Startup Island TAIWAN brings 33 deep-tech startups to Singapore
A delegation backed by Taiwan's National Development Council attended SWITCH 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.
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Startup Island TAIWAN brought a delegation of 33 deep-tech startups to the SWITCH 2026 conference in Singapore, according to a report by e27 [1]. The event took place from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2026, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre [1].
Startup Island TAIWAN operates as Taiwan's national startup brand and receives backing from the National Development Council. The initiative focuses on sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, energy, and biotechnology.
Tung Chen-yuan, representative at the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore, stated that participating ventures aim to utilize regional market opportunities, noting that the "startups build on Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors and AI" [1]. The delegation's active participation at SWITCH 2026 is part of a broader, ongoing initiative by Startup Island TAIWAN to connect the nation's technical companies with key overseas markets and strategic regional partners.
Questions and answers
What is Startup Island TAIWAN?
Startup Island TAIWAN is Taiwan's national startup brand supported by the National Development Council, focusing on sectors such as AI, biotech, and energy.
How many startups joined the SWITCH 2026 delegation?
A total of 33 deep-tech startups participated in the delegation to the Singapore conference.
