For the third consecutive year, UBIK is proud to bring the French Touch Pavilion to Touch Taiwan, one of Asia's most influential displays and optoelectronics exhibitions. This year's edition promises to be our most ambitious yet, with a larger pavilion and an exciting lineup of innovative French companies ready to showcase their cutting-edge technologies to the Taiwanese and international market. Mark Your Calendar: 📅 April 8–10, 2026 📍 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center , B

Tech&Fest · High Level Forum · Start-up Bootcamp In February 2026, UBIK had the privilege of accompanying two Taiwanese startups on a full week of immersion in Grenoble, freshly named European Capital of Innovation 2026 . What followed was one of the most dynamic and enriching international programmes we have been part of to date. Opening the Week: The High Level Forum Summit The week began with the HLF Summit , an annual gathering that brings together innovation leaders, inv

Chinese New Year is always a special time in Taiwan: a season of gratitude, reunion, and new beginnings. In 2026, as we welcomed the Year of the Horse, UBIK was delighted to host our annual Joint Spring Dinner Party together with many of our valued clients and international partners. Over the past year, we have had the privilege of supporting international companies as they expand into Taiwan. We help them navigate soft landing, company setup, payroll management, HR administ

As Taoyuan and Grenoble continue to strengthen their sister-city relationship, UBIK took part in Taoyuan Future Peak 2025  on behalf of Invest in Grenoble Alpes , contributing to the growing exchange between both innovation ecosystems. The event created a great setting to reconnect with partners met in recent months at Meet Taipei, SEMICON, Energy Taiwan, and through various workshops. It also highlighted an emerging generation of startups developing concrete, high-potential

Yesterday, the European Commission announced Grenoble Alpes Métropole as the winners of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).  “Grenoble Alpes Métropole has been awarded the title of European Capital of Innovation, receiving a €1 million prize. The city secured the top spot through its forward-thinking approach to sustainable urban development, emphasising renewable energy solutions, smart infrastructure, and community-driven innovation to tackle environm

UBIK is proud to have successfully completed another matchmaking mission at MEDICA 2025, supporting a delegation of Taiwanese medtech companies in building meaningful business connections across Europe. This year marks our third time providing dedicated matchmaking services for MEDICA, reflecting our continued commitment to helping companies grow internationally through strategic partnership development. UBIK's Online Matchmaking: Setting the Stage Before the Exhibition Ahead

Last week, UBIK had the pleasure of representing Invest in Grenoble Alpes at Meet Taipei 2025 , Taiwan's largest and most influential startup festival. From AI-driven innovations to cross-border collaboration, the energy on the show floor was incredible, and we were proud to introduce Tech & Fest 2026 to startups that perfectly match the program's one-week immersion in Europe's leading innovation hub. ✨ UBIKS's reflections on Meet Taipei 2025 Walking through Meet Taipei this

Event Background This edition of the Talent Meet gathering brought together several distinguished experts from the Grenoble Alpes Métropole region of France. Among the participants were Nicolas Béroud, Director of Investment; Alexandrine Romestant, Director of External Cooperation and Development at the Investment Office; Pascal Viaud, Ambassador to Asia and CEO of UBIK Consulting Ltd.; and Tsai Mei-Ling, General Manager of the Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan. The event

From October 28 to November 1, 2025, UBIK Consulting had the honor of welcoming the delegation from Invest in Grenoble Alpes, led by Mr. Nicolas Béroud and Ms. Alexandrine Romestant, for a full week of activities in Taiwan. The mission aimed to strengthen ties between France's "Silicon Valley", the Grenoble Alpes region, and Taiwan's vibrant innovation ecosystem, fostering exchanges in energy, semiconductors, sustainability, and technology transfer. Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero

UBIK was proud to represent Invest in Grenoble Alpes in the “Choose France” Pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan 2025, one of the world's largest semiconductor exhibitions. With Grenoble Alpes recognized as a global leader in semiconductors, micro/nanoelectronics, and innovation, this was a unique platform to highlight the region's strengths and connect with Taiwanese and international industry leaders. We were thrilled by the strong attendance throughout the exhibition which was a fan

The three-day Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo , held at the Taipei World Trade Center, concluded successfully on September 13, 2025 . With careful planning and a creative booth design, Grenoble Alpes – France's Silicon Valley, drew significant attention from visitors, breaking away from stereotypes about France. Participants discovered how Grenoble has become a European model city for sustainability. We would like to express our special thanks to our sister city, Taoyuan Cit

🌍 UBIK is hosting for the second time a hybrid matchmaking meeting (onsite + online) to connect Taiwanese medical innovators with European partners at MEDICA 2025! Seven cutting-edge Taiwanese companies from the medical and healthcare sector will be exhibiting. Ahead of the fair, UBIK is organising online B2B meetings (20–23 October 2025)  to help you connect in advance. Each meeting lasts 45 minutes, a unique chance to explore cooperation in medical devices, biotechnology,

Bpifrance and Taiwan's DOIT/IDA have launched a joint call for collaborative R&D projects. This initiative focuses on developing innovative products and technologies that possess strong commercial potential. Support for French Participants French participants are eligible for dedicated project preparation support through the Diagnostic Partenariat Technologique International. This is a Bpifrance scheme offering up to €25,000 (excluding VAT) in co-funding, covering 50% of expe

Taiwan's innovative tech power is once again stepping into the global spotlight! From June 11 to 14, the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA), under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), will lead a delegation of Taiwanese startups to participate for the seventh time in VivaTech 2025 , one of the world's premier tech events, held in Paris, France. This year's theme, "The New Frontiers of Innovation", will focus on deeper exploration into AI applications and the sustainable e

What better way to launch Computex, Taiwan's premier tech and AI exhibition, than with a celebration of innovation and collaboration at French Tech Night? As a proud member of La French Tech, UBIK has been a regular participant in French Tech events over the years. This year’s edition, held on May 20, brought together a vibrant mix of startups, innovators, and decision-makers from across the French and Taiwanese tech ecosystems. The event featured welcoming remarks from the D

Pascal Viaud, CEO of UBIK, has recently been featured in a range of international media outlets for his expert commentary on key developments in the global technology sector. His analysis was highlighted by prominent platforms such as Radio France Internationale (RFI), KPVI News 6 (US), CITY NEWS Phoenix (US), Delta News (US), Elk Valley Times (US), Berliner Tageszeitung (Germany), TRT Global (Romania), The National Times (Australia), and Forbes India. In response to AFP’s re

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited us at the French Touch Pavilion, where UBIK proudly showcased its mission to strengthen EU–Taiwan innovation partnerships. Touch Taiwan 2025 was the perfect space for face-to-face conversations, answering real-time questions, and understanding business needs over a round table. Throughout the exhibition, we engaged in meaningful industry matchmaking, dynamic cross-border networking, and added a touch of fun with our interactive qu