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Meet Greater South 2026 Brings Global Startups and Investors to Kaohsiung

Aug 20, 2026

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Meet Greater South 2026 Brings Global Startups and Investors to Kaohsiung

Taiwan’s southern startup festival returns August 28–29 with investor matchmaking, global founders and companies working across AI, manufacturing, healthcare and green technology.

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KONST’s Series A Remains Open After NT$96 Million ADATA-Led Tranche

Aug 18, 2026

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KONST’s Series A Remains Open After NT$96 Million ADATA-Led Tranche

The Taipei AI-infrastructure company is continuing a broader Series A, but its total target, closing date and foreign-investor participation have not been publicly disclosed.

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Nikkei Opens Japan-Wide Growth Pitch Competition to Startups and Business Successors

Aug 17, 2026

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Nikkei Opens Japan-Wide Growth Pitch Competition to Startups and Business Successors

Nikkei has opened applications for the 2026–2027 edition of NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH, a national competition for startups and next-generation business successors seeking greater visibility, investor exposure and corporate partnerships in Japan.

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Taiwan Offers NT$8.5 Million for One International 6G Partnership

Aug 16, 2026

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Taiwan Offers NT$8.5 Million for One International 6G Partnership

Taiwan’s 6G-FORMOSA programme has opened a call offering up to NT$8.5 million — approximately US$283,000 — for a joint project between a Taiwanese company and an international organisation.

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Taiwan’s Aztron Medtech Is Raising Again as It Builds Its US Surgical Market

Aug 15, 2026

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Taiwan’s Aztron Medtech Is Raising Again as It Builds Its US Surgical Market

Taiwanese medical-device startup Aztron Medtech — 艾斯創生醫 is seeking new investment as it moves from product development towards commercial expansion in the United States.

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Taiwan’s FINDIT Selects 37 Startups for Investor Speed Dating

Aug 14, 2026

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Taiwan’s FINDIT Selects 37 Startups for Investor Speed Dating

The September 1 matchmaking session will put selected Taiwanese startups in 10-minute meetings with 30 domestic and international investors.

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Try Everything 2026 Opens 1:1 Investor Meetings for Startups

Aug 13, 2026

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Try Everything 2026 Opens 1:1 Investor Meetings for Startups

Startups can request meetings with up to five investors or large companies before August 16, with as many as three approved meetings taking place in Seoul in September.

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Funding for Startups

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Shenzhen Is Funding Research on Robot Taxes, AI Dividends and Space Computing

Aug 12, 2026

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Shenzhen Is Funding Research on Robot Taxes, AI Dividends and Space Computing

The city’s 2026 科技战略研究 programme offers RMB 1 million for priority projects, with applications open until August 19.

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Ocean Class nears ¥30 million cap after extending its FUNDINNO round

Aug 11, 2026

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Ocean Class nears ¥30 million cap after extending its FUNDINNO round

The Kawasaki startup has already reached 465% of its original target for OCEAN THREAD®, with applications still open until August 18.

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How Private Investment Can Unlock Up to ₩1 Billion for Korean Startups

Aug 10, 2026

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How Private Investment Can Unlock Up to ₩1 Billion for Korean Startups

South Korea’s TIPS programme combines private investment with government R&D support—but startups must first convince an approved investor.

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Taiwan Offers Up to NT$15 Million to Turn Research into Startups

Aug 9, 2026

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Taiwan Offers Up to NT$15 Million to Turn Research into Startups

The National Science and Technology Council has opened a new funding round for Taiwanese research teams seeking to validate technology, build commercial prototypes and create new companies. Applications close on 3 September 2026.

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ORNIS Opens Investment Round to Build a Private Ocean-Data Network Around Japan

Aug 8, 2026

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ORNIS Opens Investment Round to Build a Private Ocean-Data Network Around Japan

The company is seeking up to ¥59.9 million for coastal radar infrastructure, maritime data services and autonomous systems covering security, disaster prevention and fisheries.

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Auxilia Exceeds Its Initial Funding Target for AI That Preserves Workplace Knowledge

Aug 7, 2026

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Auxilia Exceeds Its Initial Funding Target for AI That Preserves Workplace Knowledge

The Japanese startup is raising up to ¥50.1 million to expand an AI platform designed for SMEs, care providers and industries losing experienced workers.

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Hong Kong’s NOVOMI VAX Seeks Investment to Advance Cancer Therapy into Clinical Testing

Aug 6, 2026

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Hong Kong’s NOVOMI VAX Seeks Investment to Advance Cancer Therapy into Clinical Testing

The University of Hong Kong spin-off is raising capital to begin an investigator-led trial of a treatment designed to turn “cold” tumours into immune-responsive ones.

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Hong Kong Global Fast Track Opens Applications for Startups Expanding into Asia

Aug 5, 2026

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Hong Kong Global Fast Track Opens Applications for Startups Expanding into Asia

International technology companies can apply until September 25 for investor meetings, corporate matchmaking and pitching opportunities through Hong Kong. Participation does not guarantee investment.

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Technology

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Can AI Preserve the Knowledge Japan’s Factories Are About to Lose?

Aug 4, 2026

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Can AI Preserve the Knowledge Japan’s Factories Are About to Lose?

JINGS has opened an alpha test of Lean AI, a platform designed to turn factory videos, internal documents and expert interviews into operational knowledge that other employees can use.

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Sinumy Raises ¥555 Million to Commercialise Hands-Free Access and Payments

Aug 2, 2026

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Sinumy Raises ¥555 Million to Commercialise Hands-Free Access and Payments

The Osaka startup uses Bluetooth positioning to let people pass ticket gates, enter offices and authenticate payments without taking out their phones.

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CORE Biomedicine Secures Global Rights to Eisai Cancer Programmes After US$21 Million Series A

Aug 1, 2026

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CORE Biomedicine Secures Global Rights to Eisai Cancer Programmes After US$21 Million Series A

The precision-oncology company is combining licensed preclinical assets with operations spanning Japan, the United States and China.

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Technology

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Welcia Expands MUSE’s Armo Store Robot to Five Locations

Jul 31, 2026

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Welcia Expands MUSE’s Armo Store Robot to Five Locations

The six-month trial will test whether an autonomous robot can deliver in-store advertising while collecting shelf data and identifying out-of-stock products.

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ADB and JICA Launch SEEK with Up to US$400,000 for Japanese Startups

Jul 30, 2026

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ADB and JICA Launch SEEK with Up to US$400,000 for Japanese Startups

The programme connects Japanese technology companies with customers, investors and commercial partners across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

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Alchemist Japan Offered Up to US$100,000 to B2B Technology Startups

Jul 29, 2026

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Alchemist Japan Offered Up to US$100,000 to B2B Technology Startups

The accelerator’s third Japanese cohort connected a three-month programme in Tokyo with access to Alchemist’s Silicon Valley network.

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Technology

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Asuene Raises ¥13.5 Billion as BlackRock–Temasek Fund Makes First Japanese Startup Investment

Jul 28, 2026

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Asuene Raises ¥13.5 Billion as BlackRock–Temasek Fund Makes First Japanese Startup Investment

The climate-tech company is expanding from carbon accounting into global supply-chain sustainability through acquisitions in Europe and North America.

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TIER IV Lists in Tokyo as Autoware Faces Its Commercial Test

Jul 27, 2026

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TIER IV Lists in Tokyo as Autoware Faces Its Commercial Test

The Japanese autonomous-driving company has built a global open-source ecosystem. Its next challenge is converting adoption and public trials into sustainable revenue.

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bestat Raises ¥310 Million to Build the 3D Data Layer for Physical AI

Jul 26, 2026

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bestat Raises ¥310 Million to Build the 3D Data Layer for Physical AI

The Tokyo startup is expanding its industrial platform 3D.Core, with backing from Japanese regional funds, Nankai Electric Railway’s CVC and Taiwan’s Darwin Venture Management.

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WAGYU JAPAN Seeks Equity Investment to Expand into Thailand

Jul 25, 2026

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WAGYU JAPAN Seeks Equity Investment to Expand into Thailand

Wagyu exporter targeting ¥370 million in annual sales plans a local processing and product-development hub

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