Along with growing international interest, the application deadline for the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge has been officially extended to March 19th, 2026. This extension offers teams additional time to submit and refine their proposals. Most of all, it is a timely chance to collaborate with Taiwan’s semiconductor, AI, and advanced manufacturing industries, exploring pathways to scale your innovation in Asia and beyond.

The Perfect Time to Join Taiwan’s Flagship Innovation Competition

Startups under 8 years, research teams, and innovators worldwide are available to apply to ICTGC Batch 4, with applications open until March 19, 2026. Selected teams will get access to mentorship, manufacturing resources which turn your innovative ideas into validated prototypes or products; more importantly, the opportunity to showcase for free at COMPUTEX and InnoVEX 2026, taking place this June in Taipei.

As InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest opens applications,【VC Quick Tips】highlights some of the most common pitch mistakes investors see founders make on stage. In this episode, Janis Skriveris, the venture principal of Plug and Play, shares the top three pitch mistakes that quietly undermine credibility—often without founders realizing it—and explains how to avoid them.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v80CHJ3mnaA

Ready to put your pitch to the test?
InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest gives startups the chance to pitch in front of international investors and engage directly with Taiwan’s hardware and technology ecosystem.