Startup Island TAIWAN

Chelpis, founded in 2017 in Taiwan, specializes in quantum-proof technology to address major cybersecurity risks in the post-quantum era. The company develops zero-trust information security solutions, focusing on safeguarding electronic communications and activities during the rise of quantum computing. Chelpis offers a NIST-submitted quantum-proof next-generation algorithm designed to protect digital environments. One of its key innovations is the AORTA Decentralized Transfer Authentication and Encryption Solution, which utilizes a software-defined perimeter to create an end-to-end secure tunnel. This solution enhances transmission performance compared to traditional VPNs, prevents lateral movement of viruses within networks, and overcomes limitations in network traffic, ensuring a more secure digital landscape for clients.

RIA creates and develops products that purifies and disinfects the air. It uses bi-polar ionization technology to clean microbes. RIA is based in Taipei City, Taiwan.

COMMEET is a company based in Taipei City that specializes in assisting businesses with their travel planning and expenditure management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline business travel applications, ordering processes, and expense reporting, all through a convenient one-stop platform. This integrated approach aims to enhance efficiency and convenience for enterprises managing their travel-related expenses.

Agile Academy Asia offers a variety of training courses to assist the firm in adopting an Agile mentality. Agile Academy Asia was founded in 2019 and is located in Taipei City, Taiwan.

FooSpace, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in retail technology. It develops and deploys Unmanned Commerce (U-comm) Technology, automating retail transactions from purchase to payment without human intervention. The company operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, empowering retailers with this innovative technology. Additionally, FooSpace automatically collects and analyzes first-party data and user footprints to enhance retail insights. Its mission is to transform the retail market through cutting-edge technology.

LUFTQI is a company focused on creating innovative gadgets to alleviate the discomfort experienced by allergy sufferers. Based in Taiwan, LUFTQI aims to revolutionize the air purifier market by combining precision and minimalistic design principles inspired by German engineering. Co-founded by Titus, who has extensive experience in the LED industry and a personal understanding of allergy-related challenges, the company is committed to developing effective solutions for those affected by allergies. By leveraging advanced technology and a thoughtful design approach, LUFTQI seeks to improve the quality of life for its customers through enhanced air purification products.

WASAI Technology, established in 2015 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in big data acceleration platforms. It offers patented solutions to optimize data processing efficiency in large data centers, focusing on FPGA-based acceleration chips for applications like Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and DNA sequencing. The company aims to provide high-quality, high-performance products tailored to meet customers' unique needs.

ShowHue is an AI startup based in Taiwan, specializing in computer vision. It offers a Visual AI platform that automates image creation for e-commerce sellers, reducing manual design work, maintaining consistent product visuals, and enhancing search optimization.

Avalanche Computing is a deep tech provider, which provides hyper-scale computing technology for the intelligence industries. Since 2018, their founder work for NVIDIA USA and did performance analysis for AI applications in data center applications or large-scale applications (FB, Google, AWS, MS, and et., al.). Now, they focus on providing the performance-optimized AI workflow for the smart medical industry (Medical AI) and smart manufacturing at the beginning. After 2021 CES, they announced the FAST-AI, a clicks-through deep learning accelerator tool that support more than 3 verticals. The mission of Avalanche Computing is to help AI experts and domain experts saving time on the following tasks: 1. No AI environment configuration 2. AI model training without changing the original network design 3. AI model inference as fast as possible, no deployment pipeline configuration 4. Help the traditional company to use AI in clicks which saving 50% hardware cost and more than 7 times faster than before 5. Providing the best performance-optimized AI workflow (end-to-end solution) to the privacy-sensitive clients (who cannot use the public cloud) Such that the AI experts can focus on their innovation. Now, Avalanche Computing products are as follows: 1. Smart Labeling (AI-assistant for data annotation) 2. Hyper-Scale Computing Framework 3. FAST-AI: Hyper-Scale Training (Automatic Parallel the AI model training task) 4. FAST-AI: Hyper-Scale Inference (Auto Scale the AI inference for more than 10000+ edge devices) 5. Full DGX End-to-End Deep Learning Solution 6. More edge hardware will be supported in 2021 The successful stories including to help the medical application client to speed up the AI training time for more than 3.5x faster compared to the state-of-the-art architecture. They have provided AI model training services for more than 15 enterprise-level manufacturing clients in Taiwan (They are in the vertical accelerator of NTUTEC and AUO in 2020). In the next, they will launch the hyper-scale computing technique as AI-DevOps as a Service for global target users, the people who are doing deep learning programming. They can help them in the following tasks: 1. No installation for the AI development environment. 2. Automation speed-up the AI training speed without any coding. 3. Fast AI model deployment with their Hyper-scale computing inferencing.

Spaceship operates a mobile logistics application based in Hong Kong that allows users to easily compare and book both domestic and international courier shipments online. The platform streamlines the shipping process, enabling users to complete bookings in just four steps. By comparing freight rates from major international express services, Spaceship helps individuals and small businesses find the most suitable courier service at competitive prices. The application also offers features such as automatic generation of shipping labels and commercial invoices, as well as comprehensive shipment tracking, thereby optimizing the logistics experience for its users.

MeetAgile is a leading provider of digital sports management platforms. It offers comprehensive tools for basketball and volleyball, integrating live streaming, websites, apps, and statistics to enhance fan engagement and streamline operations for businesses, game organizers, and sports marketing agencies.

MIFLY Company,We’re Computer Vision Experts in XR Field Currently focusing on: MAKAR XR creation platform, model reconstruction, point cloud analysis, self-developed recognition system for space and objects. 2022 Taiwan Excellence Award 2022 HolonIQ Asia EdTech top 150 2021 HolonIQ Asia EdTech top 150 2021 Taiwan SMEs Innovation Award 2021 HolonIQ Taiwan EdTech top 50 2021 Taipei Prominent Enterprise Award 2020 Asia Smart Apps Awards: Bronze 2019 Taiwan startup terrace Award 2019 COMPUTEX d&i awards 2019 Asia VR&AR Gold Award 2017 TAIWAN Top 100 Innovators Product MIFLY was Founded in 2014, with XR technology as the core, MIFLY has several invention patents and new patented technology projects. In 2018, it launched the no-code creator Platform "MAKAR ", providing you with the best XR creative applications and services, making virtual and real imagination come true. MAKAR XR platform has both AR/VR/MR editing and browsing functions, which are simple and easy to use. Users can freely create any XR content and start programming without coding background! After finishing the XR creation, people can launch their immersive experience on the Web or app with various smart devices such as AR glasses, VR headsets, mobile phones, robots, etc. Let MAKAR accelerate the popularity of digital creator materials and open up the imagination of the XR world! The purpose of MAKAR is to allow everyone to freely learn and have fun with XR technology. Through XR platform "MAKAR", we have accompanied over 500 schools, enterprises, and governments to create their exclusive XR content and experience. With the Era of 5G, MAKAR will keep linking the World's imagination about XR!

Formosa Financial is a Taiwanese company specializing in digital asset management. Founded in 2018 and based in Taipei, it offers a comprehensive platform that integrates custodial, brokerage, and risk management services tailored for blockchain innovators. The platform aims to streamline mission-critical financial tasks by reducing costs and time delays. Formosa Financial focuses on providing these services through a single interface, making it easier for individuals and businesses to manage their digital assets efficiently.

Valoso is a global media coverage company that offers its clients a unique approach to promoting and covering events. This unique approach consists of PR, pre-event marketing and video services such as videography, photography, video editing and live streaming. What also makes us unique is the fact that we have a global network of local video professionals that work with us on different international projects, thus giving us the benefit of providing the local clients with much cheaper service, with higher quality and speed. Currently Valoso has 6 offices worldwide - USA, UK, Germany, Taiwan, New Zealand, and Australia.

Dapp Pocket is a cryptocurrency wallet application based in Taipei, Taiwan, designed to facilitate decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions. The platform supports a variety of functionalities, including access to blockchain games, decentralized applications (DApps), and cryptocurrency marketplaces. Dapp Pocket enables users to convert and store virtual assets efficiently, offering a yield aggregator feature that enhances the management of cryptocurrencies. The application distinguishes itself by allowing clients to conduct transactions without incurring fees from third parties, making it a user-friendly option for cryptocurrency holders.

TradingValley is an online investment advisory firm based in Taipei City, Taiwan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing algorithms and artificial intelligence for financial planning, offering a range of services that include wealth management solutions, investment decision support, and market predictions. TradingValley employs a multidisciplinary team comprised of traders, data scientists, financial analysts, engineers, designers, and marketers, all dedicated to helping clients identify suitable investment opportunities and build personalized portfolios. Through its innovative robot and algorithm advisory services, TradingValley aims to enhance the investment experience for its customers.

LongGood Meditech is the first company that develops an interactive telerehabilitation system in Taiwan. The system provides holistic rehabilitation services, including training programs and fitness assessments, to make up for the lack of medical manpower.

Ackuretta is a global manufacturer of high-precision 3D printing solutions for dental professionals. The company provides plug-and-play 3D printers, resins, curing ovens, and washing units, along with integrated software to enable same-day chairside dentistry and digital dental production. Ackuretta emphasizes validated workflows, comprehensive training, and customer support to ensure reliable operation across its network. Founded in 2013, it serves a worldwide customer base and maintains a manufacturing presence in Taiwan, leveraging local capabilities to deliver high-quality products and maintain a dependable supply chain. The company has expanded its reach to more than 80 countries, partnering with dental professionals and key industry players to support scalable, on-demand digital dentistry.

Flux Inc. is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures 3D printers for its clients. In addition to the basic FFF 3D printing, Flux Inc. is equipped with a built-in 3D scanner and supports an increasing array of interchangeable modules. It is headquartered in Taipei, T’ai-pei.

BotBonnie specializes in developing chatbot service platforms for businesses. Their platform enables creation of chatbots across multiple messaging apps, offering marketing tools to boost followers and sales, along with customer data analysis.

Hahow is a Taipei-based online education platform that facilitates interdisciplinary learning by offering a diverse range of courses encompassing subjects such as music, languages, art, design, programming, and various professional skills. Founded in 2015, the platform serves as an educational marketplace where experts can share their knowledge through crowdfunded video courses. This model not only empowers instructors to monetize their expertise but also broadens access to skill development and personal enrichment for learners. Hahow aims to lower the barriers to cross-domain education, fostering a community centered around the joy of learning and the transfer of knowledge. By effectively leveraging technology and creativity, Hahow aspires to be a catalyst in the educational landscape.

FunNow is a leading lifestyle booking platform in Greater Southeast Asia, revolutionizing access to leisure and entertainment services. The platform offers on-demand bookings for dining, wellness, beauty, and accommodations, catering to the needs of modern consumers with convenience and efficiency. Operating in seven countries—Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan—FunNow encompasses four brands: FunNow, Eatigo, Niceday, and SaaS. With over 10,000 merchants and a rapidly growing user base of 8 million, FunNow creates a diverse ecosystem of curated lifestyle experiences. The company provides more than 20,000 instant booking options across various leisure and entertainment sectors, including travel, dining, and wellness services. By leveraging AI-powered yield management and digital transformation, FunNow enhances operational efficiency for service retailers while improving the overall customer experience. As it continues to expand, FunNow is dedicated to reshaping how people enjoy their leisure time.

DT42 specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for edge computing. The company offers solutions such as computer vision, model optimization, and embedded integration to enable devices to recognize objects and anomalies without relying on the cloud.

Tico is a software company focuses on creating solutions to improve conversation and collaboration for the world. Tico Wondercall - The embedded video call platform helps enterprises serve built-in video connections in business in seconds. Tico Powercall - The video conferencing solution makes everyone get high-quality and privacy-secured video calls in seconds with the extremely simple process and elegant design. Tico - The first "On-Time Messaging" application of the world which helps everyone manage its inbox more effectively and appropriately on different occasions. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

Choxue is mission-driven company that aims to Make Sports A Part of Education in Asia. Our vision is to create the the future infrastructure of sports in Asia and increase organized sports participation from 1% to 50% in Asia. To make this happen, we have started a high school league (Choxue League) that consists of 72 schools across 16 regions in Taiwan. We start in Taiwan but aim to expand across entire Asia. CXL is not only the first in Taiwan but also first in Asia - one that integrates with our schools' system.

xMight is a provider and manufacturer of electricity vehicle charging management systems (EVCMS) based in Taiwan. The company specializes in the research and development of power management and electric vehicle charging integration, aiming to deliver industry-leading products and solutions to the charging industry. It has successfully deployed its EVCMS in various settings, including hotels, parking facilities, and residential homes, enhancing electricity power safety while effectively managing contract capacity and power demand. One of its notable clients is Tesla Taiwan, highlighting xMight's credibility and influence in the evolving market of electric vehicle charging management.

UNICORN is a Taiwan-based skincare brand for men. It meets urban men's pursuit of a perfect lifestyle, aiming to improve Asian men's skin by launching men's face cleanser, men's lotion, and a range of men's skin care products.

FOX-TECH Co., established in 2016, specializes in developing IoT solutions for farming, logistics, cold chain, and manufacturing sectors. Its flagship product, TEMPHAWK, combines temperature and humidity monitoring with data analytics to optimize quality and safety in the food industry. The company is headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

CellWine, a new app developed by Good Courage Limited, debuts in Hong Kong at the 2017 RISE conference, offering technology investors and enthusiasts a first look at the new way to connect wine sellers with wine consumers and provide a wine collection management tool for wine lovers. The app also empowers wine lovers to organize winemaker tasting notes, receive promotions and winery updates, discover new wines, and reorder favorite bottles direct from the winery and the merchant. CellWine is the newest app product from Good Courage Limited, the Taiwan-based developer of leading edge applications that enhance people’s lives through technology. The app addresses critical needs of both wine-sellers and wine buyers, including: Wine consumers can access winemaker tasting notes, wine stories, drinking window reminders, promotional updates, price valuations, and future price estimates, from any location, through the app. Wine-lovers can more easily manage their personal wine inventory because CellWine synchronizes the merchants’ shipping lists directly into consumers’ personal inventories. Wine sellers can track their best customers and receive alerts when one of their wines is consumed, thereby creating a sales opportunity as consumers replenish their cellars.

Tsaitung Agriculture Co., Ltd. is a fresh produce platform based in Taipei, Taiwan, that facilitates direct purchasing of fruits and vegetables from farmers to restaurants and households. The company employs a supply chain management system that connects food producers with buyers, allowing for a diverse selection of fresh ingredients and efficient delivery at competitive prices. Through its innovative platform, Tsaitung Agriculture utilizes a price prediction algorithm to help producers understand market demand and adjust their offerings accordingly. This business model not only streamlines the procurement process for restaurants and catering services but also enhances the connection between producers and consumers, ensuring fresh food ingredients are readily available.

CHOCOLABS was established in September 2011 in Taiwan. Its current portfolio adds up to total of 62 APPs, more than 12M downloads and 1.8M monthly active users. CHOCOLABS aims to create the perfect living circle by offering users the APPs to ease their daily lives. In present mobile era, CHOCOLABS continues to be dedicated to making users lives more convenient through “App Your Life” experience.

Bubbleye is a rapidly growing AI startup specializing in mobile marketing solutions. With its research and development headquarters in Taipei and business development teams worldwide, the company focuses on addressing inefficiencies in mobile user acquisition through advanced automation and inferential algorithms. Founded by a diverse team of AI experts and mobile gaming enthusiasts from Italy, Taiwan, the USA, and the UK, Bubbleye is committed to innovation and disruption in the mobile marketing sector. The firm serves a global clientele of leading game publishers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Supported by backers including prominent angel investors and venture funds, Bubbleye is positioned at the forefront of the global mobile user acquisition landscape, leveraging its unique technology and skilled team to significantly enhance marketing performance for its clients.

AsiaYo, founded in June 2013 and based in Taipei, is an online room booking platform that allows users to discover over 60,000 uniquely designed accommodations across 60 cities in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The platform connects local hosts with international travelers, enabling hosts to monetize their unused spaces. AsiaYo differentiates itself by offering promotional discounts and special coupons while imposing no service fees, allowing travelers to access accommodations that often surpass traditional hospitality standards at competitive prices. This approach not only enhances the travel experience but also supports local economies by promoting unique lodging options.

Tixguru Inc. is a financial services company based in Taipei, Taiwan, specializing in the development of an artificial intelligence-driven robotic advisory platform for online financial trading. The company’s platform simplifies complex trading decisions by providing market trend analysis, automated execution of trading strategies, and portfolio management services. Tixguru's AI-powered software delivers valuable insights through market modeling and forecasting, catering to startups and small to medium-sized firms. Additionally, it offers stock recommendations and portfolio management services for non-high-net-worth individuals through various brokerage firms, aiming to enhance the trading experience for its clients.

Bitmark Inc. is a technology company that focuses on creating a digital property system aimed at securing ownership claims for personal data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark leverages specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between individuals. This innovative approach facilitates the establishment of digital property rights and ensures the secure provenance of data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by notable organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX, thereby restoring trust in data and enhancing users' safety and independence online.

Augumenta, Ltd. is a company based in Oulu, Finland, specializing in interaction solutions for wearable devices. Founded in 2012, it develops software that combines hand gestures with augmented reality to facilitate innovative control of applications and devices. Augumenta's flagship product, Infinite Touch, is a toolkit designed for developers, enabling gesture interaction through 3D Time-of-Flight cameras in devices such as Microsoft HoloLens and Android smart glasses. The company's offerings are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety for organizations by allowing users to monitor and control machine operations and IoT devices seamlessly. Augumenta licenses its technology to original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and developers both in Finland and internationally, with additional support hubs located in Kyoto, Japan, and Taipei, Taiwan.

BayPay is a blockchain payment service provider based in Taipei, Taiwan. It facilitates the acceptance of various payment methods, including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, cash, and credit cards for decentralized applications (dApps) services. The company's platform enables merchants to accept digital assets as cash through point-of-sale systems, e-commerce websites via API integration, or social media links without requiring blockchain expertise. Additionally, BayPay assists Initial Coin Offering (ICO) issuers in improving token liquidity and helps enterprises create stablecoins for client transactions, leveraging distributed ledger services to reduce accounting costs. All assets on the platform are secured using hardware key vaults.

OSENSE Technology specializes in artificial intelligence, artificial perception, and computer vision, with a focus on innovative solutions for various industries. The company has developed a proprietary system called Vision-Based Indoor Positioning (VBIP), which enables precise indoor navigation and interaction through features captured by users' portable devices. This cost-effective and lightweight system requires no additional sensors, allowing for easy implementation across different platforms via SDK and API. The VBIP technology has been successfully utilized in real-world applications, including several BTS SkyTrain stations in Bangkok and various locations in Taiwan. OSENSE aims to enhance user experiences by integrating advanced lifestyle services, interactive advertising, and online-to-offline (O2O) e-commerce opportunities through augmented and mixed reality effects.

Founded in 2018, Firstory is a Taiwanese company specializing in podcast hosting platforms. It offers services such as podcast production consulting, AI-driven content extraction, dynamic ad insertion, and seamless integration with major directories to help creators grow their reach and build sustainable revenue streams.

Founded by a group of innovators who are also parents, Yunyun technology’s mission is to bring joy and peace of mind to parents everywhere through smart technology and proactive warning systems. In addition to the team’s over 15 years of experience in AI, software, and hardware technology, Yunyun also partnered with renown Taiwan pediatrician, Dr. Sheng-Hsiung Yeh, to develop the world’s first smart AI baby monitor - Cubo! We created Cubo with the belief that we should do all that we can to help protect babies all over the world - we are looking for a partner to help us fulfill this mission! With a user-centric culture and lean startup working model, Yunyun technology has achieved success in Taiwan with over 3000 happy Cubo parents since our launch in May 2018. As one of Appworks top 8 best performing startups in 2018, our team is working hard now to recreate this success and bring this Taiwanese brand to the US. Not only will you be working among innovators, entrepreneurs, and passionate marketers at Yunyun but you’ll also be joining in on the ground floor of this exciting start-up adventure! If this sounds interesting to you, please submit your resume through CakeResume or email us at jobs@getcubo.com.

Aidmics Biotechnology is a company focused on advancing the biotechnology sector through innovative products. Based in Taiwan, it aims to showcase the country's capabilities by developing high-resolution portable microscopes that enhance productivity in the farming industry and improve educational experiences in middle school classrooms. These microscopes allow farmers to analyze livestock sperm conditions with specialized lenses and mobile devices, facilitating better agricultural practices. Additionally, Aidmics emphasizes the importance of humanity and social value in its mission, believing that their innovative technologies can contribute to a better quality of life. By leveraging their expertise in biomedical and bioanalytical applications, Aidmics is committed to enabling users to explore the microscopic world, fostering both scientific discovery and practical solutions.

Viscovery is a leading Vision Artificial Intelligence company specializing in Deep Learning and Computer Vision technology. Founded in 2013, the company offers revolutionary visual discovery services, providing image and video recognition solutions for various industries including Smart Retail, Smart E-Commerce, Smart Media, Augmented Reality, and Smart Factory. Viscovery has collaborated with major tech companies such as Intel, NVIDIA, and AWS, and received significant investment from entities like Alibaba, Quanta, CDIB, and H&Q. With a research and development team based in Taipei, comprising experts in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, Viscovery delivers customized recognition solutions tailored to enterprise needs.

Autopass is a leading provider of auto payment services for drivers in Asia, founded in Taiwan in February 2018. The company offers a convenient driving experience by providing cashless payment options at parking lots, gas stations, and charging spots through its cloud-based fintech platform. This platform integrates license plate recognition technology to enable quick and efficient transactions without requiring drivers to leave their vehicles. Autopass also empowers managers of these facilities with analytical data on driver behaviors, helping them improve services and reduce inconsistent payment experiences. The company has a strong presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other Asian cities, having previously served over 1.5 million drivers through its parking lot information app '停車大聲公'. Autopass is actively expanding its global reach throughout the Pacific Asia region.

OWNRIDES is the most recommended online platform for tourists to book private drivers for tours, transfers and car charters in Taiwan since 2017. With private drivers, tourists can customize their trips to go anywhere they want and do whatever they wish, easily. No more "one-size-fits-all" tour packages that are not personalized and not what today's tourists want.

Spatial Topology Technology specializes in automated indoor map construction using robotics technology. It offers a platform with embedded indoor positioning and navigation systems, serving as a map distributor for various applications. The company also collects, provides, and analyzes mobile user data to assist businesses in strategic decision-making.

Rooit is an internet company based in Taipei City, Taiwan, founded in 2016, that offers a gamified mobile application aimed at enhancing communication among young people. The application connects users through anonymous themed chat rooms, allowing them to engage in conversations centered around specific topics while also incorporating fun games to facilitate interaction. It features a phone registration mechanism that enables users to create friend lists and share their emotions, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness. Rooit seeks to transform the way millennials communicate and make friends in a digital landscape.