With additional sponsorships by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwania Capital, Konsttech.Ltd, and the IT Innovation and Strategy Center Okinawa (ISCO), the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is offering enhanced incentives for participating startups.
Recognized as one of the world’s leading platforms that connect the global technology ecosystem and startups, InnoVEX attracts tens of thousands of venture capitalists, enterprises, buyers, and accelerators each year. Through the Pitch Contest, organizers bring together international investors as judges, integrate resources from government agencies and corporate sponsors, and provide tangible rewards to help startups expand global networks and unlock new business opportunities.
A key feature of the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is its international judging panel, composed of experts from Taiwan and around the world. Open to startups globally, the competition comes at a time of accelerating AI adoption across industries. It aims to serve as a global innovation platform by integrating three critical resources—capital, computing power, and industry validation—while connecting governments, venture capital, and technology platforms to build a comprehensive startup support ecosystem. This approach enables startups to scale internationally and collaborate with Taiwan’s ICT industry.
To align with future trends, the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest focuses on eight key sectors: AI, Green Tech, Healthcare & Biotech, Mobility & Communication, Next-Generation Entertainment, Precision Manufacturing, Semiconductor Applications, and Robotics. Startups across these fields are welcome to apply.
Awards and Sponsorships
The InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest will present one Grand Prize, one Future Star Award, and several Special Awards. Sponsored jointly by government agencies and enterprises, the awards provide winning teams with multiple incentives, including cash prizes and startup support resources.
With continued support from enterprises such as NVIDIA, Plug and Play Taiwan, and PwC Taiwan, the rewards for 2026 have been further expanded. Additional Special Awards are sponsored by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwania Capital, Konsttech.Ltd, and the IT Innovation and Strategy Center Okinawa (ISCO).
ST Award Supports Startups Who Aim to Launch Business in Taiwan
The Startup Terrace Award (ST Award), sponsored by the SMESA and supported by Startup Terrace, offers startup support resources valued at over USD 10,000 and participation in the Asia New Bay Area Startup Terrace Pilot Program. Awardee will receive a six-month customized mentorship program, opportunities to connect with major domestic enterprises for technical consulting and PoC collaboration, one year of free co-working space, as well as business matchmaking and participation in domestic and international startup exhibitions, investment matchmaking, and demo events.
Taiwania Capital Innovation Award Focuses on Innovative Technologies with International Competitiveness
The Taiwania Capital Innovation Award aims to select startups with internationally competitive innovative technologies, particularly in biotech, AI, digital transformation, and AIoT. Priority will be given to startups planning to expand into Central and Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, the United States, or Japan, with relevant business cooperation or strategic plans. Winner will receive cash prizes of up to USD 10,000.
KONST Cloud Award Power Your AI Infrastructure
The KONST Cloud Award, sponsored by Konsttech.Ltd, provides cloud and technical resources valued at over USD 10,000. Awarded team will receive 6,000 GPU credits based on NVIDIA L40S PCIe (48GB), along with technical consulting support including engineering integration and cloud advisory services. In addition, team will benefit from co-marketing and media exposure. With enterprise-grade GPU cloud computing and professional technical support, startups can reduce early-stage AI development costs, accelerate PoC validation, model testing, and product development, and shorten the time from prototype to market deployment.
Okinawa Innovation Award Supports Startups Aiming for an Expansion to Japan
The Okinawa Innovation Award, sponsored by ISCO, offers total rewards valued at approximately JPY 2.85 million (around USD 18,000). In addition to a cash prize of JPY 200,000, the award includes two exhibition booths at ResorTech EXPO Okinawa 2026, participation in online and on-site seminars with interpretation, four networking dinner passes, two hours of meeting room access, on-site PoC testing opportunities, and one complimentary booth at CEATEC Tokyo 2026. Awardee will also receive promotional exposure through exhibition channels, the official website, and event newsletters.
Benefits for TOP 15 Finalists
To further support startups, the competition offers exclusive benefits to the Top 15 finalists, including:
- Dedicated investor matchmaking
- Official PR and media exposure
- Additional access to the InnoVEX Night Party
A highlight event, the Top 15 Investor Matchmaking Session, will take place on June 5 at the InnoVEX Pi Stage. Selected finalists will engage in 1-on-1 meetings with VCs and corporate investors, creating direct opportunities for funding and strategic partnerships.
Registration Information
Startups interested in participating in the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest can complete registration through the official website:
Registration link: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch.aspx
More information on past winners: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch-winners.aspx
Deadline for registration: May 5, 2026
Finalists announcement: May 26, 2026 Final pitch and awards ceremony: June 4, 2026, at InnoVEX Center Stage (4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2)
The organizer reserves the right to make adjustments to event details and award offerings. Please refer to the official website for the most up-to-date information.
■《About InnoVEX》
InnoVEX is Asia’s leading startup platform held in conjunction with the annual global tech event – COMPUTEX TAIPEI. Since its inception in 2016 by the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), InnoVEX has leveraged COMPUTEX’s unparalleled access to tens of thousands of ICT manufacturers and global buyers. InnoVEX has created a unique global matchmaking hub that unites international funding, corporate venture capitalists, supply chain collaborators, marketing channels, and media assets under one roof. Utilizing a variety of exhibition formats, the event enables emerging companies to rapidly connect with worldwide markets, amplify their creative impact, and jointly build a global innovation-driven tech ecosystem.
●InnoVEX 2026 Event Overview●
InnoVEX 2026 Event Date: June 2 – 5, 2026
Event Location: 4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX) Hall 2 InnoVEX
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