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Announcement of the First Batch of InnoVEX 2024 Pitch Contest Judges

2024-04-15

The Pitch Contest is one of the main events of InnoVEX, the startup focused event of COMPUTEX. As one of the organizers of InnoVEX, Taipei Computer Association (TCA) stated that registration for the Pitch Contest will close on May 13 so interested startups are encouraged to register as soon as possible. The Pitch Contest will feature a prize pool valued at USD 100,000 including USD 63,000 cash prizes and various professional & promotional resources. The prizes will be provided by the organizers as well as sponsors: the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Business Startup Support Centre (BSSC), KPMG, NVIDIA, NXP, the ResorTech EXPO in Okinawa Executive Committee, PwC, and Taiwania Capital.

InnoVEX 2024 will be held from June 4 to 7, 2024 in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 and the Pitch Contest will focus on 6 main categories: AI, Green Tech, Healthcare & Biotech, Precision Manufacturing, Semiconductor Applications, and Smart Mobility. The Pitch Contest will consist of 2 rounds: the online preliminary round and onsite final round which will be held on June 6 with the finalists to be announced on May 28. The highlight of this year's Pitch Contest is the introduction of the exclusive one-on-one matchmaking event scheduled on June 7th. This matchmaking event is exclusive only to the 15 finalists where they can connect directly with the VC judges and international VCs or CVCs invited to the event.

Judges joining the Pitch Contest this year are:

• Yinglan Tan - Founding Managing Partner at Insignia Ventures Partners
  Insignia Ventures Partners is a Southeast Asian early-to-growth stage venture capital firm focusing on AI, Semiconductor Applications, and the Southeast Asia market. Insignia Ventures Partners manages capital from premier institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, foundations, university endowments and renowned family offices from Asia, Europe and North America.
• Mike Lee – Senior Investment Manager at WK Innovation
  Focusing on semiconductor, mobility & vehicle technology, manufacturing technology, 5G & IoT, medical device, sports tech & wearable technology, ESG & green tech, as well as XR (AR/VR/MR); WK Innovation was the first VC investor of DJI, the world’s leading drone company. With a strong portfolio and resourceful corporate partners in Greater China Region, WKI a reliable partner for enterprise growth.
• Meng Han Lee – Investment Director at BE Health Accelerator
  Established to solve the problem of high barriers to enter the Healthcare industry, BE Health Accelerator provides startups with the multidimensional support in clinical and market entry. They focus on healthtech, semiconductor applications, fintech, and sportstech.
• Jason Lu – Director at Darwin Venture Management
  Darwin Venture Management is a boutique venture investment firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with offices in Hsinchu and the United States. They invest primarily in Series A/B, late-stage, and secondary funds. They have also launched an evergreen angel fund for promising early-stage teams. They focus on AI & Big Data, Enterprise Software, 5G & IoT, Security & Cybersecurity, Mobility & Vehicle Technology, Healthcare & Biotech, E-Commerce & Logistics, Fintech & Blockchain, ESG & Green Tech, and MarTech industries.
• Wilson Khoo – Director, Head of APAC Excluding Mainland China at Continental AG
  Founded in 1871, Continental AG is a leading automotive manufacturer known for innovative mobility solutions. With a global presence, Continental prioritizes safety, sustainability, and cutting-edge research. Its diverse portfolio ranges from electronic components to autonomous driving technologies, shaping the future of mobility. Continental prioritizes safety, sustainability, and cutting-edge research and focuses on Smart Mobility, AI, Semiconductor Applications startups.

●InnoVEX 2024 Event Overview●

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