UBIK's CEO Pascal Viaud is acknowledged for his contribution to the major publication on Europe–Taiwan semiconductor cooperation, released as the European Commission prepares to unveil its “Chips Act 2”. 👉 Read the full CHIPDIPLO report: https://bit.ly/48YC9tO Pascal's expertise reflects UBIK's core mission: bridging European and Taiwanese technology ecosystems across semiconductors, AI, photonics, advanced manufacturing, R&D collaboration, and industrial partnerships. T

In April 2026, UBIK once again served as a key partner and mentor organisation in the G-Camp VivaTech Pre-Training Programme: a three-day intensive training initiative designed to prepare 30+ selected Taiwanese startup teams for their participation at VivaTech Paris, Europe's largest technology and innovation exhibition. Pascal Viaud's Masterclass: Cross-Cultural Decision-Making & Business Communication On 29 April at TTA Taipei, UBIK CEO Pascal Viaud led a masterclass on how

At UBIK, we have accumulated years of experience and successes, by being involved in multilateral and bilateral mechanisms to support R&D / innovation projects between Europe, Taiwan and the rest of Asia. We provide professional consulting services to our European / Asian Clients to support the preparation of their collaborative projects, covering the full process, from scouting and identifying international partners, building synergistic consortia, designing and developing n

The French Touch Pavilion , organised by UBIK for the 3rd consecutive year, brought together 6 pioneering French deep-tech companies at Touch Taiwan 2026, Asia's leading exhibition dedicated to display technologies, optoelectronics, and smart innovations. From microLED and advanced display technologies, silicon photonics to CPO (Co-Packaged Optics) , and next-generation human-machine interfaces, the three days were packed with great technologies, sharp discussions, and new c

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