In the high-stakes world of global security and emergency response, the shift toward "video-centric" operations has created a massive technical bottleneck: the struggle to transmit high-quality data over narrow, unreliable bandwidth. Secure City Solutions, a Canadian fast-growing company, is bridging this gap between military-grade demands and smart city infrastructure.In an exclusive interview, Siva Kumar, CEO of Secure City Solutions, explained why Taiwan plays an essential role in the company's global expansion, and why he has signed up to attend COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei in June. "We not only want to address the Taiwan market, but we're also looking for hardware manufacturers for our global deployment."The company was born from a specific challenge faced by founders with deep military and defense backgrounds, including former General Dynamics leadership and a Colonel in the Canadian defense forces. They recognized that whether in a military conflict or a law enforcement pursuit, personnel often struggled to send big data over radios with low bandwidth. This led to the development of a unique solution designed to deliver forensic-quality video from one point to another without losing the essential details required for legal and operational use.At the heart of their offering is the Omni Compressor, a neural-type algorithm that drastically shrinks the digital footprint of video data. While traditional compression often drops frames or reduces resolution to save space, Secure City's technology maintains the original frame rate and resolution. This is a critical distinction for law enforcement, as compromised video quality is often inadmissible in court. Beyond the legal sector, the compression allows commercial entities like banks to store eight to nine times more footage on existing hardware without losing clarity. The company also claims to reduce costs by 75% compared to other solutions.The real-world impact of this technology is already visible in major global deployments, such as with the Dubai Police and over 45 other law enforcement agencies. The software allows police units to share live video from patrol cars or body cameras over weak wireless spectrums, ensuring that backup units can monitor officers entering dangerous areas. Firefighters have also adopted the technology, using helmet-mounted cameras to transmit live feeds to commanders who guide them through burning structures to rescue civilians. Even in rural areas where 5G is unavailable, the algorithm automatically adjusts to available bandwidth and uses high error correction to keep feeds stable despite network noise or jitter.As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in surveillance, Secure City Solutions serves as a vital performance booster. By reducing data sizes - for instance, from 100MB to 10MB - while maintaining original quality, the software allows AI models to process information and produce results much faster than they could with uncompressed files.Looking toward the future, Kumar is exploring strategic partnerships in Taiwan to address local needs for data sovereignty and hardware manufacturing. While the company has been successfully bootstrapped by its conservative, veteran leadership, they are now open to strategic investors to fuel a more rapid global expansion into new verticals like transportation and medical services. Secure City Solutions aims to ensure that no matter how narrow the pipe, the most critical data always gets through.

As global manufacturing accelerates its smart-factory transition, computer vision is taking on an increasingly critical role in industrial quality inspection. Canadian AI startup DaoAI, on the strength of its innovative AI vision technology, has secured partnerships with international heavyweights including Siemens and BASF. Co-founder and CTO Xiaochuan Chen explains how DaoAI uses "Feature Cognition Inspection" to solve the high false-call rates and time-consuming programming pain points of traditional Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and reveals plans to actively pursue deeper partnerships with Taiwanese equipment makers and distributors during COMPUTEX 2026.From Academic Research to Industrial Practice: Bringing AI to the Electronics Manufacturing FloorDaoAI CTO Xiaochuan Chen has been working in AI and vision research in Canada since 2014 - right at the inflection point of deep learning. In 2017, he co-founded DaoAI in Vancouver alongside a partner with a track record of successful entrepreneurship, leading a top-tier AI vision team drawn from University of British and University of Waterloo and focused squarely on industrial automation.Chen sees enormous potential for AI in manufacturing across both North American and Asian markets. DaoAI's technology not only lifts production yield but also protects enterprise data sovereignty through its on-premise data architecture. "We understand that in any digital transformation, the security and ownership of data is a core interest for manufacturers - and that's the foundation our technology is built on," Chen says.Solving the Long Programming Cycles and High False-Call Rates of Traditional AOITraditional AOI algorithms running on PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) inspection lines are notorious for high false-call rates. Chen explains that conventional algorithms rely heavily on color matching or pixel-level comparison - when, for example, a resistor and the board substrate are both black, traditional algorithms struggle to tell them apart.DaoAI's core technology is Feature Cognition Inspection. The model is pretrained on a dataset of more than one million images, abstracting what the AI sees into a specialized feature space. The advantages show up at two levels: 1. Multi-dimensional differentiation: the AI no longer compares colors - it precisely distinguishes whether a defect is present on a component within feature space. 2. Continuous learning: the system mirrors how humans learn. If the AI gets a call wrong on the first pass, the inspector's feedback is fed into its memory system, so the next time a similar component appears, the same mistake doesn't recur."We pretrain a PCBA-specific inspection model on real production-line data," Chen explains. "All the customer needs is a single 'reference board.' Without any CAD file or component library, the AI identifies the location of every component, automatically generates inspection regions, and automatically calculates thresholds. Programming can be done in seconds or minutes - the AI takes over the part of AOI that historically required the most human intervention."This kind of fast programming is especially well-suited to high-mix, low-volume production. It dissolves the bottleneck that NPI (new product introduction) phases used to hit, where modeling was slow and dependent on dedicated programming engineers.Solving the Compute-and-Sovereignty Trade-off Without Cloud DependenceFor data sovereignty and information security issues that customers care about deeply - DaoAI runs 100% on-premise. To deliver high performance within the limited compute budget of edge hardware, DaoAI takes a "pretraining + rapid fine-tuning" approach: customers run a pre-tuned, optimized specialty model locally while keeping their data fully secure.Cross-Border Partnerships and the COMPUTEX Strategy: Complementing Taiwan's Supply ChainDaoAI has already established deep partnerships with Siemens (electronics manufacturing and automation platform integration) and BASF (vision analysis applications in chemicals). Looking ahead, Chen is bullish on the Taiwan market and announced that DaoAI will participate in COMPUTEX for the first time this year.DaoAI positions itself as a vision-AI application company, Chen says, and the trip to Taiwan has two strategic objectives: 1. Hardware integration: partner with local Taiwanese equipment manufacturers to combine DaoAI's AI software algorithms with Taiwan's high-quality hardware, delivering customized solutions. 2. Distribution expansion: identify professional distributors and service partners in Taiwan to get closer to local electronics manufacturing customers.Beyond Surface Mount Technology line inspection, DaoAI is also strongly interested in semiconductor packaging and testing and is looking to co-develop new applications with Taiwanese probe and inspection equipment makers - pushing the boundaries of vision AI further still.

Test Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading provider of Test and Inspection solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry, is proud to announce the launch of the TR7950Q SII Series. This highly modular platform is a dedicated solution for Back End Process and Advanced Packaging Inspection, ranging from patterning to wafer saw, and is engineered to set new benchmarks in wafer inspection and micro-measurement metrology.The AI-powered Wafer Metrology and Inspection Platform, TR7950Q SII, is built on a high-stability granite platform and the system supports 6" to 12" wafers. The platform features robust Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) for high-speed detection of surface defects, including particles, scratches, chipping, contamination, and foreign materials.The optional Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) module allows the system to penetrate silicon to detect hidden inner cracks and subsurface defects invisible to standard sensors. For high-detail requirements, the platform offers 0.5 µm or 1 µm high-resolution imaging via the 3D DFF (Depth from Focus) module.The TR7950Q SII provides high-precision metrology for wafer thickness, top-side warpage, and complex surface topography, alongside high-speed sensing for Through-Silicon Via (TSV) depth, trench dimensions, thin film, and Chiplet metrology. Please visit the link to learn more about the TR7950Q SII.Credit: TRI

Cincoze has unveiled its all-new CV-200 Series slim-bezel industrial displays. The CV-200 Series features a minimalist profile, a narrow bezel, and industrial-grade reliability for industrial panel PCs and industrial touch monitors. Specifically engineered for modern factory HMI and process visualization, they carefully balance the durability required for harsh environments with seamless equipment integration and intuitive operation. The modular design of the CV-200 Series offers screen sizes from 10 to 21.5 inches for over 40 possible configurations. The first release is the 21.5" Full HD models with almost ten configuration options for various application needs.Ultra-Slim Bezel, High Visibility, and an Intuitive User ExperienceThe CV-200 Series offers clear visuals and smooth operation, and integrates easily into production line equipment. Its slim, die-cast aluminum alloy frame has a bezel less than 3mm wide, increasing the display area without changing existing equipment setup. The Full HD screen and 178° wide viewing angle ensure clear and crisp readability from any position. Every model features a projective capacitive (P-Cap) touchscreen with an anti-glare (AG) coating for the clearest images, even in high-brightness indoor lighting conditions. Touch response is fast and precise, making daily HMI operation smoother and more natural.Rugged and Durable for Industrial and Humid EnvironmentsThe CV-200 Series is built to handle harsh, humid industrial environments. It has an IP66-rated front panel and Wet Tracking technology, so the touchscreen works reliably even with wet fingers or splashes of water. The backlight lasts up to 50,000 hours, and a 7H hardness Glass-Glass (GG) panel adds durability. The CV-200 Series meets the IEC 61000-6-4 industrial EMC standard, ensuring stable, long-term operation and giving operators total peace of mind.Flexible Modular DesignCincoze's exclusive Convertible Display System (CDS) technology lets you pair the CV-200 Series with embedded computer modules (P2000/P1000 Series) or monitor modules (M1000 Series). Customers can configure the system as either an industrial panel PC or an industrial touch monitor, depending on display size, computing performance, and functional requirements. This plug-and-play design simplifies deployment and maintenance. If repairs are needed, only a single module needs to be replaced, cutting downtime, lowering maintenance costs, and streamlining future upgrades.

Chroma ATE Inc. successfully concluded the 3rd Chroma Paper Award on March 19, marking another milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to industry-academia collaboration. Organized in partnership with National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech), the Chroma Paper Award provides an exchange platform that accelerates the translation of research into real-world applications, fostering innovation and the cultivation of key talent.As high-performance computing (HPC) and AI applications continue to advance rapidly, demand for test and measurement technologies is rising across AI chips, HPC, and data centers. In this era of lightning-fast iteration, testing and validation have become critical enablers of system performance and reliability. With long-standing expertise in this field, Chroma has built comprehensive AI-related testing capabilities spanning the four core pillars of AI infrastructure: compute and data processing, cooling and thermal management, high-speed communications and data transmission, and power and energy management. Through its test and validation solutions, Chroma helps ensure the performance, stability, and reliability of AI systems, playing a vital enabling role across the AI value chain.Aligned with Chroma's core technology development priorities, this year's competition featured two main categories: Power Electronics-Related Technologies and Semiconductor Testing-Related Technologies. Each category included a Top Prize (NT$200,000), Excellence Prize (NT$100,000), and Merit Prize (NT$20,000), with total prize funding reaching nearly NT$1.5 million. A total of 101 papers were submitted. Following a multi-stage evaluation process comprising preliminary, secondary, and final reviews, the judging committee selected outstanding research projects distinguished by both technical innovation and strong potential for industrial application.In the Power Electronics-Related Technologies category, the Top Prize was awarded to a team from Taiwan Tech for the project "Development of a High Power Density Power Module for AI Server Applications." Supervised by Associate Professor Yu-Chen Liu and completed by student Yu-Jun Li, the project directly addresses the growing need for high-efficiency, high-power-density power systems in AI data centers.In the Semiconductor Testing-Related Technologies category, the Top Prize went to a team from National Taiwan University for the project "A Novel Full-Chip Afterpulsing Evaluation Technique for 116 x 160 Ge-on-Si SPAD Array." Supervised by Professor Chao-Hsin Wu and jointly completed by students Jia-Zhen Cai, Ren-Hong Zhang, and Qi'en Chen, the research presents innovative achievements in advanced sensing and semiconductor testing technologies.Following the award ceremony, Chroma invited finalist teams into its R&D labs and testing facilities to see firsthand how research outcomes are transformed into real systems and industrial applications. The visit further strengthened ties between academia and industry.As the AI era continues to evolve at speed, test and measurement serves not only as a gatekeeper of quality but also as a key engine of innovation. Looking ahead, Chroma will continue to deepen its engagement with the global academic community through the Chroma Paper Award and a range of industry-academia collaboration initiatives, building an open and impactful platform that advances key technologies and sustains innovation momentum across the industry.For the full list of award winners, please visit the official Chroma Paper Award website.President Jia-Yush Yen of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology delivers remarks. Credit: ChromaCredit: ChromaFinalist students pose for a group photo with Chroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying. Credit: ChromaChroma ATE Chairman Leo Huang (left) poses with the Top Prize-winning student Yu-Jun Li. Credit: ChromaChroma ATE Chairman Leo Huang (left) poses with the Top Prize-winning student Jia-Zhen Cai. Credit: ChromaFinalist teams visit Chroma headquarters. Credit: ChromaGroup photo at the 3rd Chroma Paper Award ceremony and banquet. Credit: ChromaChroma ATE Chairman Leo Huang delivers remarks. Credit: ChromaChroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying delivers remarks. Credit: Chroma

The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has significantly enhanced the efficiency of content creation and dissemination. At the same time, it has accelerated the proliferation of misinformation, manipulated content, and digital fraud, posing increasing challenges to democratic governance, social stability, and the integrity of digital trust and information ecosystems. In this context, achieving a balance between technological innovation and risk governance, while strengthening a trusted information environment, has become a key priority for both government and industry in Taiwan.Concurrently, the global expansion of virtual asset investment has prompted jurisdictions worldwide to strengthen regulatory frameworks governing digital asset transactions. Despite these efforts, fraudulent activities involving virtual assets continue to evolve in both scale and complexity. Malicious actors frequently exploit nominee accounts to conduct layered money laundering schemes, resulting in delayed fraud detection and challenges in asset recovery. Conventional approaches -including static blacklists and rule-based controls-are increasingly insufficient to address these evolving threats. As a result, the development of highly interpretable, AI-enabled early warning mechanisms to support timely risk identification and mitigation has emerged as a critical focus for both policymakers and industry.Against this backdrop, Team Bibi Lab, comprising students from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), was awarded top honors in the "Virtual Asset Transaction Security" category-sponsored by BitoPro, a cryptocurrency exchange under BitoGroup-at the "Agent for Truth: Disinformation Defense Hackathon." Their project, "AI Anti-Fraud Guardian for Virtual Currency Transactions," demonstrated a high degree of technical innovation and real-world applicability, earning strong recognition from the judging panel.Team Bibi Lab extracted 140 features across 18 categories from KYC, fiat currency, and cryptocurrency transaction data provided by BitoPro. At the core of their approach is an innovative "three-layer risk tracking mechanism," which analyzes shared wallets, shared IP addresses, and indirectly connected users to trace how risk propagates through the transaction network-forming one of the system's most critical signal sources.To ensure high interpretability and support compliance requirements, the team deliberately avoided complex ensemble models that could obscure decision logic. Instead, they adopted LightGBM combined with Focal Loss, enabling the model to focus on hard-to-detect minority cases and effectively address severe data imbalance.In addition, the team constructed a network graph of internal transfers, shared wallets, and common IP addresses using NetworkX. By applying algorithms such as PageRank and community detection, they identified critical relay nodes within fund flows, further strengthening the system's ability to uncover hidden fraud patterns.The competition was powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), whose cloud infrastructure enabled Team Bibi Lab to build a comprehensive AI-driven anti-fraud system. Their solution features a four-layer interpretability architecture: "Continuous Risk Scoring and Tiering," which classifies users into four risk levels from low to extremely high; "Feature Deviation Analysis," which visualizes how user behavior diverges from baseline norms; "Rule-Based Interpretation," which generates automated textual explanations; and an "AI Risk Diagnosis Report," which leverages the Claude 3.5 Haiku on Amazon Bedrock to generate professional compliance analysis reports.The system is built on a robust AWS cloud stack. The solution is deployed on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), with raw data and feature matrices stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), and AWS Glue handling ETL and feature engineering. AWS Lambda supports batch risk scoring, while AWS Step Functions orchestrates the end-to-end workflow. For high-risk cases, Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) sends real-time alerts to compliance teams, and Amazon CloudWatch ensures system monitoring and alerting-demonstrating the breadth and scalability of AWS cloud services in supporting advanced AI application development.Team Bibi Lab noted that, despite their background in AI development, they had no prior experience with AWS cloud services. Prior to the competition, AWS organized a series of technical workshops-covering AI applications and enterprise data-enabling the team to quickly build proficiency with relevant tools and services.With guidance from BitoPro mentors and industry experts, the team deepened its understanding of cryptocurrency operations. They also incorporated key design principles-including "auditability for compliance personnel" and "automated risk alerting" -into their solution, ultimately delivering a practical, deployable anti-fraud system that contributes to a more resilient and trustworthy digital financial ecosystem.

SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it received the Corporate Innovation Award at the '2026 IEEE1 Honors Ceremony' held in New York on the 24th (local time).IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Established more than a century ago, the IEEE Awards Program recognizes individuals and teams whose innovations have advanced technology and improved the human condition.The IEEE Corporation Innovation Award, part of the Recognitions category, has been presented since 1986 to companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of industry and society through innovative technology. This marks the first time SK hynix has received this honor.SK hynix attributed the honor to its contribution to the global AI computing ecosystem by ensuring the stable mass production of all High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) generations. Looking ahead, the company aims to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the global AI market by providing memory solutions that are critical to overcoming the performance limitations of AI platforms.The recognition highlights SK hynix's achievements in driving the expansion of AI computing through HBM innovation and application. Central to this success was the company's ability to preemptively offer innovative HBM solutions and respond timely to customer demands in the global AI market.Industry observers also credit this achievement to the strategic direction of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who has long emphasized securing long-term technological competitiveness. Under his leadership, the company has consistently expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with global Big Tech firms in the United States.Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer (CDO), attended the ceremony as the company representative to accept the award."It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of our employees, who have tirelessly challenged the limits of technology," said Ahn. "By collaborating closely with our global customers and partners, we will stay ahead in creating the value the market demands and continue to be a premier company leading AI innovation."

In Taiwan, scams have evolved from isolated tactics into cross-channel, multi-step attack schemes. Most victims are aware of fraud; rather, they are often driven to make poor decisions under conditions of high pressure, limited information, and tight time constraints. Enabling individuals to access reliable risk assessments and timely guidance before taking critical actions has therefore become an urgent priority.At the same time, rapid advances in generative AI have accelerated the proliferation of sophisticated misinformation, deepfakes, and fraud schemes, posing growing threats to social trust and public safety. Strengthening information verification and risk mitigation through AI has thus emerged as a pressing global challenge.In the "Agent for Truth: Disinformation Defense Hackathon," Team (1), formed by members from the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, was awarded the "Excellent Award" in the "Fraud Identification and Prevention" category, sponsored by Gogolook, for its solution "FakeOff."Fraud tactics continue to evolve rapidly, often leveraging current events to lower public vigilance. For instance, during the tax filing season, deceptive SMS messages tend to surge. Traditional anti-fraud models, which rely heavily on historical datasets, often lack the ability to proactively detect newly emerging fraud patterns.Team (1) explained that "FakeOff" addresses this limitation through a continuous learning and data alignment mechanism. By leveraging web scraping technologies to monitor major news platforms, the system captures real-time events and applies AI to identify content that could potentially be exploited by malicious actors. This approach enables model training and deployment prior to the large-scale spread of fraudulent messages, thereby strengthening early-stage fraud prevention.The competition was powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing cloud infrastructure that enabled teams to build and deploy advanced AI solutions at scale. Team (1) utilized AWS infrastructure to build a comprehensive AI-driven anti-fraud system. The solution was deployed on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), with large-scale fraud datasets and training data stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). It also leveraged Amazon Titan Text Embeddings V2 on Amazon Bedrock for efficient text vectorization, highlighting the breadth and scalability of AWS cloud services in supporting advanced AI application development.From a technical architecture perspective, "FakeOff" integrates the visual language model Claude Sonnet 4.6 to analyze screenshots and textual content. The system adopts a multi-agent collaborative framework built on Claude Haiku 4.5, in which a Function Calling Agent dynamically invokes fraud detection tools, blacklists, and number lookup APIs based on visual cues. A Conclusion Agent then consolidates these outputs to generate interpretable assessment reports and actionable prevention recommendations.To address the core challenge of fraudulent message detection, "FakeOff" incorporates a cross-model alignment and voting mechanism. By integrating leading large language models-including GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Llama 3 70B, Mistral, and Qwen3-30B-the system performs cross-validation to identify models that best capture the nuances of the Chinese language. It further enhances performance by localizing and training on global datasets, effectively addressing the limited availability of fraud-related data in Taiwan.The solution also adopts a continuous learning architecture, combining Amazon Titan Text Embeddings V2 for text vectorization with a neural network classifier. This design enables ongoing model refinement through real-world data and human feedback, ensuring sustained accuracy and adaptability in an evolving fraud landscape.To counter emerging fraud tactics, "FakeOff" autonomously scans recent news across multiple platforms to extract high-risk keywords, enabling early detection of new scam patterns without requiring full model retraining. This forward-looking technical approach was a key factor in earning strong recognition from the judging panel.Team (1) noted that, with on-site support from AWS Solution Architects and mentorship from Gogolook, the competition enabled the team to expand its perspective beyond purely technical development to encompass real-world application scenarios. The team also expressed its aspiration to contribute to fraud prevention and strengthen information security.

NewPower Worldwide today announced it was recognized by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at the HPE Operations Partner Summit 2026, receiving the Spares Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award for outstanding performance as a global supply chain partner.The award recognizes partners who deliver exceptional operational execution, responsiveness, and reliability in support of HPE's global supply chain customer base. NewPower Worldwide was selected for its ability to secure critical components, perform under pressure, and meet rigorous sourcing and fulfillment requirements in a rapidly changing market."We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our strong partnership with HPE and validates that our systems and processes are built to scale and adapt in the fast-paced market we serve together," said Carleton Dufoe, CEO of NewPower Worldwide.NewPower Worldwide supports complex global supply chains across OEMs, ODMs, and EMS providers through advanced component sourcing, inventory strategy, and risk？managed fulfillment. The company is known for executing under constraint, enabling continuity when availability is tight and conditions shift quickly. Its global operating model allows partners to respond faster, reduce exposure, and maintain performance across regions.The recognition was presented during the HPE Partner Summit 2026, which brings together top performing partners to recognize excellence in operational performance, collaboration, and customer impact.

The rapid growth of the global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications sector, coupled with intensifying competition in next-generation communications technologies, is driving strong demand across the supply chain and reshaping the global space economy.Under a startup development program led by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), through its Commercialization and Industry Services Center, organized the "2026 Taiwan-UK-France Next-Generation Communications & Space Industry Delegation." From March 3 to 12, 2026, the delegation brought together over 11 Taiwanese space and communications startups, established companies, and industry representatives to London, Oxford, Toulouse, and Paris.During the visit, the delegation attended major industry events, including Space-Comm Expo and Paris Space Week, and engaged with key European stakeholders such as the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Eutelsat OneWeb, Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and CNES. These engagements enabled Taiwanese companies to establish linkages across the European space supply chain, from components to system integration.Building on the foundation established during its 2025 UK visit, ITRI further strengthened international collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Space South Central, a leading space cluster in southern England. The partnership focuses on advancing aerospace supply chain integration, promoting bilateral industry engagement, and supporting startup selection and international expansion. It also aims to establish a long-term Taiwan-UK collaboration platform for the space industry, reinforcing ITRI’s role in accelerating the global reach of Taiwan's SpaceTech startups.Expanding Opportunities at Space-Comm ExpoSpace-Comm Expo, one of Europe's leading commercial space exhibitions, was held from March 4 to 5, 2026, at ExCeL London, attracting over 250 companies and approximately 6,900 industry and academic professionals.The Taiwan Pavilion, "Taiwan Space," was prominently located at the center of the exhibition hall and served as a key engagement hub. On the opening day, a Taiwan-UK Cultural Exchange Tea Reception welcomed international partners, government representatives, and industry experts, fostering dialogue in a relaxed setting and drawing strong visitor interest.One-on-one meetings were arranged between the delegation and leading UK satellite companies, including BAE Systems and Filtronic, focusing on collaboration opportunities in the satellite component supply chain. Additional engagements were conducted with the Space Denmark delegation and companies affiliated with Space South Central, enhancing the visibility of Taiwanese startups in Europe and laying the groundwork for future partnerships.On March 5, ITRI convened the Taiwan-UK Space Industry Roundtable in collaboration with Satellite Applications Catapult (SA Catapult). CEO John Abbott delivered a keynote on UK satellite application market trends. The roundtable brought together representatives from ESA Business Incubation Centre, Airbus Launchpad, and Open Cosmos, facilitating direct engagement on technology applications and supply chain integration while strengthening prospects for international collaboration.Taiwan Pavilion Takes Center StageIn addition to facilitating direct engagement between the delegation and the UK space sector, ITRI hosted the "Taiwan Country Showcase" on the main stage of Space-Comm Expo on March 4, highlighting Taiwan's comprehensive space industry capabilities.The session was moderated by Jessi Fu, Manager of the Strategic Alliances & Marketing Department at ITRI's Startup Ecosystem & Incubation Division. Featured speakers included Julien Hennequin, Senior Business Development Manager at Tensor Tech; Henry Chen, Senior Manager at BaseTech; and Lloyd Jacob Lopez, Co-Founder of HEX20. Together, they presented a systematic overview of Taiwan's space industry, spanning from key components to system-level integration. The session attracted nearly 100 European industry participants and sparked lively on-site discussions, significantly enhancing the global visibility of Taiwan's space sector.On March 5, ITRI further organized the "Global Industry Showcase," a dedicated technology forum for Taiwanese startups. This session enabled delegation members to directly present their latest technological advancements to European industry stakeholders, covering forward-looking domains such as B5G/6G communications, satellite manufacturing, and space applications. The forum effectively demonstrated Taiwan's unique competitiveness and innovation capabilities within the global space industry.Harwell Campus, located on the outskirts of Oxford, is a key hub in the global space sector. Following the conclusion of Space-Comm Expo, ITRI arranged a visit on March 6 to the UK Satellite Applications Catapult, followed by a tour of RAL Space, the UK's national satellite testing facility. These visits provided delegation members with deeper insights into the UK's capabilities in satellite applications and testing and validation.An additional exchange session was held at the Magdrive Lab, where delegation members engaged with representatives from more than 10 UK space companies. The session further strengthened existing networks and facilitated follow-up discussions on potential collaborations and business opportunities.In addition, the delegation visited Eutelsat OneWeb in London's West End, where they held in-depth discussions with Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President for APAC. The exchanges focused on exploring cross-border collaboration opportunities in low Earth orbit satellite communications, wireless communications, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.Toulouse Engagements Highlight France's Aerospace EcosystemFollowing the conclusion of Space-Comm Expo, ITRI organized the delegation’s visit to France from March 9 to 11. The group first traveled to Toulouse - widely recognized as France's "Silicon Valley" for aerospace and one of Europe's leading aerospace hubs - to engage with key players in the regional space industry ecosystem. During Paris Space Week 2026, the delegation also conducted business meetings with international buyers and investors from more than 150 companies across over 40 countries, expanding collaboration opportunities beyond those initiated at Space-Comm Expo.Upon arrival in France on March 9, ITRI arranged visits to satellite mission service provider Loft Orbital and nanosatellite manufacturer U-Space. In addition, a joint matchmaking and exchange session was organized with GIFAS (the French Aerospace Industries Association) and Aerospace Valley, facilitating technical exchanges and one-on-one business meetings between Taiwanese and French companies. These engagements enabled delegation members to explore multiple potential collaboration opportunities and establish follow-on business collaborations.On the following day, the delegation visited Thales Alenia Space, one of the world's leading satellite system manufacturers; Univity, a French startup; Eutelsat, a major low Earth orbit satellite communications operator based in Toulouse; and Airbus Defence and Space, Europe's largest space and defense systems provider. These visits provided valuable insights into the technological developments and supply chain requirements of major European system integrators. Direct engagement with key decision-makers also enabled in-depth discussions on product applications and partnership models, further strengthening the feasibility of Taiwanese companies entering international markets.During Paris Space Week 2026, ITRI continued to facilitate business matchmaking and engagement with global space industry stakeholders, supporting delegation members in expanding potential collaboration pipelines. Notably, prior to the main delegation itinerary, Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), together with ITRI, visited Station F - Europe's largest startup incubator - to proactively establish an international network for space startups and deepen connections between Taiwan and Europe's innovation ecosystems.Overall, the initiative effectively enabled Taiwanese companies to access the European supply chain, delivering tangible outcomes in business matchmaking, technology exchange, and brand visibility. The visit not only generated concrete orders and follow-up collaboration opportunities, but also provided deeper insights into the European space industry landscape, laying a solid foundation for long-term international partnerships.Strengthening Taiwan's Global Space PositionThe delegation included nine startups and SMEs from the TAcc+ program, along with two major industry associations, covering key areas such as satellite manufacturing, communication subsystems, ground equipment, payload applications, and system integration.The initiative resulted in multiple high-level business matchmaking engagements and the signing of the MOU with Space South Central, marking a significant milestone in advancing the internationalization of Taiwan's space industry.Looking ahead, ITRI will continue to build on its strengths in international engagement and delegation planning, aligned with the TAcc+ program, to follow up on collaboration opportunities generated during the visit. It will also actively attract high-potential European space startups to establish a presence in Taiwan, further enhancing the global competitiveness and long-term development of Taiwan’s space sector.TAcc+ hosted the Taiwan Country Showcase at Space-Comm Expo, highlighting Taiwan's space industry. Credit: ITRI