First Prize
First Prize
NT$ 2,500,000
TiBOOST Innovation Growth Program — A Boost Toward Your Next Big Step.
About the Program
MissionGet Seen. Connect with Capital.
TiBOOST Innovation Growth Program — Your Launchpad to Taiwan's Capital Market!
The TiBOOST competition welcomes applications from high-potential startups across Asia and around the world, with approximately 10 to 12 companies selected for the final round. Through forum discussions, international competition, and cross-sector collaboration, the program connects innovative technologies, industry needs, and capital-market opportunities. It also helps promising startups engage with Taiwan's investment ecosystem and explore future listing opportunities on the Taiwan Innovation Board.
By strengthening Taiwan's role as a regional platform connecting innovative companies, investors, and global markets, TiBOOST aims to further enhance the international visibility and competitiveness of Taiwan's capital market while supporting the long-term growth of innovation-driven companies.
NT$0MTotal Prizes
10–12TeamsFinalists
7/31–9/2912:00 noon deadlineApplication Period(UTC+8)
11/10Final & Awards Ceremony
Prizes & Judging
AwardsSecond Prize
Second Prize
NT$ 1,500,000
Third Prize
Third Prize
NT$ 1,000,000
25%
Market Opportunity
Target market size and segmentation (TAM/SAM/SOM), market opportunity, market growth potential, and international expansion potential.
20%
Solution
Market pain points, product or service offering, level of innovation, core competitiveness, and comparison with competing solutions.
20%
Business Model
Revenue model, go-to-market strategy, and existing traction, such as product validation, customer base, revenue, strategic partners, and completed fundraising.
15%
Team Capabilities
Founders' entrepreneurial experience, team collaboration and complementary capabilities, execution strength, and decision-making ability.
20%
Capital-Market Readiness
Growth strategy, financial transparency, fundraising plans, corporate governance, and potential to pursue a future listing on the Taiwan Innovation Board.
✦ Judging panel to be announced — stay tuned
Timeline & Eligibility
Schedule﹝ TIMELINE ﹞
- 07/31 (Fri) – 09/29 (Tue)Due 12:00 noon (UTC+8)
Application Period
Applications are open to eligible startups incorporated in Taiwan or other countries or regions. Eligibility screening will be conducted during the application period.
Late submissions will not be accepted. - 09/29 (Tue) – 10/22 (Thu)
Preliminary Review
Applications will undergo a written review. Approximately 10 to 12 companies will be selected as finalists based on their innovation, market potential, and international growth prospects.
- 10/23 (Fri)
Finalists Announced
The list of finalists will be announced through the official program channels.
- 11/10 (Tue)
Final & Awards Ceremony
Finalists will deliver an in-person pitch and participate in a Q&A session with the judging panel. The top three winning companies will be selected based on the published evaluation criteria.
※ The organizer reserves the right to adjust the event schedule. Please refer to official announcements for the latest information.
﹝ ELIGIBILITY · ALL CRITERIA MUST BE MET ﹞
- 1.The applicant must be a legally incorporated startup company in Taiwan or another country or region. A company incorporated or registered in Mainland China is not eligible to apply. For a company incorporated in a third country, third area, or other overseas jurisdiction, its ownership structure and controlling relationships must comply with Article 3 of Taiwan's Regulations Governing Permission for Investment by People of the Mainland Area. Individuals, legal entities, organizations, or other institutions from Mainland China may not directly or indirectly hold more than 30% of the applicant company's shares or total contributed capital, nor may they otherwise exercise control over the applicant company. Applicants must provide corporate registration documents, ownership and shareholding information, and any other relevant supporting documents required by the organizer.
- 2.Each company may submit only one application. There is no limit on the number of team members included in an application. Every participating member must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline.
- 3.The applicant's technology or product must fall within at least one of the priority areas supported under Taiwan's Ten AI Initiatives Promotion Plan:
- AI-enabled frontier technologies, such as silicon photonics, quantum technologies, and intelligent robotics
- AI applications for industry, such as smart manufacturing, fintech, and smart retail
- AI-powered smart applications, such as smart healthcare, smart cities, and intelligent transportation
- Core AI technologies, such as generative AI, AIoT, and edge AI
- AI infrastructure and platforms, such as computing platforms, data governance, and AI cybersecurity
- 4.The applicant must have completed at least one external funding round or demonstrated initial market validation, such as revenue or users.
- 5.The applicant must not have previously been listed on the Taiwan Innovation Board.
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Application
How to Apply﹝ APPLY ONLINE IN THREE STEPS ﹞
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How to Submit
- Click "Apply Now" below, complete the application questionnaire, and submit the required materials.
- Our team will review your submission and contact you if anything is missing.
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Required Materials
- Application information: please complete the application questionnaire, which covers your company profile, financial and operational data.
- Business plan: no more than 25 pages (PDF format required).
- Company / Product Pitch Deck: no more than 20 pages.
- Supporting documents: proof that the company is not incorporated in Mainland China and complies with the shareholding restrictions (ownership structure and other relevant supporting documents required).
- Other supporting materials (photos, media reports, certifications, awards, etc.) — supplementary documents, provided as needed.
Please note: a company pitch deck is required for both the preliminary review and the final.
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Deadline
September 29, 2026 (Tue) 12:00 noon (UTC+8)
📌 Please Note
- ✔ Business plans must be uploaded in PDF format
- ✔ Business plans must not exceed 25 pages (excluding attachments)
- ✔ All materials must be submitted before the deadline
- ✔ No supplements or revisions will be accepted after the deadline
FAQ
FAQ﹝ APPLICATIONS ﹞
"Competition Registration": This is for companies that wish to compete. Eligible applicants will go through the preliminary review and final pitch round for a chance to place in the top three and win prize money.
"Event Registration": This is for guests who wish to attend the "Forum, Final Round and Awards Ceremony." The forum will take place in the morning, followed by pitches from the finalist teams and the awards ceremony in the afternoon. Non-participants are also welcome to attend, watch the competition, and network.
All application materials must be submitted by 12:00 noon on September 29, 2026, Taiwan Time (UTC+8). Late submissions will not be accepted.
In principle, each company may submit only one application. Please refer to the Competition Guidelines for detailed rules.
To request revisions during the application period, please contact the organizer. Applications generally cannot be changed after the application deadline.
﹝ COMPETITION ﹞
Asian and international startups that meet the eligibility requirements may apply. Please refer to the competition guidelines for full eligibility details.
Following the eligibility review and selection process, an estimated 10 to 12 companies will be selected as finalists and will deliver a pitch presentation and participate in a Q&A session with the judges at the final round.
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: market opportunity, solution, business model and market validation, capital-market readiness, and team capabilities. The judging panel may also consider available evidence of customer adoption, product or business-model validation, revenue performance, fundraising progress, and other operating achievements.
In addition to cash prizes, winning companies may receive opportunities for: access to startup hub facilities, media and promotional exposure, business and investor matchmaking, connections with Taiwan's capital market, venture capital firms, and industry partners, and increased international exposure and fundraising opportunities.
The final round will be held in person, and finalist teams must attend on site. Travel and accommodation subsidies may be requested as follows:
Companies incorporated outside Taiwan may apply for travel and accommodation support, regardless of whether the presenter is a Taiwanese national or a foreign national, by submitting supporting documents such as round-trip air tickets and accommodation booking confirmations. The travel itinerary must include the date of the final round (November 10). The maximum subsidy is USD 1,500.
For companies incorporated in Taiwan, finalist teams may receive reimbursement for round-trip high-speed rail tickets and accommodation, up to a maximum of USD 200.
﹝ FORUM, FINAL ROUND AND AWARDS CEREMONY ﹞
Yes. Registration for the Forum, Final Round and Awards Ceremony is available online. Please see the "Event Registration" page for details.
The event will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided.
﹝ OTHER INFORMATION ﹞
Announcements, key dates, and related information will be published on the official website and official social media channels.
Please send your questions to the "Contact Us" email address at the bottom of this website. We will assist you as soon as possible.