The AI revolution is putting Taiwan at the center of global technology innovation. As the world’s foundry for the majority of advanced AI chips, Taiwan is now emerging as a powerful source of breakthrough technologies, ambitious startups, and next-generation innovation.
Meet Taiwan’s next wave of breakthrough startups at Taiwan Venture Day, where bold founders will showcase innovations in AI, healthcare, robotics, deep tech, semiconductors, and sustainability. The event also connects attendees with Silicon Valley VCs, angel investors, startup founders, and key players across the tech ecosystem.
Date: July 23, 2026 Thursday
Time: 6PM PST
Location: The Quad Conference Center
2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
As the world enters a new era shaped by artificial intelligence, Taiwan is emerging not only as a global semiconductor powerhouse, but also as a source of next generation startup innovation. Taiwan Venture Day brings together a select group of high potential startups from Taiwan at the center of Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem. Backed by Taiwan Research Institute Entrepreneur Ecosystem program (TREE) — these companies are being incubated at Stanford and Berkeley SkyDeck, positioning them for global expansion, strategic partnerships, investment, and U.S. market entry. These startup teams will pitch and demo their products before Silicon Valley investors, industry leaders, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and leaders of the innovation community.
BRICKS
Pepper Yen, CEO
An agent-native operating system for the physical world, transforming screens, kiosks, and edge devices into AI-powered endpoints. The company enables seamless deployment of AI agents across commercial spaces and is already deployed at scale with global brands such as Subway and CoCo, with strategic backing from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Microsoft.
SparkGen
Yi-Ju Tseng, CEO
Leverages proven Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) technology to automate the design-to-manufacturing workflow. Utilizing its Construction Vertical AI and No-CAD SparkEngine, the platform accelerates project delivery tenfold, empowering builders to overcome labor shortages and meet aggressive timelines.
Pharmasaga
Sunny Lee, CEO
A clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class small-molecule therapies to treat and potentially reverse major diseases. Leveraging proprietary drug discovery technology, its lead candidate, PS-001, is currently in Phase I trials for type 2 diabetes alongside expanding oncology programs.
MedBobi
Nicholas Chao, CMO
An AI-ready Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system built to eliminate language barriers in clinical settings. The platform facilitates seamless communication between medical professionals and patients with limited English proficiency, ensuring equitable and accurate care.
Mountain Gracious Tech
Shang-Te Chen, Co-Founder
Rebuilding robot joints and advanced manufacturing with ultra-precision hydrostatic bearing technology, while enabling rapid mass production through a modular building-block equipment platform for scalable and flexible next-generation manufacturing.
KUOT8TION
A Bay Area DJ disrupting the dance floor by effortlessly bridging Taiwanese KTV classics with Progressive House and EDM. From nostalgic Mandopop anthems to high-energy drops, they program a seamless, emotion-driven mix designed to optimize your night's vibe. Known for buttery-smooth transitions and crowd-wide sing-alongs, they treat music as the ultimate social network, connecting Silicon Valley’s brightest minds through shared rhythm, late-night nostalgia, and pure hype.
Taiwan Venture Day will take place at The Quad Conference Center in Menlo Park, nestled on the top of Sand Hill Road, the legendary corridor where many of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capital firms are based. It is the perfect setting for founders to connect with investors, fellow entrepreneurs, and technology leaders at the epicenter of startup innovation.
Supervised by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, implemented by Industrial Technology Research Institute ITRI, and hosted by Sparknify, Taiwan Venture Day is an opportunity to meet the founders shaping Taiwan’s next wave of innovation, discover technologies ready for global deployment, and connect with the people building bridges between Taiwan and Silicon Valley.
Join us for an evening of startup pitches, product demos, investor conversations, and cross-border innovation.