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The Industrial Development Administration (IDA), Ministry of Economic Affairs, is launching the Smart Display Innovation Program, inviting startups and companies to propose innovative applications that integrate AI, sensing, human–machine interaction, and smart display technologies.

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As part of the 2026 Hsinchu Science Park (HSP) Startup Exchange, Matchmaking, and Business Opportunity Linkage Project, the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau is organizing a startup selection process for domestic exhibitions.

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The Asia Pacific Accelerator Network (AAN) successfully held the 1st Board of Directors Meeting of the 3rd Term this Monday, completing the election of the new Board members and core leadership team, and marking the beginning of a new chapter for the organization.

This matchmaking event featured 8 startup teams showcasing their core technologies, applications, and market strategies, highlighting the innovation strength of Taiwanese AI and ICT startups and attracting strong interest from investors and industry representatives.

AAN sponsored the “AI × Smart City Node Data Innovation Competition” to support AI-driven urban solutions and encourage young innovators to apply smart pole data in real-world applications.

SWITCH 2025 concluded successfully as AAN and HSP led Taiwan startups to showcase innovation and build global connections, highlighting the global potential of “Taiwan Innovation.”

SWITCH 2025 opened with the Startup Island Taiwan Pavilion showcasing nearly 30 startups. AAN and HSP led eight HSP teams for a three-day program; Minister Wu Wen-ling attended the opening, strengthening Taiwan–Singapore collaboration and visibility.

Led by the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau and AAN, Taiwan’s startups showcased their innovation at Plug and Play APAC Summit 2025, engaging in pitch sessions and investor networking to strengthen connections with the Asia-Pacific innovation ecosystem.

The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau and AAN led eight promising startup teams to Singapore in late October to participate in SWITCH 2025, launching a series of activities focused on innovation exchange and business connectivity.

The Asia Pacific Accelerator Network (AAN) is proud to lead a delegation of eight elite ICT startups from the Hsinchu Science Park to Singapore for the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH). This initiative showcases Taiwan’s cutting-edge innovation and its potential to scale in the global market.