TAIPEI, TAIWAN — JUNE 7, 2026 — Vellex Computing returned from InnoVEX 2026 in Taipei with two awards, capping a strong week at the heart of Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem.
At the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge Award Ceremony & Unveil on June 2, Vellex officially received its prize as one of 11 winners selected from 590 proposals across 56 countries. The Vellex team took the main stage to present its vision for ultra-low-power AI training and accept the recognition from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).
Two days later, Vellex competed in the InnoVEX 2026 Pitch Contest as one of 15 finalists selected from over 180 applicants across 22 countries — and one of only two semiconductor companies to reach the final round. Vellex won the Plug and Play Taiwan Award, the sole recipient of that prize among the finalists, who spanned software, medical technology, and materials fields.
Vellex's technology delivers AI training orders of magnitude faster and at a fraction of the energy cost of conventional digital approaches, enabling always-on intelligence for applications in robotics, satellite systems, and industrial IoT without reliance on the cloud.
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About Vellex Computing Vellex Computing is a Stanford-spinout analog semiconductor company developing ultra-low-power chips for AI training. Powered by a decade of research and backed by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Department of Energy, Vellex's technology delivers AI training at a fraction of the energy cost of GPU-based solutions. Vellex is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
About IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) is Taiwan's international competition and deep tech acceleration platform, supporting global innovators in semiconductor, AI, and emerging technology fields. By connecting startups with Taiwan's world-class industrial ecosystem, ICTGC accelerates the journey from prototype to global commercialization. Learn more at ictaiwanchallenge.org.
About InnoVEX Launched in 2016, InnoVEX is Asia's leading startup exhibition platform, held concurrently with COMPUTEX in Taipei. InnoVEX connects startups at any stage with investors, R&D and manufacturing partners, and global ICT companies through networking events and one-on-one matchmaking. Organized by the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). Learn more at innovex.computex.biz.
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