Taiwan MOEA Leads Delegation to SusHi Tech 2026, Strengthening Innovation Collaboration with Two MOUs
The Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs led 15 startups to SusHi Tech 2026 in Tokyo, signing two MOUs to enhance Taiwan-Japan innovation ties and accelerate market entry for technologies like autonomous driving.
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To accelerate the expansion of Taiwanese startups into the Japanese market, Taiwan Startup Terrace, under the guidance of the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan MOEA), led 15 Taiwanese startups to participate in 'SusHi Tech 2026' in Tokyo, Asia's largest global innovation conference. Two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) were signed on April 28, strengthening innovation cooperation and industrial linkage between Taiwan and Japan.
SusHi Tech is a major event in Japan's tech startup ecosystem, gathering startups, corporate partners, and investment institutions from around the world. The Taiwan MOEA delegation focused on AI, smart cities, and innovation applications, showcasing Taiwan's technological prowess while promoting business matching and local partnership opportunities.
Taiwan Startup Terrace signed an MOU with TSUCREA, an organization with a nationwide network of incubation centers in Japan. Building on their 2023 collaboration, the two parties aim to construct a Taiwan-Japan 'Innovation Highway' to facilitate resource bridging and mutual market entry for startups.
In the private sector, Turing Drive, a Taiwanese startup specializing in autonomous driving algorithms, partnered with MACNICA, Japan's leading semiconductor and high-tech solution provider. By combining Turing Drive's AI technology with MACNICA's automotive chips and system integration capabilities, they aim to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of autonomous driving technologies across various scenarios.
These MOUs signify a transition from networking to substantial local market entry, highlighting Japan as a critical market for Taiwan's global expansion. Taiwan Startup Terrace has supported over 50 business matches, extending its reach from Tokyo to cities like Kumamoto, Fukuoka, and Kobe. The synergy between Taiwan's software strengths and Japan's industrial base is driving growth in smart mobility and smart city sectors.
The delegation also collaborated with the national brand 'Startup Island TAIWAN' to reinforce Taiwan's status in the global innovation landscape. Moving forward, the MOEA will continue to integrate resources to further accelerate the international expansion of Taiwanese companies, starting with Japan.
SusHi Tech is a major event in Japan's tech startup ecosystem, gathering startups, corporate partners, and investment institutions from around the world. The Taiwan MOEA delegation focused on AI, smart cities, and innovation applications, showcasing Taiwan's technological prowess while promoting business matching and local partnership opportunities.
Taiwan Startup Terrace signed an MOU with TSUCREA, an organization with a nationwide network of incubation centers in Japan. Building on their 2023 collaboration, the two parties aim to construct a Taiwan-Japan 'Innovation Highway' to facilitate resource bridging and mutual market entry for startups.
In the private sector, Turing Drive, a Taiwanese startup specializing in autonomous driving algorithms, partnered with MACNICA, Japan's leading semiconductor and high-tech solution provider. By combining Turing Drive's AI technology with MACNICA's automotive chips and system integration capabilities, they aim to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of autonomous driving technologies across various scenarios.
These MOUs signify a transition from networking to substantial local market entry, highlighting Japan as a critical market for Taiwan's global expansion. Taiwan Startup Terrace has supported over 50 business matches, extending its reach from Tokyo to cities like Kumamoto, Fukuoka, and Kobe. The synergy between Taiwan's software strengths and Japan's industrial base is driving growth in smart mobility and smart city sectors.
The delegation also collaborated with the national brand 'Startup Island TAIWAN' to reinforce Taiwan's status in the global innovation landscape. Moving forward, the MOEA will continue to integrate resources to further accelerate the international expansion of Taiwanese companies, starting with Japan.