Startup Acceleration, Co-Creation and International Linkage Development Program

Eligibility

Legally registered Taiwanese companies that meet the SME definition.

What’s offered

Supports startup growth through competitions, proof-of-concept pilots, programmed activities, and curated business matching — spanning startup catalysts, deep-tech challenges, international expansion, and ESG initiatives.

Key terms

Promising Startup Showcase

Cycle: first half of each year. Curated showcase that pairs top startups with strategic partners and exclusive twin demo events for resource leverage. Eligible: registered companies founded within the last 5 years.

Startup Challenge (Tech)

Cycle: first half of each year. Technology and big-health themed challenge that connects winners to overseas partnership resources. Eligible: registered companies operating 2+ years (biotech/medical: up to 10 years).

International Expansion Service

Cycle: per published rolling calls. Matches startups with overseas funding institutions and runs targeted introductions to emerging markets including Asia, Japan, Singapore, and India. Eligible: registered companies founded within the last 2 years.

ESG Sustainable Innovation

Cycle: per published call. Supports startups on energy-saving / carbon reduction, training, networking, industry-chain integration, and funding-access resources. Eligible: domestic or foreign startups founded within the last 2 years.

Application process

1. 1Prepare materials
2. 2Submit proposal
3. 3Enter evaluation
4. 4Public notice of accepted entrants

Application window

Per the published schedule of each service track.