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

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 Consulting, together with Invest in Grenoble Alpes (French Silicon Valley - Grenoble Alps Region) , is organizing the 2026 TECH & FEST Delegation Visit/Exhibition Tour . Delegation Dates:  February 1–8, 2026 We welcome investors interested in the European market or enterprises planning to expand into France and Europe to register for participation. For event details, please click on the button below.

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

UBIK is honored to have co-organized the Taiwan-EU Generative AI Seminar on 25 March 2025 as part of the EU-Taiwan Trade & Business Events (ETTBE) program, alongside the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) and the European Economic and Trade Office (EETO). This seminar marked our third ETTBE event, bringing together over 180 participants for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of Generative AI, copyright, and regulation. The opening remarks set the stage for a t

Join Us at Tech and Fest Festival of Grenoble 2025 – The Future of Technology and Innovation! 📅 Date : February 5-6, 2025 📍 Location : Grenoble, France (direct trains from Paris and well connected) 💶 Pass Regular fee: 300 euros  20,000 visitors 👥 240 speakers 🎤 250 exhibitors 🏢 Bilingual speeches (French - English) The Tech and Fest Festival is the must-attend event for professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest in AI, robotics, cybersecu

The 2024 EU Investment Forum, held on November 18 at the Taipei International Convention Center, brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to deepen EU-Taiwan cooperation and promote more resilient global supply chains. This year's forum focused on key sectors such as ICT, semiconductors, telecommunications, AI, and green mobility, fields where innovation drives strategic collaboration. President Lai Ching-te opened the forum by calling for a stronger d