PHOENIX, AZ (October 10, 2025) — To advance health care and biomedical opportunities between Arizona and Taiwan, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona State University (ASU), the City of Phoenix, and Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association signed a Declaration of Collaboration focused on establishing and promoting the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center based in Arizona during a signing ceremony held on October 9 at Venture Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona. 

In addition, attendees celebrated the opening of the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showroom at the Phoenix Bioscience Core, which featured 15 innovative Taiwan-based health care companies that were part of a visiting delegation that attended SEMICON West. The Center is located in the 850 PBC building on the Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, a central location to connect with and see demonstrations of the companies’ technologies to facilitate opportunities for collaborations.

The Declaration of Collaboration aims to support Taiwanese companies to establish and expand their presence in the U.S. and global markets with Arizona as a hub, bringing together government, industry, and academia to create a dynamic, two-way innovation ecosystem. 

Representatives from each signing party included Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Dr. Sally Morton, Executive Vice President and Professor, ASU Knowledge Enterprise; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and Jean Yang, President of Huijia Health on behalf of the Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association.

Declaration of Collaboration goals include:

• Showcase Center Development: Plan, establish, and operate the Showcase Center to enable Taiwanese biomedical and medical device companies to land and grow in Arizona.
• R&D and Clinical Collaboration: Facilitate joint research and clinical trials with Arizona academic institutions and medical organizations.
• Market Expansion: Assist companies in developing sales channels, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities across the United States and international markets.
• Policy and Regulatory Support: Provide guidance on relevant government policies and regulatory requirements to help companies enter and thrive in the U.S. market.
• Talent and Exchange: Promote industry–academic exchange and workforce development to build a long-term cooperative network.

“As home to world-class universities and a thriving startup ecosystem, Arizona has become a global destination for health care innovation and cutting-edge research,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “We are proud to collaborate with ASU, the City of Phoenix, and the Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association on the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center, which will accelerate health care advancements and further expand economic collaboration between Arizona and Taiwan.”

“Advancement in biomedical and medical device industries will not only drive innovation in patient care and scientific discovery, it will produce devices and therapies that will help treat chronic conditions and reduce health care costs,” said ASU President Michael Crow. “Arizona State University is excited to be part of this collaborative effort, working with partners in Arizona and Taiwan, to strengthen resilience in this important area of technological convergence.”  

“The launch of the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showroom at the Phoenix Bioscience Core marks an exciting step forward in international collaboration and innovation,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “This partnership brings cutting-edge health care technology to our community, while strengthening the ties between Phoenix and Taiwan. As we continue to grow as a global hub for bioscience, this collaboration is a powerful example of how innovation and diplomacy can come together to improve lives and drive economic opportunity."

“On behalf of TAIDHA, we’re honored to formalize this collaboration with Arizona,” said Jean Yang, President, Huija Health and Representative, Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association. “Together we will accelerate AI-enabled smart health innovations, connect clinical partners, and open new pathways for U.S.–Taiwan biomedical exchange.”

Exhibiting companies in the Showcase included: PHARMIGENE, Inc.; Leeuwenhoek Laboratories Co. Ltd.; Inno-Health Technology Co., Ltd. (Aculife); IDEABUS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; PROFET AI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD; Brain Navi Biotechnology Co., Ltd; Elite BioMedical Corporation, Inc.; Somnics Inc.; Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital Sleep Center; Neural Engineering Lab Office of Industrial-Academia Co-creation, NYCU; Core-Spirit Co., LTD.; ProtectLife International Biomedical Inc.; Institute of Preventive Medicine, National Defense Medical University; Dynalab Inc.; Huijia Health Life Technology Co., Ltd. 

Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem continues to grow with innovation hubs and biotech corridors including Mayo Clinic’s Discovery Oasis under development, the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC), Phoenix Medical Quarter / Midtown, ASU Research Park, and Tech Parks Arizona, and more that bring together startups, researchers, industry, and clinical partners to develop and advance new research and technologies in shared, state-of-the-art facilities.

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Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email protected]

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