As InnoVEX enters its second decade as Asia’s Innovation Hub, registration for the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is now officially open.

The Pitch Contest is proudly supported by renowned global organizations and innovation programs, including NVIDIA Inception, Plug and Play Taiwan, and PwC Taiwan, with more partners and special awards to be announced. These collaborations go beyond sponsorship—offering startups access to global networks, expert mentoring, business matchmaking, and international accelerator opportunities.

InnoVEX 2026 will take place June 2–5, 2026, alongside COMPUTEX 2026, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, 4th floor. Selected finalists will pitch live on the InnoVEX Center Stage, followed by award ceremony and one-on-one matchmaking sessions.

📅 Registration is open from January 8 to May 5, 2026 (GMT+8).

If you’re building technology with global ambition, now is the time to refine your pitch and take the first step onto the InnoVEX stage.

👉 Apply now and pitch with the power of global partners behind you. 

🎯 By winning the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge, you will get:
 - USD $30,000 Cash Prize
 - Industry Mentorship & Collaboration Opportunities
 - International Exhibition Exposure
 - Media Coverage on Startup Platforms

We are looking for Startups (under 8 years), researchers, and innovators in:
🔹 AI Core technologies & Chips, including applications in AI chip design, Hardware acceleration, and Cybersecurity, etc.
🔹 Smart Mobility, including applications in Communications/Satellite and Electric Vehicles, etc.
🔹 Smart Manufacturing, including applications in IC Process, Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing, etc.
🔹 Smart Medtech, including applications in Biometrics, Smart Monitoring and e-Health, etc.

📝 Win cash prize, Taiwanese supply chain collaboration by submitting a 3-minute pitch video and a concept paper to showcase your idea.
🌐 Apply now: https://ictaiwanchallenge.org/