Ecosystems/Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei sits at the intersection of world-class hardware manufacturing and a rapidly growing software startup scene. The government's Startup Island TAIWAN initiative, proximity to Asian markets, and deep engineering talent make it a unique base for founders building at the hardware-software boundary.

3,000+

Startups

Home to TSMC

Hardware Ecosystem

Strong programs

Government Support

Top Programs

Taiwan Startup Stadium

community

Government-backed platform connecting Taiwanese startups with international markets, mentors, and investors.

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AppWorks

accelerator

Southeast Asia's largest accelerator by portfolio, running 6-month programs out of Taipei. 400+ startups.

No equity for acceleratorVisit

Startup Island TAIWAN

community

National brand initiative providing landing programs, visa support, and ecosystem connections for international founders.

No equityVisit

Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)

incubator

Government-run startup hub in Taipei offering workspace, programs, and access to hardware supply chains.

No equityVisit

SparkLabs Taipei

accelerator

Accelerator program focused on IoT, smart city, and deep tech startups.

Seed investmentVisit

Garage+ (IIIC)

incubator

Institute for Information Industry's incubator supporting tech startups with mentorship and investor connections.

No equityVisit

Key Investors & Funds

AppWorks Ventures

Seed to Series B

Largest institutional VC fund in Southeast Asia focused on AI and blockchain.

Website

Taiwan Mobile Venture Fund

Seed to Series A

Corporate VC investing in Taiwanese tech startups.

Hive Ventures

Seed to Series A

Taipei-based VC investing in Taiwanese and Southeast Asian founders.

Website

BE Capital

Seed

Early-stage fund backing Taiwanese hardware and IoT startups.

National Development Fund

Seed to Growth

Government fund-of-funds supporting Taiwan's startup ecosystem through VC investments.

Website

Coworking & Community

Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)

Government startup hub with coworking and lab space for tech companies.

Website

CLBC Coworking

Multiple Taipei locations with English-friendly community and events.

Website

WeWork Taipei

International coworking in Taipei's Xinyi and Dunhua districts.

Website

Changee

Creative coworking popular with early-stage founders and designers.

Useful Links

Startup Island TAIWAN

Government startup ecosystem portal

AppWorks

Leading APAC accelerator

Taiwan Tech Arena

Government innovation hub

Meet Startup

Taiwanese startup media platform

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