On March 11, i2i hosted an international business networking event at the Nangang Software Incubation Center, welcoming a Bulgarian delegation to explore potential collaboration opportunities between Taiwan and Bulgaria’s startup ecosystems.
The discussions focused on i2i’s startup accelerator program (IP2 Launchpad), international business opportunities, startup matchmaking, and site collaboration models. The goal was to facilitate resource integration and market expansion through bilateral exchanges.
The Bulgarian delegation comprised representatives from the government, academia, and industry, including Eng. Plamen Panchev, CEO of Trakia Economic Zone; Mr. Martin Panchev, Deputy CEO; and Eng. Emil Yankov, Business Development Manager. Prof. Vera Marinova, Director of the Bulgarian Academy of Science, also participated. Additionally, senior executives from Milara International and Physmech GmbH, as well as representatives from academic institutions such as TU Plovdiv and Ivan Vazov Language School, were in attendance.
Key topics of discussion included how Bulgarian startups can establish a presence in Taiwan, as well as collaboration opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), manufacturing supply chains, and emerging technologies. The exchange aimed to explore future possibilities in startup incubation, technology transfer, and business matchmaking between the two regions.
Comments