As artificial intelligence moves beyond the cloud and begins to shape decisions and actions in the physical world, the challenge is no longer merely technological progress. The real question is how these innovations can be deployed in complex environments and scale into global markets.

This event explores this transition through the combined strengths of Taiwan’s engineering and rapid prototyping capabilities and the United States’ powerful innovation ecosystem and market reach.

The event opens with a panel discussion examining two key questions shaping the future of global technology innovation and commercialization:

• Rethinking the Lab-to-Market Pipeline in the AI Era

As AI breakthroughs accelerate, the traditional lab-to-market playbook is increasingly too slow. From applied research and technology transfer to startup acceleration, how can innovators better identify real market signals and shorten the path from breakthrough research to scalable companies?

• Bridging the Taiwan–Silicon Valley Venture Gap

When Taiwanese startups seek capital in Silicon Valley, strong technology alone is often not enough. What are the key differences between Taiwan and U.S. venture investment criteria, and what should founders do differently to bridge this market gap successfully?

Panelists will discuss the factors that determine whether deep technologies successfully transition from scientific discovery to real-world solutions, including the roles of venture capital, ecosystem collaboration, technology transfer, and global market access.

Following the panel, five Edison Award finalists from Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will present cutting-edge technologies ready for commercialization. Representing some of the brightest innovators in Taiwan’s deep-tech ecosystem, these presentations will highlight breakthroughs in Smart Living, Resilience & Sustainable Environment, and Quality Health.