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 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