matchmaking sessions, InnoVEX 2026 will host a series of forums, all of which are now open for registration. Interested participants are encouraged to visit the official website’s agenda page for details and participation guidelines. Agenda page: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/agenda.aspx
On the opening day, June 2, the “Invest and Start a Business in Taipei” will kick off the event. Organized by Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub under the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, the forum will explore why Taipei has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for AI and smart robotics startups in Asia. Entrepreneurs considering relocation or soft-landing in Taipei are especially encouraged to attend.
Also on June 2, the “2026 TOP TIER Pitch & Panel,” jointly organized by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (SMESA, moda), and Startup Island TAIWAN, will feature business matchmaking, technology showcases, and cross-border exchange opportunities. Ten Deep Tech startups will present directly to international investors in hopes of creating new global collaboration opportunities.
On June 3, the “The Innovation Oasis - Arizona” forum hosted by the Arizona Commerce Authority, alongside the “AI Innovation Forum,” will serve as major highlights of the exhibition. “The Innovation Oasis - Arizona” will introduce U.S. investment trends, Arizona’s business-friendly environment, and its innovation ecosystem that has fostered numerous software, aerospace, fintech, and medtech startups, positioning the state as an ideal location for startup growth and expansion.
The “AI Innovation Forum” will feature keynote sessions such as “Discover the Next Disruptors” and “Building the Next Generation of AI Infrastructure,” exploring how AI is reshaping global business models. The forum aims to help attendees better understand emerging business models in the AI era, as well as how to develop marketing solutions powered by new technologies.
On June 4, two major forums—“TAI1: Driving Real-World AI” and the “Global VC/CVC Investment Forum”—will take the stage. The “TAI1: Driving Real-World AI” forum will invite leading AI companies to share international perspectives on the industrialization of AI and discuss how TAI1 startup teams, jointly established by NVIDIA and Starfab, are enabling AI adoption in real-world scenarios and exporting Taiwan’s AI solutions internationally.
The “Global VC/CVC Investment Forum” will emphasize the idea that “the era of software-only AI has ended, and future AI competition will be defined by hardware.” Experts and international investors will discuss how the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan can collaborate within the increasingly competitive AI computing landscape.
The “Women Without Limits, Technology Without Boundaries” forum will conclude the event on June 5. The forum will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions by female executives from leading technology companies, including Esther Cho, Director of Talent Acquisition at Micron Taiwan; Jessica Chang, Founder of JPC connectivity Inc.; Paloma Hsieh, General Manager of Amazon Global Selling Taiwan; Eva Leihener-Stefan, Managing Director of L’Oréal Taiwan; and Karen Yu, President of ITIC.
The speakers will share their experiences in breaking barriers and continuing forward, encouraging more women to recognize their potential in the technology industry. The forum also aims to inspire industries to redefine leadership, cultivate more female engineering talents and executives, and recognize women’s leadership as a key force in understanding humanity, integrating diverse perspectives, and strengthening teams.
In addition, the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest will also serve as a prime opportunity for investors to discover new business potential. More than 100 teams have already registered for the InnoVEX Pitch Contest, competing for 10 awards as well as startup resources including prize money, corporate matchmaking opportunities, organizer’s media exposure, and overseas exhibition opportunities. The finals will take place on June 4 at the Center Stage, judged by international investment organizations.
Meanwhile, the InnoVEX Global Demo Day will feature delegations from nine national pavilions, each hosting dedicated Demo Sessions. More than 70 international startups are expected to present on stage, while investors will have opportunities to register for one-on-one matchmaking sessions with participating startups. Global Demo Day information: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/forum.aspx?id=106
About COMPUTEX TAIPEI and InnoVEX
COMPUTEX TAIPEI was initiated and named by TCA Chairman Stan Shih (施振榮) during his tenure and has been co-organized with TAITRA since 1985. InnoVEX is a leading startup platform in Asia, held alongside COMPUTEX TAIPEI, connecting global ICT manufacturers, buyers, investors, and supply chain partners to create an international startup matchmaking hub. Through diverse exhibition formats, it helps startups accelerate global market entry and expand their innovation impact.
●InnoVEX 2026 Overview●
InnoVEX 2026 Date: June 2 – June 5, 2026
InnoVEX 2026 Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 2, 4th Floor
InnoVEX Official Website: https://innovex.computex.biz/
InnoVEX Pitch Contest Link: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch.aspx
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