“StartSphere Taipei 2025” concludes with great fanfare

“StartSphere Taipei 2025” comes to a grand close ​
Everiii & Partners International Co. Ltd Press release: September 8, 2025 “StartSphere Taipei 2025” concludes in a grand manner This is a golden opportunity for Japan to strengthen collaboration between culture and entertainment and Taiwanese tech. On September 4, 2025, “StartSphere Taipei” The Bottle Lid Factory Taipei Factory’s “2025” event concluded with great success. The three-day event brought together startups, investors, and industry professionals from eight countries: Taiwan, Japan, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and India. Focusing on the themes of AI, digital entertainment, and cross-border innovation, a total of more than 1,500 people participated,
successfully building an Asia-wide collaboration platform. Image
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Japan’s presence was prominent at the forum. Headline Asia, a renowned venture capital firm, spoke at the “Tourism and Technology” forum, sharing insights from the international entrepreneurial event IVS held in Kyoto. This demonstrated that Asia’s innovation network is expanding into Japan and developing into collaboration with Taiwan. This highlighted Japan’s active involvement in Taipei’s startup and entertainment ecosystems and highlighted the potential for
complementary cooperation in the market and culture.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127346/61/127346-61-fdab933e9d981d20cb11524c98e29259-2048×1366.jpg AI technology was also a major highlight of Japan-Taiwan
collaboration. Japanese startup Mantra demonstrated AI technology that translates Japanese manga in real time. Japanese startup VoicePing also provided instant interpretation services throughout the venue, facilitating smooth communication among multinational guests. These examples, supported by the Taipei City Government’s AI talent development program, tangibly demonstrate the results of Japan-Taiwan technology cooperation. At the opening forum, Mayor Chiang Man-an stated that Taipei is promoting the integration of culture,
technology, and international exchange, centered around the “Trendy Taipei” music and cultural festival. This will provide Japan with a window to observe Taiwanese innovation and a golden opportunity for Japanese culture and entertainment industries to utilize Taiwanese technology and enter the Asian market.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/127346/61/127346-61-3b53dfc16998c99eee7b05ab73c5bf55-1567×1045.jpg On the final day, the “InteractiVerse” forum focused on the Southeast Asian market, with international players such as Silicon Valley’s 886 Studios, AppWorks, and VinaCapital Ventures taking the stage. Game demonstrations by Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam demonstrated the potential for cross-border production and highlighted Taipei’s role as a hub connecting Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia. “StartSphere Taipei 2025” has concluded, but the “TRENDY TAIPEI” music festival continues until September 7, linking music, art, technology, games, and fashion. Now is a critical time for Japan to deepen its culture and entertainment industries, integrate them with Taiwanese
technology, and open up new markets in Asia.