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Taiwan First-Ever Grand Challenge Leads startups to VivaTech 2024

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2 years ago

May 24, 2024

TAIPEI, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Under the leadership of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) is bringing a delegation of 40 promising startups to Europe’s largest tech and startup event, VivaTech 2024, held from May 22 to 25 in Paris. The TTA Pavilion will be officially opened on May 22 by NSTC Director General Andrea Hsu. Distinguished guests, including Ambassador Chih-Chung Wu of Taiwan’s Representative Office in France, Julie Lamandé, VivaTech’s Head of Global Partnerships & Public Affairs, Alice Woda, Head of International Division at La French Tech, and William Bao Bean, Managing Director of Orbit, will attend to show their support for the Taiwanese startups. This presence underscores the aim to showcase Taiwan’s impressive tech innovation and foster deeper exchanges with the French and global startup ecosystems, creating more international connections.

Four Key Areas Showcase Diverse Tech Strengths

With the upcoming Paris Olympics in July, this year’s VivaTech is seen as a prelude to seizing Olympic business opportunities. Despite the high entry threshold set by TTA requiring teams to qualify in any of the event’s challenge competitions, 40 startups surpassed the bar, marking a significant increase from last year’s 27 and setting a six-year record for participation. The high expectations for Taiwanese startups are evident.

The TTA Pavilion will prominently feature Sport Tech as its main design theme, with a dedicated area for sport tech startups to highlight their products and strengthen international industry and supply chain cooperation. Additionally, teams from “Smart MedTech,” “Smart Data & Security,” and “Smart Mobility & Sustainability” will also exhibit, aligning with Viva Tech’s key themes and showcasing Taiwan’s diverse technological applications.

IC Taiwan Grand Challenge Begins in Europe

Every year, VivaTech invites representative organizations worldwide to host competitions, challenging global startups. For the first time, TTA is co-hosting a competition focused on chip innovation, attracting participants from France, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, Israel, South Africa, and South Korea. Six teams will compete in the finals on May 23. This contest serves as a precursor to the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge, aiming to draw more international teams to Taiwan to pursue their dreams.

Hosting Taiwan Tech Startup Night to Maximize Event Impact

Following the enthusiastic response to last year’s inaugural Taiwan Tech Startup Night at the Taipei Representative Office in France, this year’s event will once again be supported by the representative office. Nearly 70 distinguished guests, including representatives from France’s National Investment Bank, investors, and local business leaders, will attend to hear live pitches from Taiwanese startups, fostering on-the-ground exchanges. This event aims to strengthen ties between Taiwanese startups and the French local ecosystem and pave the way for future collaborations.

To help the participating teams secure more business opportunities, TTA has arranged visits to Decathlon’s headquarters during the event and, upon invitation from the local government, will lead the teams to Nice and Marseille after Viva Tech. There, they will engage in business matching and exchanges with local companies and venture capital firms in areas such as net-zero sustainability, smart cities, smart mobility, and smart healthcare, expanding the event’s benefits and creating more possibilities for international connections.

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IGCS International Announces Strategic Equity Investment by Lacks Enterprises

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51 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

DALLAS, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGCS International, a CVE-certified SDVOSB and leading provider of mission support and MRO supplies to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies, today announced that Lacks Enterprises has acquired an equity stake in the company.

The strategic investment combines IGCS’s expertise in government supply chain, logistics, and MRO solutions with Lacks Enterprises’ advanced manufacturing capabilities, including electroplating, injection molding, composites, and testing for aerospace and defense.

“IGCS has built a strong track record supporting the Department of Defense… Partnering with Lacks Enterprises allows us to integrate cutting-edge manufacturing innovation into our offerings,” said Russ Spears, President of IGCS International.

Media Contact: Russ Spears, 214-733-7278, russ@igcsintl.com

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Shoulder Innovations to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 13, 2026

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51 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shoulder Innovations, Inc. (“Shoulder Innovations”) (NYSE: SI), a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, today announced it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after market close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on May 13, 2026. Those interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 407-8216 for domestic callers or (412) 902-1015 for international callers and providing access code 13759613. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Shoulder Innovations website at https://ir.shoulderinnovations.com/.

About Shoulder Innovations
Shoulder Innovations is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, with a current offering of advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. These systems are a core element of Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem, which is designed to improve core components of shoulder surgical care – preoperative planning, implant design and procedural efficiency – to benefit each stakeholder in the care chain. Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem is also comprised of enabling technologies, efficient instrument systems, specialized support and surgeon-to-surgeon collaboration. Together, these elements seek to address the long-standing clinical and operational challenges in the shoulder surgical care market by delivering predictable outcomes, procedural simplicity, and efficiency across all sites of care.

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Brian Johnston or Sam Bentzinger
Gilmartin Group LLC
ir@shoulderinnovations.com

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Accuray to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on May 6, 2026

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April 22, 2026

MADISON, Wis., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) will report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended March 31, 2026, during a conference call hosted by company management at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026.

The conference call dial-in numbers are 1-833-316-0563 (USA) or 1-412-317-5747 (international). In addition, a dial-up replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call’s conclusion for one week. The replay number is 1-855-669-9658 (USA) or 1-412-317-0088 (international), conference ID: 4178502.

A live webcast of the call will also be available from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.accuray.com. A webcast replay can be accessed on the website and will remain available until Accuray announces its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.

About Accuray
Accuray is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We invent unique, market-changing solutions designed to deliver radiation treatments for even the most complex cases—while making commonly treatable cases even easier—to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in radiation therapy for oncology, neuro-radiosurgery, and beyond, as we partner with clinicians and administrators, empowering them to help patients get back to their lives, faster. Accuray is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit www.accuray.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

Investor and Media Contact
Steve Monroe
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accuray
Investor.relations@accuray.com

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