本網站使用瀏覽器紀錄 (Cookies) 來提供您最好的使用體驗，我們使用的 Cookie 也包括了第三方 Cookie。相關資訊請訪問我們的隱私權與 Cookie 政策。如果您選擇繼續瀏覽或關閉這個提示，便表示您已接受我們的網站使用條款。 關閉
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drug Information Association (DIA) today announced the launch of DIA ASCENT, a new global platform designed to support early-stage biotechnology drug development innovation, along with its inaugural initiative, the LIFT (Linking Innovation, Funding, and Translation) Series. Together, ASCENT and LIFT create a structured, multi-stage pathway to educate, prepare, and connect emerging biotech and startup companies with investors, regulators, pharma leaders, and development organizations across the full product lifecycle. Built to address persistent barriers facing early-stage innovators, such as limited investor access, fragmented access to expertise, and unclear regulatory pathways, and steep execution gaps, ASCENT extends DIA's role as a trusted, multi-stakeholder convener to the earliest phases of innovation. Through curated education, mentorship, regulatory insight, and global exposure, the platform aims to strengthen the life sciences innovation pipeline worldwide. The DIA LIFT Series unfolds across three integrated program offerings in 2026. Phase I launches with a Virtual Masterclass Series beginning in February 2026, featuring expert-led sessions with case studies focused on fund-raising, drug development including the role of AI, regulatory strategy, clinical development and financial modeling. Phase II brings LIFT Series to DIA Europe 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands (March 24–26, 2026), with dedicated LIFT Programming for Biotech & Startups embedded within a globally attended meeting of more than 2,500 professionals. Programming includes expert coaching, live pitch competitions, regulator and investor roundtables, and curated networking opportunities. Phase III culminates at the DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (June 14–18, 2026), featuring expanded LIFT Series Biotech & Startup programming, a Startup Row, and two targeted pitch events focused on drug and therapy development and techbio innovation, all within a 4,000+ attendee global forum. "Our mission has always been to convene the global life sciences community to improve health worldwide," said Marwan Fathallah, CEO of DIA. "With ASCENT and the LIFT Series Program, we are extending that mission earlier in the innovation journey providing emerging companies with the insight, connections, and visibility needed to advance promising science and strengthen the entire ecosystem." Registration for the LIFT Virtual Masterclass Series is now open. Details for Annual Meeting registrations and pitch competitions is available with pitch applications opening soon. To learn more, visit: https://connect.diaglobal.org/dia-ascent-1 About DIA DIA is a leading global non-profit life science membership association that drives collaboration in drug, device, and diagnostics development in pursuit of a healthier world. Founded in 1964 with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offices in Europe and Asia, DIA provides unparalleled networking opportunities, educational resources, scientific research publications, and professional development programs to members in more than 80 countries. Learn more at DIAglobal.org.
TAIPEI, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To accelerate the co-development of Taiwan–U.S. startup ecosystems in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and advanced technologies, Startup Island TAIWAN, the national startup brand guided by Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC), today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), and Tesoro Venture Capital, in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Building on TSMC's expansion in Phoenix, the partnership aims to integrate Taiwan's technological and industrial strengths with Phoenix's robust industrial cluster to establish a long-term innovation collaboration framework. The MOU signing ceremony was jointly witnessed by the National Development Council, the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), marking an upgrade of prior project-based cooperations and further promoting participation in accelerators, incubators, and soft-landing programs. From Pilot Projects to Institutionalized Collaboration During Deputy Minister Jan Fang-Guan emphasized that the signing of this MOU builds upon two years of solid collaboration. He noted that since Startup Island TAIWAN and GPEC established their partnership in 2024, several Taiwanese biomedical teams have successfully entered the Phoenix market, achieving tangible outcomes such as U.S. FDA approvals and completed clinical proof-of-concept (POC) validations. "These success stories demonstrate the strong complementarity and significant potential of Taiwan–Phoenix cooperation," As the semiconductor industry becomes increasingly integrated with advanced technology applications, this MOU upgrades previous project-based collaboration by incorporating incubation and acceleration resources from partners such as Tesoro Venture Capital. With a focus on startup landing and market-driven development, the partnership aims to further advance soft-landing programs for startups. Medical Startups Deliver Breakthrough Results in the U.S. Market As one of the most retirement-friendly cities in the United States, Phoenix is home to world-renowned medical institutions, including Mayo Clinic, and offers a mature and open clinical environment. With support from Startup Island TAIWAN and GPEC, Phoenix has emerged as a key gateway for Taiwanese health-tech startups conducting clinical POCs and expanding into the U.S. market. Notable success cases include: JelloX: Leveraging AI-powered 3D pathology imaging technology, JelloX collaborated with Mayo Clinic to complete clinical validation and obtained U.S. FDA clearance, demonstrating strong performance in colorectal polyp diagnosis. Brain Navi: One of the few Taiwanese teams to receive U.S. FDA approval for a brain surgery robotic system, highlighting Taiwan's global competitiveness in AI-driven medical automation. Aesop: Its AI-based clinical diagnostic reasoning model has completed POC validation in U.S. healthcare settings, effectively supporting clinical decision-making and workflow optimization. These cases illustrate the natural complementarity between Phoenix's concentrated medical demand and Taiwan's advanced AI medical technologies—accelerating market validation for Taiwanese startups while delivering ready-to-deploy solutions to U.S. healthcare systems. Focusing on Key Technologies to Co-Build a Taiwan–U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego stated that Phoenix is not only a major U.S. semiconductor hub, but also an innovation gateway integrating AI, talent, and capital. She emphasized that Phoenix is well-positioned as a strategic entry point for Taiwanese startups into the U.S. market. With support from Tesoro Venture Capital, corporate partners, local resources such as the Mayo Clinic accelerator, a high quality of life, and direct flights between Taipei and Phoenix, the city offers a comprehensive environment for startups to land and scale rapidly. Mayor Gallego expressed her expectation that the MOU would further amplify the global impact of Taiwanese startups. GPEC President and CEO Christine Mackay noted that since signing an MOU with Startup Island TAIWAN in 2023, the two sides have established a physical showcase site in Phoenix's biomedical innovation district. By leveraging the U.S. SelectUSA program, the partnership provides Taiwanese startups with pragmatic market-entry mechanisms that support direct sales and accelerated landing. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) also reaffirmed its continued collaboration with GPEC through SelectUSA to support Taiwanese startups and TSMC supply-chain partners expanding into Phoenix. AIT highly recognized Taiwan's outstanding performance across AI, healthcare, semiconductors, manufacturing, drones, and aerospace sectors. SMESA Director General Kuan-Chih Lee emphasized that SMEs will remain at the core of this collaboration. By integrating Taiwan's talent, technology, and community resources, SMESA will support startups participating in SelectUSA and help build scalable industrial clusters in Phoenix and Arizona—positioning SMEs as a critical foundation for U.S. industrial development and international investment cooperation. Tesoro Venture Capital Founder Andy Lombard stated that over the next five years, Tesoro plans to cultivate 200–300 startups by integrating large-scale investments in AI and semiconductors. He stressed the importance of aligning industry partners such as TSMC, Cadence, and Amkor with consistent government policy support. Lombard also proposed establishing an executive committee composed of leaders from the signatory organizations to regularly set goals and ensure execution, with a focus on Taiwan–U.S. talent and workforce development to pragmatically translate the MOU into concrete acceleration and governance mechanisms. Toward Long-Term, Measurable Impact As Phoenix continues to grow into a major U.S. hub for semiconductors and advanced technologies—with Taiwanese companies and startups playing a critical role—this partnership will focus on AI, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, photonics, AI healthcare applications, and defense-related industries. Through bilateral exchanges, industrial validation, and investment matchmaking, the collaboration will support Taiwanese startups entering the U.S. market while attracting U.S. teams to engage with Taiwan. Moving forward, the partners will continue to cultivate internationally competitive technology startups through institutionalized cooperation, transforming innovation partnerships into measurable and replicable economic outcomes and further strengthening the long-term Taiwan–U.S. partnership. Group photo (From left: ITRI Executive Vice President Chen Li-wei; Startup Island TAIWAN Program Director Liu You-tong; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego; Tesoro Founder Andy Lombard; GPEC CEO Christine Mackay)
國發會支持之海外新創據點，累計協助逾 35 家新創落地、促成逾千次國際商業連結 加利福尼亞州帕羅奧圖2026年1月13日 /美通社/ -- 由國家發展委員會（NDC）設立的 Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub（矽谷新創基地）於美國時間 1 月 12 日在加州 Palo Alto 舉行成立滿一週年活動，匯聚來自台灣與美國的新創團隊、科技企業、加速器與社群代表，共同回顧一年來推動台美創新鏈結的重要成果。 國發會Startup Island TAIWAN矽谷新創基地一週年慶，包括台北駐舊金山經濟文化辦事處科技組顏宏偉組長與各界社群領袖齊聚一堂 國發會於 2025 年在矽谷啟動第二座海外新創基地，定位為台灣與矽谷創新生態系的雙向橋樑。成立至今，基地已協助超過 35 家新創團隊於美國市場落地發展，其中逾 8 成為人工智慧（AI）相關新創，涵蓋 AI 應用、AI 硬體與軟硬體整合等台灣具備優勢的關鍵領域。同時，基地也連結超過 30 個在地社群，匯聚逾 200 位社群領袖，促成超過 1,000 次具體且有意義的國際商業連結。 Innovation Centre Denmark的Innovation Advisor Jonas Jasper Samland親臨祝賀國發會矽谷基地一週年慶並參與座談 矽谷新創基地總監陳凱爾表示，基地成立的核心目標不僅在於提供空間或舉辦活動，而是為台灣新創在矽谷建立一個「被看見、被理解且被信任」的立足點。他指出，跨境發展的關鍵痛點在於資源與信任的落差，未來基地將聚焦三大方向：協助台灣新創在美國市場找到正確的連結與定位、深化國際夥伴對台灣技術與產業潛力的理解，以及以社群為核心，建立長期且可持續的信任關係。 繼一年前出席矽谷基地開幕，高通工程副總裁暨技術授權事業部區域策略發展負責人Sudeepto Roy再度出席慶賀基地週年慶並於活動上致詞 活動當日，駐舊金山台北經濟文化辦事處科技組、北美台灣工程師協會（NATEA）、美西玉山科技協會，以及多個國際加速器與科技企業夥伴皆到場支持，包括Jetro San Francisco、Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK)、European Institute of Innovation and Technology、Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco、Stanford StartX、Founders Village等。多位與會代表指出，台灣在 AI、半導體、製造與工程實力上的深厚基礎，正是與矽谷攜手合作、共同面對下一波科技挑戰的重要關鍵。 展望未來，矽谷新創基地將持續深化與國際社群及產業夥伴的合作，協助更多台灣新創精準對接美國市場，並讓全球創新夥伴更深入理解台灣在全球科技版圖中的關鍵角色。
Carro opens 2 new exclusive showrooms for Dongfeng in Sin Ming, Singapore and PJ Midtown, Selangor All Dongfeng cars by Carro will come with Authorised Dealer warranties as well as Carro's financing and insurance solutions Customers can look forward to even more showrooms across Malaysia in the first half of 2026 SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carro, Asia Pacific's fastest growing automotive ecosystem and marketplace, is pleased to announce they are now an authorised dealer for Dongfeng Motor Corporation, marking the milestone with 2 brand-new, exclusive showrooms in Sin Ming, Singapore and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. With Dongfeng Motor Corporation under its wings, the automotive unicorn is now an authorised dealer of 2 automotive brands, including Zeekr, as they continue to expand their strategy of offering brand-new cars. The partnership with Volt Auto, the sole distributor of Dongfeng vehicles, is anchored in Carro's strong presence in Asia Pacific and its robust CRM ecosystem. Together, both parties aim to enhance customer value through more competitive trade-in options, integrated financing and insurance solutions, and a seamless end-to-end ownership experience for Dongfeng customers. The latest Dongfeng VIGO, Dongfeng 007 and Dongfeng BOX will be sold at all Dongfeng showrooms powered by Carro in Singapore and Malaysia. All Dongfeng cars by Carro come with an Authorised Dealer warranty, as well as Carro's exclusive financing and insurance solutions. "We're really excited to include yet another trusted brand in our lineup for our customers in Singapore and Malaysia," says Fong Hon Sum, CEO of International Marketplace at Carro. "We're seeing a growing demand for hybrid and electric vehicles in both countries, and we want to give our customers the perfect choices as they pick their next car. As early proponents of EVs and NEVs, we're confident of our experience and expertise in this sector, be it with inspections, repairs, and maintenance, and our customers can feel assured when they pick Carro as their dealer of choice." "Partnering with Carro enables us to scale more efficiently while delivering tangible value to customers, particularly through better trade-in outcomes and a more integrated ownership journey," said Soh Ming, Founder and Managing Director of Volt Auto. "Carro's regional footprint and data-driven capabilities complement our ambition to grow Dongfeng as a leading EV brand in Singapore and Malaysia." Volt Auto's momentum in Singapore is underscored by strong industry recognition. The Dongfeng BOX was named SGCARMART Electric Hatchback of the Year 2025 and emerged as Singapore's best-selling electric hatchback according to records by Singapore's Land Transport Authority, alongside multiple accolades from OneShift and AutoApp. The Dongfeng 007 also received top honours, including SGCARMART Electric Sedan of the Year 2025 and multiple OneShift awards in the premium EV category. Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one of China's "Big Four" state-owned automotive enterprises, has been a significant backbone of China's automotive industry, with businesses covering commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, NEVs, auto assemblies, parts and components, machines and equipment, and other automobile-related products and services. Carro will continue to open more exclusive Dongfeng showrooms in 2026, including a 3S Dongfeng showroom powered by Carro, which will serve as a one-stop shop for retail, repairs and aftersales solutions. To view a Dongfeng car or make a booking, visit the exclusive showrooms in Singapore and Malaysia, or head over to our websites. SingaporeMidview City28 Sin Ming Lane#01-133 and 01-134Singapore 573972https://go.carro.co/dongfengsg Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaLot G13, PJ Midtown, Jalan Kemajuan, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangorhttps://go.carro.co/dongfengmy Find out more about our offering of Dongfeng cars. Dongfeng VIGO Dongfeng 007 Dongfeng BOX A compact, fullyelectric SUV thatoffers smoothacceleration, andagile city driving. Luxury redefined, as it wrapsperformance, innovation andsustainability all in one. Comes in 3variants: Perfect for citydrivers, packingpremium featuresand dynamicperformance: Performance Premium Prestige Drivetrain FWD IntelligentAWD RWD RWD FWD ChargingTime (80%) 9 mins 11 mins 11 mins 9 mins 30 mins EstimatedRange 471 km 565 km 650 km 550 km 430 km BatteryCapacity 51.87 kW/h 73.48 kW/h 73.48 kW/h 58.35 kW/h 42.3 kW/h (Note: The above prices are on-the-road prices, excluding insurance.) About Volt Auto Volt Auto is the exclusive authorised distributor of Dongfeng passenger vehicles. The brand's flagship models, including the Dongfeng BOX and Dongfeng 007, have received multiple industry accolades for value, performance, and design, reflecting strong consumer confidence in Dongfeng's electric vehicle portfolio. In 2025, Volt Auto was recognised with the Marketing Innovation Award at the Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Global Partnership Summit, alongside partners from over 100 countries. For more information on Volt Auto's products and services, and their future activities, visit their website and LinkedIn. About Carro Founded in 2015, Carro is Asia Pacific's largest online used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions. In 2025, Carro expanded its product line to include Brand New cars in Singapore and Malaysia, offering customers even more options. Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup has raised over S$700 million from Softbank Vision Fund and several sovereign funds. Together with its subsidiaries and business lines, Carro is supported by more than 4,500 employees across Asia Pacific: Carro, Asia Pacific's largest online used marketplace with a strong key presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan region, and Hong Kong SAR Carro Care, Carro's in-house refurbishment and after-sales servicing capabilities Genie Financial Services, a next-generation fintech automotive financing provider in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand MPM Rent, leading mobility solutions company in Indonesia specialising in leasing / fleet financing transportation services Innorithm, a next-generation fleet management solutions company leveraging state-of-the art IoT and machine learning Kaidee, Thailand's largest online shopping and classifieds platform Driven Communications, leading Malaysian integrated digital content & marketing services agency including notable sites like paultan.org For more information, please visit: www.carro.co.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AWE Asia 2026 concluded this week at Singapore Expo, convening the global extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) community for three days of keynotes, developer sessions, track discussions, and hands-on demos. Across the program, a clear theme emerged: as AI moves beyond screens and into real-world environments, XR is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure—providing spatial understanding, context, and human-centered interaction that next-generation AI systems will rely on. The conference opened with remarks from AWE co-founder Ori Inbar, who framed the moment with a message echoed throughout the event: there is no AI without XR. As AI applications expand into physical spaces and embodied devices, spatial computing and immersive interfaces are becoming foundational to how intelligent systems perceive, interpret, and respond to the world. Keynotes emphasized practical, human-centered futures On the Main Stage, speakers explored how this shift is already taking shape. Atley Loughridge, Design Engineer at Snap Inc., shared how Snap's AR stack is moving from experimentation to production at global scale. Drawing from work across Lens Studio and Spectacles, she highlighted developer-first tooling and cross-platform deployment spanning mobile, web, and wearables—positioning wearable AR as a practical computing layer entering everyday use. Alvin W. Graylin examined programmable reality and ambient intelligence through a human-centered lens, emphasizing trust, agency, and responsibility as AI-driven XR systems increasingly influence perception and decision-making. Mark Billinghurst introduced "Empathic XR," describing a shift toward immersive systems capable of sensing intent, emotion, and context—enabled by physiological sensing and AI—pointing to applications in healthcare, training, and daily life. Builders, platforms, and applied use cases A developer panel moderated by Steven Xu (Snap Inc.) spotlighted teams building spatial experiences with Lens Studio across Snapchat, web platforms, AR Mirrors, and Spectacles, focusing on production-ready workflows and scaling beyond prototypes. Matt Sanders from Meta's Wearables Accessibility and Impact team explored "Wearable AI for Everyone," highlighting how AI glasses can support greater independence and more authentic connection. Beng Hui Ong, APAC Senior Solutions Architect at Agora, presented a case study on "physical AI" in toys and companion devices, illustrating how spatial technologies and AI can combine to create helpful, supportive experiences. Dr. James Ong, Founder and Managing Director of the Artificial Intelligence International Institute, argued that "AI for Humanity" should be treated as a shared global responsibility—calling for stronger governance and collective action to keep AI aligned with long-term human well-being. Additional sessions covered cloud-powered generative 3D pipelines, enterprise XR deployment, immersive intelligence in healthcare and aviation training, contextual AI in industrial workflows, and new approaches to immersive storytelling and education. Expo floor demos, startup pitch, and awards The expo floor and AWE Playground translated conference themes into live demonstrations spanning wearable AR, spatial analytics, optics, enterprise infrastructure, and glasses-free 3D displays. As a Platinum Sponsor, Snap featured prominently with hands-on Spectacles demos, offering attendees a tangible view of computing beyond screens. Applied innovation was further highlighted through the debut AWE Asia Startup Pitch, followed by the Auggie Awards Ceremony recognizing standout contributions across the ecosystem, including Startup to Watch (Braillic), Best in Show Experience (Refract), and Best in Show (Snap). AWE Asia thanks its sponsors Snap, Meta, ArborXR, Raypai Photonic Crystal, and Agora, and extends appreciation to all speakers, partners, exhibitors, and attendees who contributed to the program. PR Newswire is the official media partner of the AWE Asia 2026 conference. Augmented World Expo AsiaContact: contact@aweasia.comPhone: +1 (917) 909-6297
CHENNAI, India, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- India's leading institution for higher education, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), is expanding its global footprint through a new established entity IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global). Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar (3rd L) releases a book on ‘India’s Innovation Ecosystem Going Global’ on 2 Jan at IITM, India ITM Global's charter pivots on four key pillars of Growth stage deep-tech startups, Research & Consultancy, IPs & Transfer of Technology and High Academic & Skilling programs. IITM Global is a plug-and-play platform that has been newly launched by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India. The initiative supports IIT Madras's vision to become the world's first multinational university by positioning it as a globally networked hub for education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Addressing the IITM Global launch event at IIT Madras Campus on 2nd Jan 2026 Dr. S. Jaishankar said, "An IIT Madras Campus in Tanzania is a way by which Indian Foreign Policy has leveraged the capabilities of an Institution here to make a huge impact. In ten years from now, think how many Students of Africa would have passed through its portals. Look at the impact that we would have on the minds of people who, in their own countries, would be economic and technology leaders. We are a human resource power and we should play to our strengths. We now have the capability to start doing so. When institutions of excellence in the country start going abroad, the business of foreign policy gains a huge addition to our arsenal. This is something very transformational." As part of its South Asia expansion, IITM Global has partnered with GATES to build a long-term, market / customer connected innovation ecosystem focused on growth stage startups (Scaleups). The collaboration will serve as a strategic gateway for IITM Global deepen engagement with the tech ecosystem that serves ASEAN countries hence enabling startups to gain access to the growth markets of the region. This strategic partnership will support scaling of startups incubated by IIT Madras into ASEAN. An additional focus of the collaboration will be the commercialisation of intellectual property developed at IIT Madras. The partnership will facilitate structured licensing frameworks and industry engagement to translate cutting-edge research into deployable technologies with global relevance. By connecting academic research, startups and industry partners, IITM Global and GATES aim to create clear pathways from laboratory innovation to market impact. Through its partnership with GATES IITM Global, aims to strengthen cross-border collaboration, enable startup internationalisation and create new avenues for globally impactful research, technology commercialisation across Southeast Asia and beyond. Widely recognised as India's top-ranked institution for higher education, IIT Madras is ranked #1 Overall and #1 Engineering Institute in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), #180 in the QS World University Rankings and #56 in the QS Asian University Rankings. The institute hosts a comprehensive research ecosystem.
A12 藝術空間
startup
請先登入後才能發佈新聞。
還不是會員嗎？立即 加入台灣產經新聞網會員 ，使用免費新聞發佈服務。 （服務項目） （投稿規範）
