Fukuoka, October 28, 2024
To foster digital development and startup collaboration between Taiwan and Japan, QTnet, the largest broadband service provider in Kyushu, hosted an engaging cross-border networking event in Fukuoka with 10 Taiwanese startups. The event aimed to strengthen interactions between startups and explore deeper cooperation opportunities.
As a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power Group, QTnet has been committed to promoting digitalization in the Kyushu region since its establishment in 1987, focusing on providing fiber optic networks, mobile communications, and data center services. The company’s annual TSUNAGU Open Innovation Program offers abundant resources and market support for startups, driving the implementation of innovative solutions.
▲ Opening Speech by Dr. Chen Guoliang, Deputy Director of the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau
The event began with opening remarks from Dr. Chen Guoliang, Deputy Director of the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau, and Huang Jingyao, Chairman of the Asia Pacific Accelerator Network. Following this, Taiwanese startups delivered three-minute presentations to showcase their innovative technologies and service solutions. Representatives from various QTnet departments engaged in in-depth discussions with Taiwanese teams during the networking session, exploring product integration and potential business collaboration models.
▲ Introduction of QTnet-Taiwan Collaboration Opportunities and Startup Presentations
Through this event, business representatives from both Taiwan and Japan agreed that there is significant potential for collaboration in areas such as digital infrastructure, emerging technology applications, and the integration of innovative resources. QTnet expressed its commitment to advancing international partnerships and using this exchange as an opportunity to accelerate the exploration of technical alignment and business expansion with Taiwanese startups.
Taiwanese startup teams remarked that their direct interactions with QTnet provided a deeper understanding of the Japanese market’s needs while opening doors to potential partnerships. Both sides expressed optimism about future collaboration opportunities as the event concluded.