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The IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) successfully wrapped up its Silicon Valley event, “Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan: Semiconductor & AI Synergies,” on January 13, 2026, at the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub in Palo Alto. The event welcomed over 300 founders, investors, corporate leaders, and researchers from the global innovation community, with 45% of participants being C-level executives or founders focused on AI, semiconductors, and hardware technologies. Industry leaders shared practical insights on scaling deep-tech innovation through Taiwan–Silicon Valley collaboration. Speakers highlighted how Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and end-to-end commercialization help startups move efficiently from design and prototyping to global deployment. This milestone event reinforced Taiwan’s position as a strategic global launchpad for deep-tech startups. Innovators worldwide are invited to apply for ICTGC Batch 4 by February 28, 2026, and to join InnoVEX 2026 in Taipei, where bold ideas scale into world-ready technologies. Watch the Video 🎬 https://www.youtube.com/live/8SlgglO1Dow Read More 👉https://innovex.computex.biz/show/newsReleaseDetails.aspx?newsId=772 Apply for ICTGC 👉https://ictaiwanchallenge.org/

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.

With CES 2026 starting tomorrow, InnoVEX and the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) are preparing to kick off a new round of global outreach, engaging with international founders, researchers, and technology partners as part of Taiwan’s broader innovation exchange efforts.

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to share a first look at the key events and opportunities in the upcoming January from InnoVEX and IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC). Mark your calendar and get ready to engage with the global tech and startup ecosystem. 🚀InnoVEX Pitch Contest System Launch — Registration Opens January 8th The InnoVEX Pitch Contest returns in 2026 with an expanded global stage for startups. Eligibility: ▪️ The participating startups must have been founded after January 1st, 2018, or an academic research startup team planning to establish a company. ▪️ The pitch contest is open for registration to all InnoVEX exhibitors, who can apply for free. Non-exhibiting startups can also participate for a fee. Registration & Prizes: ▪️ Online registration only; all materials must be submitted in English. ▪️ Full contest regulations and prize details will be announced on January 8, 2026. To explore the Pitch Contest experience, visit the InnoVEX 2025 Pitch Contest page: 👉 https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch.aspx

The InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is launching soon, and we invite you to take part in one of Asia’s most anticipated stages for global startups. Registration will officially open on January 8, 2026. Below is the full contest timeline to help you prepare: 【Pitch Contest Timeline】 • January 8 – Registration system opens • May 5 – Registration closes • Mid-May – Preliminary review by the judging committee • May 26 – Announcement of the Top 15 finalists • June 4 – Final Pitch on the Center Stage at InnoVEX 2026 • June 4 – Award Ceremony immediately following the Final Pitch • June 5 – Top 15 One-on-One Matchmaking on the Pi Stage Startups from all industries and regions are welcome. If you’re looking to reach global investors, expand your network, and showcase breakthrough innovation, this is the perfect opportunity. For an overview of the Pitch Contest experience, you may refer to the InnoVEX 2025 Pitch Contest page: 👉 https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch.aspx More details will be shared when registration opens on January 8.

Team InnoVEX, together with the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (CTOT), successfully hosted the Canada–Taiwan Smart Medtech-showcase and B2B matchmaking event on December 2nd. The delegation featured six Canadian medtech startups—Expertiqa Technologies, Illumia Labs, Karma Medical Products, MindfulGarden, WeavAir, and WeCare Dynamics—offering solutions in digital health, diagnostics, medical simulation, and predictive analytics. We also extend our thanks to Alan Tso, President of the Taiwan Intelligent HealthCare Association, for sharing a clear overview of Taiwan’s smart healthcare landscape and collaboration opportunities. The event brought together about 50 participants from Taiwan’s tech and healthcare sectors and facilitated 53 one-on-one meetings, creating strong momentum for cross-border partnerships in product validation, integration, and co-development. Explore upcoming InnoVEX partnership opportunities: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/m-event.aspx