InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest Brings Together National-Level Capital and Semiconductor Giants to Power Startup Acceleration
2026-04-17
As AI and semiconductors redefine the global competitive landscape, the challenges startups face have evolved beyond “ideas and technology” to “acquisition of computing power, verification speed, and market expansion capabilities.” The Taipei Computer Association (TCA), one of the organizers of InnoVEX held alongside COMPUTEX, states that the core mission of the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is to bring together international enterprises and capital to create a fast-track growth pathway connecting “Compute, Capital, and Go-to-Market” for startups worldwide.
During the preliminary round of the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest, judging will be led by experts in Asia-Pacific market applications and vertical domains. These include Meng Han Lee (李孟翰), Investment Director at BE Health, who will guide biotech teams; Mike Lee (李國任), Senior Investment Manager at WK Innovation, known for his expertise in precision manufacturing and hardware business models, who will conduct in-depth technical evaluations; and Gudén García Pablos from Spain’s INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENTS, bringing a strong perspective in multinational portfolio management. Additional judges include Tony Yu (余東洛), Partner at MESH VENTURES, focusing on cross-border capital connections; Wilson Khoo (邱殷樂), APAC Director of co-pace under AUMOVIO SE, who will mentor startups through open collaboration and innovation experience; and, for the first time, Daniel Wu, Vice President of Technology and Operations for The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, who will empower next-generation entertainment startups with insights from a global media leader and open pathways to international consumer markets.
The final round will be chaired by Ting-An Wang (汪庭安), Executive Secretary of the National Development Fund, Executive Yuan, alongside key decision-makers from the global tech ecosystem. The panel includes The panel includes Karen Yu (余宛如), President of ITIC, an expert in international resources liaison; Peter Hsieh (謝弘輝), former Taiwan Managing Partner of Arm, a global leader in semiconductor silicon intellectual property, and current Chief Innovation Officer of Alpha Ring International; Andy Lombard, Founder of TESORO VC in the U.S., as well as Dr. Olivier Rousseaux, Investment Director of imec, a leading European nano electronics R&D hub, representing the investment standards of top venture capital and academic research systems in Europe and the United States for deep technology. In addition, Alois Eder, a German expert with a former Intel CTO background, will also provide precise evaluations of startups’ technical depth and their readiness for global markets.
InnoVEX’s judging panel will leverage rigorous technical analysis and global venture capital perspectives to help outstanding teams translate innovation into tangible industry value, and gain not only awards but also international exposure and growth opportunities.
Beyond the strong judging lineup, this year’s corporate sponsorship awards further emphasize the core values of “computing resources, strategic capital, and global channels.” KONST Cloud Award, sponsored by Konsttech, which recently received investment led by ADATA, provides high-performance NVIDIA GPU cloud resources and technical support to address startups’ urgent AI computing needs. The annual NVIDIA Award connects winners to the NVIDIA Inception program and opportunities to participate on the global stage at GTC, helping AI startups integrate into the global tech ecosystem.
To accelerate the overseas market entry learning curve, the Applied Ventures ITIC Award offers opportunities to connect with senior executives at headquarters in Silicon Valley. The Okinawa Innovation Award provides an exhibition booth and exposure at Japan’s ResorTech EXPO and CEATEC, helping teams quickly enter the Asia-Pacific semiconductor supply chain. This year’s Pitch Contest is also strongly supported by leading global institutions, including Taiwania Capital, KPMG, PwC Taiwan, and Plug and Play Taiwan. Among them, KPMG not only co-sponsors the grand prize but also invests resources in the Future Star Award, demonstrating long-term support across different startup stages.
InnoVEX 2026 builds a full-spectrum resource platform covering startups from seed to growth stages. The Top 15 finalists will not only compete for the grand prize and various special awards but will also gain exclusive access to a one-on-one matchmaking session with international investors on June 5.
Registration for the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest is open until May 5, 2026. Startups that are not exhibiting at InnoVEX may still apply to the competition for a fee, gaining valuable opportunities to connect with global investors. TCA emphasizes that as technological competition intensifies, it will continue collaborating with international industry leaders and strategic capital to help startups bridge gaps in technology and market access, accelerating their growth on the global stage.
For more details on the InnVEX Pitch Contest, please visit:
https://innovex.computex.biz/show/pitch.aspx
About COMPUTEX TAIPEI and InnoVEX
COMPUTEX TAIPEI was initiated and named by TCA Chairman Stan Shih (施振榮) during his tenure and has been co-organized with TAITRA since 1985. InnoVEX is a leading startup platform in Asia, held alongside COMPUTEX TAIPEI, connecting global ICT manufacturers, buyers, investors, and supply chain partners to create an international startup matchmaking hub. Through diverse exhibition formats, it helps startups accelerate global market entry and expand their innovation impact.
InnoVEX 2026 Overview
Exhibition Dates: June 2–June 5, 2026
Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 4F
Official Website: https://innovex.computex.biz/
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