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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.

Events & Expos

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.

Adrià Mas

Events & Expos

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.

Adrià Mas

Events & Expos

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.

Adrià Mas

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS

South Korea

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.

Adrià Mas

Funding for Startups

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.

Adrià Mas

Funding for Startups

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.

Adrià Mas

TECHNOLOGY

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Meet Greater South 2026 Brings Global Startups and Investors to Kaohsiung

Events & Expos

Meet Greater South 2026 Brings Global Startups and Investors to Kaohsiung

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

Taiwan’s FINDIT Selects 37 Startups for Investor Speed Dating

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS

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

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

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

TECHNOLOGY

Japan's startup scene, every week.

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