COMPUTEX
15.6.2021 09:25:09 CEST | Business Wire | Press release
Startups are the key to technology development, and they are the driver for industry transformations and evolutions. In COMPUTEX 2021 Virtual, the event organizer, TAITRA, has dedicated a special hall for #InnoVEXVirtual. With 81 startups from 21 countries, TAITRA aims to empower these startups by bridging the network and business opportunities with them and the global technology ecosystem through the digital platform.
Sparking creativity with global disruptors
Since its first establishment in 2016, InnoVEX, the exhibit dedicated to startups at COMPUTEX, has successively hosted National Pavilions from France, Korea and the Netherland. The National Pavilions have become one of the exhibition highlights to the visitors, venture capitalists and media.
This year, La French Tech Pavilion , organized by Business France, gathers 5 teams to showcase tech strength and diversity from France in the fields including Quantum Computing as a Service, Organic Photovoltaic, Wireless Charging, Processing-In-Memory and Home Tech Appliances.
Starting with daily life applications, the Korea Pavilion , organized by KOTRA, demonstrates careful observation and innovations on Pet Healthcare Monitoring System, All-in-One Educational Robots and Skin Detection and Analysis. In addition, there are two AI startups to improve speech recognition accuracy and indoor auto-mapping.
The Netherlands , which considers InnoVEX as its national key strategic platform, returns with a team to showcase technologies including Substitutional Reality (SR) Display, 3D Printed Lenses, Time Machine Camera, Employee Training Software, Quantum Computing Accelerator and Framework, and Mail Security.
First-time participant EBRD leads a 8-country delegation of 18 exhibitors from Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia. The EBRD Pavilion features industry disruptors in Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Video Analytics, Security Robots and Automation Solutions, exploring the infinite possibilities of diverse applications.
Taiwan shines as the premier base for global startups to grow business
As for local startups in Taiwan, the TAcc+ Pavilion focuses on rising stars in AIoT and healthcare. #InnoVEXVirtual provides a stage for global startups looking for ways to enter the Asian market. Connecting with leading manufacturers and complete healthcare system in Taiwan, startups have a chance to scale internationally.
The TYC Startup Pavilion , co-organized by the Department of Youth Affairs of City Government of Taoyuan and Chung Yuan Christian University, has selected a total of 20 teams in the fields of AI Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, Environmental Testing, VR Applications, Computer Programming, Green Energy, and IoT, to represent innovation energy in Taiwan, including TYCommander, Andong Youth Start-up Hub, HsinMing Youth Hub, and innovation incubation centers in local colleges.
Global success stories shared at InnoVEX Forum
TAITRA holds the first-ever “Taiwan-Israel Innovation Summit” and invites speakers from Taiwan and Israel to share their experiences and give insights into significant bilateral opportunities through the 2021 InnoVEX Forum . Also, key players and startups in Vietnam and Taiwan will discuss the startup scene and how to realize business potentials through strategic alliances.
- #InnoVEXVirtual is now open. Register for free: https://virtual.computextaipei.com.tw/index
- For more forum information, please visit:
https://virtual.computextaipei.com.tw/events/
For more information:
https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/zh-tw/index.html
https://www.innovex.com.tw/
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COMPUTEX : https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/
InnoVEX : https://www.innovex.com.tw/
About COMPUTEX
Established in 1981, COMPUTEX is one of the leading global ICT, IoT, and startup tradeshows with a complete supply chain and IoT ecosystems. Co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), COMPUTEX, based upon Taiwan’s complete ICT clusters, covers the whole spectrum of the ICT industry, from established brands to startups and from ICT supply chain to IoT ecosystems. With strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities and IPR protection, Taiwan is a strategic destination for foreign companies and investors looking for partners in global technology ecosystems. Follow COMPUTEX on its website at www.computextaipei.com.tw and Twitter @computex_taipei using the hashtag #COMPUTEX.
About COMPUTEX 2021 Virtual
As a pioneer in technology, COMPUTEX has been at the forefront in embracing digital transformation. In 2021, the show will go online. Together with the key global technology players, the organizer of COMPUTEX,Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) introduces #COMPUTEXVirtual (including its global startups and innovations showcase #InnovexVirtual), an AI-driven virtual platform, and aims to deliver an exceptional virtual exhibition experience beyond the distance.
Explore #COMPUTEXVirtual now at https://virtual.computextaipei.com.tw/ .
About TAITRA
Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan's foremost nonprofit trade promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises to expand their global reach. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA has a team of 1,300 specialists and operates 5 local offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, as well as 63 branches worldwide. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.
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