Datavault AI Backs New Taiwan Research Center to Advance Global Asset Digitization
Taipei, Monday, 26 January 2026.
Datavault AI supports a new research center in Taiwan today, positioning itself to capitalize on an Asia-Pacific asset tokenization market projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2030.
Operational Launch and Technological Integration
Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) officially solidified this commitment today, January 26, 2026, through a memorandum of understanding with St. John’s University in Taipei [1][2]. The collaboration has launched the RWA International Research Center, a facility inaugurated on the university’s campus earlier today [1][5]. This initiative integrates Datavault AI’s proprietary technology stack directly into the research framework. The company is contributing its Information Data Exchange® (IDE), International Elements Exchange™ (IEE), and VerifyU® systems to support the center’s activities [1][2]. These platforms are designed to address critical technical requirements, including identity validation, data governance, and the lifecycle management of tokenized assets [2].
Capturing the Asia-Pacific Market
The strategic placement of this center in Taiwan aligns with significant economic forecasts for the region. The demand for Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization in the Asia-Pacific sector is projected to expand considerably, with market estimates reaching approximately $2.5 billion by 2030 [1][3]. This facility is intended to serve as a center of excellence, fostering a multi-university alliance within Taiwan to address this growing market [2]. Beyond the immediate local impact, the initiative harbors global ambitions, with plans to extend the alliance to include international partner institutions across Europe and the United States [1][5].
Strategic Financial Context
This expansion occurs against a backdrop of specific corporate metrics for Datavault AI. As of January 5, 2026, the company reported 573,632,396 shares of common stock outstanding [2]. Furthermore, the company’s ownership structure reflects significant institutional interest, with Scilex holding a 37.27% stake in Datavault AI as of January 14, 2026 [2]. Nathaniel Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Datavault AI, emphasized that the collaboration is rooted in research-led innovation, utilizing their proprietary technologies to define standards for responsible adoption in the industry [2][4]. The center aims to bridge the gap between proprietary software and academic rigor, driving the standardization and education necessary for the maturation of the tokenization market [3][4].