Startup Global Program

Startup Global Program aims to bridge international startups from all over the world with top-tier Taiwanese companies that are key players in the global supply chain. The application is open for startups (Stage: Seed – Series B) in AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, CarTech, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, E-Mobility, etc.

Since 2015, SGP has invited 284 startups to discover business opportunities to explore the global market and scale-up ventures. Over 1/3 of the fellow startups had obtained business partners, investments, or set up Taiwan branches through Epoch Foundation’s solid connections. We welcome tech-based startups to join us and scale up your business in the region!
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DISCOVER YOUR PARTNERS, INVESTORS, AND MARKETS WITHIN 8 DAYS

Success Stories

Qnext
  • Product FileFlex allows one to remotely access, share, stream and manage 100% of the data from source locations without opening any new ports.
  • Partners with ASUSTOR , a subsidiary corporation of ASUSTeK Computer, the 4th - largest PC supplier in global.
  • Attended the Taipei COMPUTEX 2016 and obtained $7.2M order.
  • Received $1M private investment from Taiwan.
LUCID
  • A live immersive 360° imaging technology to mobile, IoT and virtual reality markets.
  • Partners with Quanta Computer,a Fortune Global 500 Company and the world’s largest ODM company of notebook PC and cloud systems with an extensive range of solutions for IoT, wearable, and other innovative products.
  • Announced their product- Pi Solo on Makuake, the well-renowned crowdfunding platform in Japan.
Sorama
  • Offers solutions in the areas of optimization and design of sound and vibrations for product developers, construction, engineering and consultancy companies.
  • Sets up Certified partnerships with acoustics companies in Taiwan. Also has over 10 customers (including Giant, Advantech, Compal, NTUST, etc) and 50+ leads in Taiwan.
  • New customers in Japan and China via Taiwan.

Fellow Endorsements

We are very excited to be part of Garage+ Startup Program. I think this is one of the keys to our strategy development in Asia, especially in Taiwan. Since Wise Integration is a French tech company, lots of our potential customers are based in Taiwan.
Florian COUVIN
Co-founder, Wise Integration
As a Japanese startup, it's difficult to find a good partnership from the beginning because we don't have any Taiwan contacts, but Garage+ has a lot of corporate connections. That was really helpful for us to come visit and to also have those meetings to seek the potential of the Taiwan market.
Natsumi Ito
Co-founder, Water Design Japan
We think that Taiwan is an amazing bridge for any entrepreneurs in the world that want to go into mass production or small production with both very good quality.I think we have found something extremely interesting as an entrepreneur, technical, and businesswise.
Jeremie Brabet-Adonajlo & Natanel Partouche
Co-Founders of Pzartech
We are surprised that Taiwan companies moves really fast and they are committed to help foreign start-ups with great technology and products in their offering. We see a big opportunity to flourish our business in the 10-day program and we also recommend others to participate.
Chris Georgiev & Georgi Kadrev
Co-Founders of imagga
It was really a nice chance for us to meet with potential manufacturing companies and investors. Also, we could experience the cultural difference between Taiwan and Europe, and explore the business and investment opportunities.
Wojciech Radomski
CEO Of StethoMe™
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FAQ

Q1. How often does Garage+ organize the Startup Global Program?
Garage+ will organize 2 batches per year. The first batch will take place from late May to early June along with COMPUTEX, and the second batch will be in early December.
Q2. When is the application period?
The application has already begun and will be open until September 8, 2025.
Q3. When does this 8-day program take place?
The program will take place in December 6 to December 13.
Q4. What will happen during these 8 days?
The selected startups will benefit from:
● 1-on-1 meetings with top-level decision-makers from key players in the global supply chain;
● Exclusive meetups with potential business/ venture partners;
● Computex /Garage+ Open House Exhibition.
Q5. What does the follow-up facilitation consist of?
After the 8-day program, if the startups want to stay in Taiwan and follow up with potential partners, Garage+ will provide the following services as below:
● 3-month working space
● Assistance in entrepreneur visa and company registration
● Talent recruiting
● Connection with mentors and industrial resources
Q6. How many members of each team can attend?
Receive airfare and accommodation subsidies for 2 people to come to Taiwan.
Q7. Can individuals apply for the program?
As long as your company is from seed to series B, we welcome you to apply.
Q8. I would like to apply but I’m concerned about sharing confidential information.
Regarding any confidential issues, all judges from the review committee have to sign the NDA for the Startup Global Program. If you are concerned about it, we suggest you evaluate the proportion of information you would like to disclose.
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