Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan: Semiconductor & AI Synergies

Working on semiconductor solutions or hardware that needs design, prototyping, or manufacturing? This event is your gateway to Taiwan’s world-class semiconductor and hardware ecosystem—built for startups. Whether you’re ideating or scaling, Taiwan can be your partner in turning innovation into reality.

Calling all startup founders and academic researchers, this landmark event will bridge Taiwan’s semiconductor excellence with Silicon Valley’s innovation frontier, sparking collaborations that will power the next wave of technological breakthroughs.

Featuring Laura Swan of Silicon Catalyst, Andy Lombard of Tesoro Venture Capital, Janis Skriveris of Plug and Play Ventures, Sam Fok, CEO of femtoAI and winner of ICTGC Batch 3, and Michael Raspuzzi, as the Global Lead of the Hardware Meetups, he’ll host a rapid-fire open-mic session where members share 2-minute project talks at the event, many well aligned with ICTGC initiatives.. This distinguished speaker lineup embodies the spirit of collaboration between Silicon Valley and Taiwan, highlighting how cross-border partnerships can accelerate deep-tech innovation and global impact.

For more information on the event, including hosts and partners, please visit https://www.sparknify.com/bridging-svt

Attendees will also learn about the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) — a Taiwanese government sponsored initiative offering prizes, mentorship, and industry guidance to help global startups leverage Taiwan’s powerful semiconductor and related industries, turning bold ideas into market-ready innovations and building the future of AI and chip technology together.

The IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) is a flagship innovation program sponsored by the Taiwanese government to attract and empower global startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Designed to showcase Taiwan’s cutting edge capabilities in semiconductors, AI, and advanced technologies, the initiative invites participants worldwide to co-create solutions with Taiwan’s industry and research ecosystem. Through mentorship, resources, and strategic partnerships, ICTGC provides a gateway for innovators to leverage Taiwan’s powerful semiconductor supply chain and compete for prestigious prizes that accelerate global impact and collaboration.

Calling startup founders - Come learn directly from the organizers on how to apply for prizes, gain mentorship, access key resources, and form strategic partnerships to tap into Taiwan’s powerful semiconductor industry and manufacturing ecosystem.

Alongside Western hors d’oeuvres, guests will enjoy authentic Taiwanese bites and signature drinks celebrating the spirit of exchange between Silicon Valley and Taiwan. During the networking session, each attendee will receive an authentic Taiwanese straw shopping bag with ICTGC program information — a stylish keepsake and a meaningful reminder of the opportunities to connect, collaborate, and innovate through this global initiative with Taiwan.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Startup Island TAIWAN - Silicon Valley Hub, 299 California Avenue, Palo Alto, United States

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