SEMI Venture Day 2026
As part of SEMICON Taiwan 2026, SEMI Venture Day is a curated platform connecting innovative startups with CVC, strategic investors, and semiconductor industry leaders to foster investment and collaboration.
Welcome investors & startups to explore emerging technologies, discover investment opportunities, and build connections within the global semiconductor ecosystem.
Event Information
- Date: Sept. 4, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 9:00 – 18:00
- Venue: 6F, Grand Hilai Taipei (台北漢來大飯店)
Session Overview
09:00 – 12:00 | Morning Session – Featured Talks
Speakers from MediaTek Innovation Fund, UMC Capital, Silicon Catalyst, Plug and Play, TEL Venture Capital, Samsung Ventures, and Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE).
13:30 – 16:00 | Afternoon Session – Startup Pitch Showcase
10–12 selected startups will showcase their innovations and present their technologies to invited CVCs and investors.
16:00 – 18:00 | Networking Reception – Powered by Samsung Ventures
Continue the conversation during the networking reception.
| Time | Program |
| 09:00–09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30–09:40 | Opening Remarks |
| 09:40–10:00 | Accelerating Semiconductor Startups Through a Global Innovation Ecosystem Shih-Wei Sun | Founding Partner, Silicon Catalyst |
| 10:00–10:20 | Saeed Amidi | Founder & CEO, Plug and Play |
| 10:20–10:40 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) |
| 10:40–11:00 | Brian Hsu | Managing Director, MediaTek Innovation Fund |
| 11:00–11:20 | Why 1 + 1 > 2 Only If 1 Stands Alone Steve Pan | Director, UMC Capital |
| 11:20–11:40 | Hidenori Sato | Vice President & General Partner, TEL Venture Capital |
| 11:40–12:00 | Jay Shin | Head of Asia, Samsung Ventures |
| 12:00–13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30–16:00 | Selected Startup Pitch Session (10–12 startups) |
| 16:00–18:00 | Networking Reception (by invitation only) – Powered by Samsung Ventures |
*The event will be conducted in English.
Contact
Ms. Phoebe Tsai
Email: [email protected]
Notes
1. This is an invitation-only event for startups, investors, and ecosystem partners.
2. Attendance is subject to approval by SEMI. Due to venue capacity and event curation, registration does not guarantee admission. Confirmation emails will be sent to approved participants.