G Camp

Word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) has been around for a long time, in fact it is becoming an integral part of our lives and is directly (or indirectly) shaping the myriad of things we can enjoy - books, restaurants, events, shows, films, and many more. Accordingly to Nielsen research, 85% of the people trust the recommendations of family and friends over other sources. So the key is not just any recommendations, but specific recommendations from people we know or follow instead of strangers. This is where Goodie can help. Unlike many of the similar apps in the market that focuses on the general audience with a bigger friend circle, Goodie targets smaller and closer friend groups offering its users recommendations that matters the most.

With more and more of our work transitioning online, 2D video experiences just don’t cut it anymore – customers are now looking for the highest degree of technology, which can render a more realistic and personal video experience.

In 2021 alone, it is estimated there will be 1.9 million new cancer cases. With so many new cases added every year, we are yet to find the optimal process for determining the right targeted treatment drugs for cancer patients. Solutions to this are few and far, and the trial period for finding the right drugs can be difficult for the patients. 

The era of augmented and virtual realities (AR/VR) is upon us now. Even before the pandemic, there has been an increased demand for AR/VR applications in the workplace to benefit businesses. A 2019 PwC report predicted that nearly 23.5 million jobs worldwide will be using AR and VR by 2030 for training and work meetings. Now, COVID-19 has driven a record number of workers to go remote and the technology has truly gone mainstream. According to a report by ABI Research, the VR market is forecasted to grow at a 45.7% compound annual rate, surpassing $24.5 billion in revenue by 2024.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has slowly but surely crept into many aspects of our personal and professional lives. In fact, it is seen today as one of the most innovative and promising tools in the workplace. A 2018 PwC survey reveals that an increasing number of global businesses are beginning to see the value of AI in supporting workforce management. Globally, 40% of human resource functions in companies in both small and large companies are now using AI-augmented applications.

Edge Computing is “becoming a primary consideration for organizations defining new cloud-based products or services that exploit local processing, storage, and security capabilities at the edge of the network through the billions of smart objects known as edge devices.” With the advantages of costs and speed, this is why the future of the Edge Computing market is so promising. 

What if all the devices in your home could connect to the Internet? And not just your smartphones and laptops only, we’re talking about everything. Clocks, lights, speakers, cameras, window shades, you name it. Meet iTEMP, a smart mug and bowl that allows users to keep their food and drinks at their own personalised temperature and also track their hydration data. 

Smart care systems are all the rage in the medical industry now. With rapid advancements in technology, it’s only natural that these improvements be reflected in one of the most important arenas in our world - the healthcare industry. An example of this would be Taiwanese company Health League which builds products that bridge the gap between doctors and patients.

Turing Chain envisions a world completely without fake data. This might seem like a lofty goal but they’re already making progress towards it. Evolving from HKUST and UC Berkeley, the company has launched a smart citizen network called Turing Certs for Credential Endorsements and Proof of Evidence.

On August 15, 2021, at this year’s G Camp Global Accelerator Program a total of 10 outstanding startups from various industries were showcased and selected as finalists. The winners will receive international business matchmaking and guidance for marketing projects, in an effort to prepare them for entry into the global startup scene. This year, 17 startup companies were exclusively selected to participate in the 5th annual G Camp Boot camp. 

G Camp, a prestigious startup accelerator program based in Asia, announced today the ten startups selected for its Taiwan Startup Pitch Night. The virtual event will be held on October 22.

COVID-19 has impacted lives in many ways, and when it comes to peoples’ diets, consumers are becoming more concerned about their daily intake. This is a trend that is likely to benefit food tech startups like Green Acres.

Google recently announced its plan to phase out support for third-party cookies in Chrome by 2023. Marketers and advertisers are now starting to wonder whether there will be a replacement that can fill the void left by the “almighty” cookies.

BELX is a Taiwan-based startup developing botanical drugs for providing palliative care and treatment to individuals suffering from last-stage tumours or advanced cancers.

Smart care solutions like Jubo, an AIOT senior care system, have come to the spotlight in the past few months.

If NUWA Robotics has any say in your future, your family’s next friend will be a robot. The Taiwanese AI company is bringing Kebbi Air, a multi-functional social robot to market.

The Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, have announced the winners of the 4th “G Camp”. A total of 5 outstanding teams were named finalists for the “ G Camp Global Accelerator Program”.

Over the years, Slush has grown from a local Nordic Tech Conference to one of the top startup events in the world and this year was no exception. With over 25,000 startup enthusiasts, including 3,500 startups and 2,000 investors no wonder Slush is listed as a “must attend” startup event every single year.

To kickstart the upcoming Slush Helsinki 2019, Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise Administration and the Institute for Information Industry have partnered with Maria 01, a premier startup campus in Finland, to host an exclusive Taiwan x Finland Demo Day.