January, February, March 2020
Each link below leads to the original Taiwan-focused startup news article for that headline, gathered from online Taiwan startup news reported across the first quarter of the year – the months of January, February and March of 2020.
Our quarterly Taiwan startup news listings deliver an at-a-glance snapshot of the startup news headlines for Taiwan as a quick reference on the country’s early-stage startup scene and, where applicable, nothing Taiwan’s startups hitting the headlines regionally and overseas.
Startup News Asia’s quarterly summaries can also be ordered online in hardcopy, printed, bound and delivered. Our hardcopy publications feature scan-able links to connect you from print to each headline’s online news article using the Startup News Asia mobile app, or any similar app you already have on your device.
January 2020 | February 2020 | March 2020
Taiwan: January 2020
- Taiwan: RedEye Biomedical to present at CES 2020 with optical hemoglobin sensor that can provide health insights inside 10 seconds
- Taiwan: KaiKuTek’s system-on-chip solution uses mmWave radar, antennas and AI accelerators for close-up recognition of fine physical gestures, with wide applications
- Taiwan: HYPE SPIN Accelerator Demo Day set for January 17th, showcasing 13 sports-focused startups
- Taiwan: International Trust Machines Corp partnered by Microsoft and Qualcomm with business-focused integration of IoT devices with blockchain capabilities
- Taiwan: BeVi startup unveils CarePLUS, AI-based ‘environment recognition’ and services platform focusing on aged care
- Taiwan: A look at the Airvida wearable air purifier, being showcased at CES 2020 in Las Vegas
- Taiwan: An intro to Jarvish, developers of smart helmets for connected vehicles – built-in 2K HD camera, sound system, voice control, wireless charging and HUD
- A brief intro to the 13 startups from Taiwan Tech Arena that won Innovation Awards at CES 2020 in Las Vegas
- Taiwan: A brief look at Yunyun Tech’s Cubo, world-first AI-enabled baby monitor that can detect the baby’s mouth and nose to avoid suffocation
- Taiwan: A brief intro to 5 startups that presented at the recent Central Taiwan Accelerator, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
- Taiwan: Mindtronic AI’s DMX driver’s cockpit tech transfers vehicle control if the system senses that the human driver is sick, tired or distracted
- Taiwan: Numbers blockchain startup backed by Binance with data traceability and digital evidence DApp that allows individuals to own and monetize personal data
- Taiwan: DeCloak has developed a chip to de-identify individuals’ private data using hardware privacy processing unit
- Assuring Taiwan’s Innovation Future – a piece from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Philippines: University of the Philippines’ UPSCALE Innovation Hub startup inks MOUs with Taiwanese organizations on initiatives for Filipino tech startups
Taiwan: February 2020
- Taipei Exchange receives authorization to formulate regulations governing issuing and trading of STOs, security token offerings
- Taiwan: An intro to Ghost Island Media, spearheading Taiwan’s podcast industry with quality shows in Mandarin and English
- Curious about Taiwan’s startups and scale-ups? Take a look at Taiwan Tech Arena’s searchable online listings
- Google Maps launches cycle navigation feature in Taiwan, the first country in Asia to have access to the service
- US Dep’t of State calls out International Civil Aviation Organization’s blocking of Twitter users who reference Taiwan’s role in international issues
- Taiwan’s startups eligible for entry to the UK Tech Rocketship Awards for the first time, with applications closing April 13th
- Taiwan: AccuHit AI-backed marketing solution developer raises $2.3M pre series-A with focus on customer purchasing behaviour and data analysis
- Taiwan: An intro look at Ailio, Taipei-based startup producing sustainable coffee roasting technology influenced by Danish roots
- Taiwan: A brief look at OmniEyes, car fleet management solution using AI-based analysis of real-time video
- Taiwan’s Asia Pacific Telecom and a US telecoms carrier trial Carrier Blockchain Study Group platform for cross-carrier blockchain consumer payment
- Taiwan: An intro to the 10 startups selected for the 8th cohort of MOX mobile-only accelerator
- Taiwan’s CoolBitX crypto wallet and security startup raises $16.7M to make cryptocurrency more banking regulations-friendly
- Taiwan: A brief look at Pumpkin Studio, creator of location-based VR games
- Taiwan: An intro to BaconTok, app allowing users to share photos, voice, documents and calls without having to cross the Great Firewall or rely on a VPN in China
- Taiwan: SparkLabs Taipei DemoDay 3rd edition set for March 11th, showcasing 8 tech startups working in e-commerce, VR, IoT and more
- Forbes unveils 2nd annual Blockchain 50 List, compiling the top 50 companies and organizations adapting decentralized ledgers to operating needs
Taiwan: March 2020
- Taiwan: A look at mlytics, firm using AI to monitor internet traffic and automatically route page traffic to the best-performing content delivery network
- Taiwan: A brief round-up of the country’s tech, startup and funding news from February 2020 as covered in the English-language online press, from Startup News Asia
- Taiwan: An interview intro to Velodash, app for cyclists to plan routes and arrange group rides, and for cycle event organizers to track participants in real time
- Taiwan: Applications close March 31st for 2020 Global Startup Talents@Taipei Program for startups to create opportunities and grow business in Taipei
- Taiwan: Qualcomm chip giant opens Taipei innovation center to grow company’s collaboration opportunities and aid in development of startup ecosystem
- Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge applications close March 31st, seeking startups in 5G, cellular-IoT, machine learning, smart cities and multimedia
- Taiwan: JWI Intelligent Technology develops automated machine learning engine as educational tool to help enterprises take initial steps towards smart manufacturing
- Taiwan: Ad2iction adtech startup acquired by TNL Media Group with digital advertising and data analytics focus
- Taiwan: An overview of the recent SparkLabs Taipei demo day, and the 8 tech startups that presented
- Taiwan: ITM blockchain startup lands Pre-Series A backing from MediaTek semiconductor firm with scalability-focused blockchain chipset
- Taiwan: An intro to the 8 startups that recently presented at SparkLabs Taipei’s 3rd DemoDay, working in healthcare, gaming, e-commerce and more
- Taiwan: Startup Digest Taipei, from TechStars – a calendar of the city’s tech and startup-related events, meetups, networking opportunities and more
- Crowdfunding is having a moment in Taiwan, with campaigns growing in size and diversity’
- Taiwan: NextDrive energy management startup raises $10M from backers including Arm IoT fund and Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
- Hong Kong’s First Digital Trust gains $3M backing from Taiwan’s Nogle venture studio, aiming for launch of a rapid settlement and clearing network for digital assets
- Hong Kong’s Green Monday partners Taiwan’s FamilyMart convenience store chain to launch Omnipork instant meals across 3600 locations in the country
