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InnoVEX — Asia's leading startup exhibition for innovation and technology — successfully concluded on June 5. Co-organized by the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), InnoVEX 2026 reached a new milestone, bringing together nearly 500 startups from 23 countries and regions around the world. Moreover, the InnoVEX 2026 Stage Program highlighted Taiwan's growing role as a bridge between AI innovation, industrial transformation, and global startup investment. Across forums, pitch contests, demo days, and networking events, driving conversations on real-world applications, cross-border collaboration, and investment opportunities. Take a look back at some of the most inspiring moments from this year's startup ecosystem gathering.

In the 2026 AI infrastructure race, breakthrough technology is only the starting point; aligning with global capital strategies is the definitive key to scaling. On June 4, the AI Compute Arena brings together innovation leader from Applied Ventures, imec, IO Innovation, Tesoro VC, Plug and Play, and Darwin Ventures to decode the investment logic of the US, Taiwan, Japan, and Europe. This is your premier opportunity to engage directly with the decision-makers holding the keys to global resource allocation and optimize your roadmap for international expansion. 📍 June 4 | 10:00 – 12:00 @ InnoVEX Pi Stage

At InnoVEX 2026 Forum "Women Without Limits, Technology Without Boundaries," we bring together influential women leaders from global enterprises across semiconductors, e-commerce, connectivity, and beauty tech. 🎤 Speaker Lineup Esther Cho｜Director of Talent Acquisition, Micron Taiwan Paloma Hsieh｜General Manager, Amazon Global Selling Taiwan Jessica Chang｜Chairperson & CEO, JPC Connectivity Inc. Eva LEIHENER-STEFAN｜Managing Director, L’Oréal Taiwan 🎙 Panel Moderator Karen Yu｜President, ITIC What You'll Learn: Highlights of 4 Keynotes & 1 Panel 1. Women Empowerment: How inclusive leadership and talent strategy drive high-performing teams 2. AI-Driven Strategy: Leveraging AI and data to build scalable brands 3. Leading Agility: Leading transformation and the people-centered mindset 4. Cross-cultural Leadership: Leveraging what traits to recognize diverse value 5. Panel Discussion: Real-world insights on talent challenges, leadership strategies, and global competitiveness in the AI era Join the Conversation!

Featuring investors of Omni Ventures, Focustech Ventures, Hyundai Motor Group, Openspace Capital, Plug and Play Taiwan, Murata Manufacturing, TIS Inc., DG Daiwa Ventures, Sustainable Impact Capital SV, Continental AG, this event features 10 selected startups pitching to international investors from the US, Japan, Korea, and Singapore—alongside panels, reverse pitches, and curated matchmaking. 📅 June 2, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 PM 📍 InnoVEX Pi Stage, TaiNEX 2, 4th Floor Highlights: • Startup demo pitches • Investor reverse pitches • Top 3 win overseas showcase opportunities • 1-on-1 investor meetings Focus areas include AI, robotics, smart mobility, clean energy, and more.

This isn’t just a pitch contest—it’s a launchpad. We turn breakthrough tech into global scale—powered by what actually matters:compute, capital, and connections. What you get: • Cash awards + high-end GPU resources to accelerate AI development • Curated 1-on-1 meetings with top VCs & CVCs • Direct access to National Development Fund & leading Silicon Valley investors • Fast-track opportunities into global markets Explore the full list of prizes and resources here: https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch.aspx Applications are now open—apply today and compete for a place on the global stage.

The Taiwania Capital Innovation Award at the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is looking for startups ready to expand beyond their home markets. If your startup is developing innovative technologies with global potential especially in Biotech, Medtech, AI, AIoT and Digital Transformation, this is a great opportunity to showcase your product and technology to international investors and strategic partners. Startups with clear plans for global market expansion, particularly into regions such as Central & Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, the United States, and Japan, will have a competitive advantage in the award evaluation. The winning team will receive: 💰 $10,000 cash prize sponsored by Taiwania Capital 🌍 Strategic support for international market expansion 📣 Global exposure through InnoVEX media and promotion channels Held during COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the InnoVEX Pitch Contest is one of Asia’s premier startup stages. 🌍 Top 15 finalists will pitch live on the InnoVEX Center Stage, presenting their innovations directly to global investors and industry leaders.