Taiwan Startup Stadium 台灣新創競技場

With our community partner of Link Innovations, Startup Island TAIWAN is calling all green tech, ESG, and energy innovators! we are thrilled to invite startups from our network to an exclusive, interactive session with the Baker Hughes team. This is your chance to explore real-world business collaboration opportunities and get an inside look at their innovation roadmap. We are specifically looking for startups developing advanced technologies across critical themes, including: 🔹 AI, ML & Analytics for Industrial & Energy Applications 🔹 Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) 🔹 Hydrogen Production, Transport, Storage & Utilization 🔹 Clean Power Production & Advanced Materials (Check out the image below for the full landscape of technology areas!) This session is part of the Energy Ideas Generation Program, designed to help you collaborate, pilot, and scale impactful energy solutions on a global stage. 📅 Date: April 16 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM (TWN) What you’ll gain: • A clear understanding of direct collaboration pathways with Baker Hughes • Exclusive insights into the key focus areas of their innovation program • Practical guidance on moving your technology from pilot to scale • A live Q&A session to engage directly with their team Let’s drive cross-border innovation and accelerate the energy transition together. 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gjr5ubBE 📖 Learn more: www.energyideas.co #StartupIslandTAIWAN #BakerHughes #GreenTech #ESG #EnergyTransition #DeepTech #Innovation #TaiwanStartups #Sustainability

🤝 MOU Signing Ceremony | Taiwan × Phoenix Innovation Partnership We are pleased to announce an upcoming MOU Signing Ceremony, marking the launch of a Taiwan–Phoenix innovation bridge to accelerate the commercialization of AI, semiconductor, and advanced technology startups. This partnership connects Taiwan’s world-class R&D and manufacturing ecosystem with Phoenix, Arizona’s leadership in AI and semiconductor innovation, creating concrete pathways for market entry, industry collaboration, and investment. ✍️ Signing Parties City of Phoenix ｜ Greater Phoenix Economic Council ｜ Startup Island TAIWAN ｜ 工業技術研究院 ｜ TESORO VC 🔍 Focus Areas AI ｜ Semiconductors & Advanced Packaging ｜ Physical AI ｜ Advanced Manufacturing & Photonics ｜ Dual-use ｜ AI Health & Medical 📅 Event Info:  Jan 15, 2026 ｜ 12:00–14:00 🏪Venue: Shared upon registration approval SIGN UP LINK: RSVP: https://luma.com/js8ye58o 📌 Registration is subject to organizer approval. We look forward to welcoming you as we open a new chapter of Taiwan–Phoenix innovation collaboration. Thanks again to Andrew Lombard, Bryan Smith and our partners from Phoenix, Arizona for cooperating with us for this.

🌍 Universities as Launchpads: How Academic Venture Programs Build and Scale Startups 🚀 Academia is more than research — it’s the starting point of innovation! Startup Island TAIWAN proudly presents its first forum themed “Academic Ventures × Industry,” bringing together leading university venture programs — including MIT E14 Fund, NUS Enterprise, UTokyo IPC, Kyoto iCAP, and NTU Ventures — to explore how university-driven innovation can connect with capital, industry networks, and global markets to accelerate international expansion and commercialization. The forum will uncover how university venture programs operate — sharing successful models in commercialization, technology transfer, and investment strategy — while inviting international guests to exchange insights and explore future collaboration opportunities with Taiwan’s industry and innovation ecosystem. Forum Highlights:
 🔹 Academic–Venture Synergy — Centered on university venture programs, from PoC collaboration and technology validation to fundraising strategies and business scaling, building a complete path from research to entrepreneurship.
 🔹 Global Network Expansion — Bridging VCs, accelerators, and corporate partners to create cross-border collaboration and investment networks that help startups access global markets and opportunities. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet global academic venture leaders in person — and discover your next international stage for innovation! 🚀 📅 Nov 20 (Thu)｜09:30–12:00
 📍 Tomorrow Stage, Taipei Expo Park (Yuanshan)
 👉 RSVP｜ https://luma.com/1ki80tgd #MeetTaipei #StartupIslandTAIWAN #AcademicVentures #UniversitiesAsLaunchpads #Entrepreneurship #GlobalInnovation