Now Open for Applications!
days hrs mins
From Visibility to Investment―
ASIA INNOVATION CUP: Your Launchpad to
the Capital Market!

With Asia's innovation landscape rapidly evolving, Taiwan is emerging as a key gateway for startups entering the regional capital markets. Featuring a well-established financial system and a dual-board mechanism—Taiwan Innovation Board (TIB) × Go Incubation Board for Startup and Acceleration Firms (GISA), Taiwan provides a vibrant ecosystem that connects technology, industry, and capital.

The ASIA INNOVATION CUP aims to become a global platform where international startups choose Taiwan, and Taiwanese startups expand globally. Through this competition, promising teams will be discovered, connected with investment networks and market resources, and accelerated on their journey toward entering the capital markets. Whether you are a Taiwan-based team seeking global exposure or an international startup exploring the Asian market, this event is your launchpad into a cross-border innovation economy

Awards
*Participants may optionally indicate their preferred award focus during registration.
Final award decisions will be made by the judging panel based on actual performance and pitch content

Prizes Include:

Market size, growth potential, competitive advantage, global scalability

Innovation depth, product differentiation, R&D capability, IP strateg

Revenue model, cost structure, customer acquisition, long-term viability

Fit for Innovation Board, financial transparency, investor appeal

Founder and team’s background and experience, execution ability, adaptability

Live voting from audience on pitch day

Kevin Chou

Taiwan Web Service Corporation, CEO of AIHPC Accelerator

Edgar Chiu

SparkLabs Taiwan, Co-founder and Managing Partner

E Andy T.C. Chiu

Chairman of the Taiwan Venture Capital Association, Founder and Chairman of TOP TAIWAN Venture Capital

Arthur Chen

BE Health Ventures Managing Partner

Fiona Chen

CEO of Entrepreneurs Co-Creation Platform Foundation

Shu-Min Chao

J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd., General Manager

Amanda Liu

Chairman, StarFab Accelerator

Angie Wei

CDIB Capital Innovation Advisors Corporation.Senior Vice President

*The jury panel is listed in the order of the number of strokes in their Chinese names.
Eligibility & Timeline
﹝ Eligibility ﹞
  • Legally registered startup company (domestic or international)
  • Established for at least 2 years (founded before July 2023)
  • Open to all industries, with a focus on innovation, core technology, and business scalability
  • Minimum requirement: completed at least one round of external funding or have market traction (e.g. revenue, users)
  • Has not been listed on the Taiwan Innovation Board (TIB)
  • Applications are open to both domestic and international startups, English or Chinese application materials are accepted
﹝ Timeline ﹞
Submission Procedure
﹝ Submit online in three steps ﹞
STEP 1

Applicants must complete the official Intent to Apply Form, and provide your submission folder link (Google Drive).

Submitting the intent form ensures: Deadline reminders and Checklist for complete ubmissions !

STEP 2
Download the application form from the entry guidelines, gather your submission materials, and complete all required items.
  • Business Plan (pdf.)
  • Basic Company Info (pdf.)
  • Financial & Operational Information (pdf.)
  • Participation Agreement (pdf.)
STEP 3
Upload Final Documents to GOOGLE Cloud Folder.

Applicants only need to update their final version of materials in the shared folder. No repeated uploads or emails are needed.

Final documents must be uploaded before Sep 15, 2025, at 23:59 (GMT+8).

﹝ INTENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM ﹞
Complete the form to download the competition guidelines and receive personalized schedule reminders!

Obtain the registration form from the competition guidelines.

FAQ

Q.Is there any fee to apply?

No, participation in this competition is completely free of charge

Q.Can non-Taiwanese companies participate?

Yes! Both domestic and overseas companies are welcome to apply. Your company must be a registered legal entity for at least two years. Please refer to the guidelines for detailed eligibility requirements.

Q.Can we submit the materials in English?

Absolutely. Both domestic and international companies may apply, and application materials can be submitted in either Chinese or English.

Q.What documents do I need to upload in the submission folder?

Mandatory items include:

  • Business Plan (PDF)
  • Company Profile (as provided in the guidelines)
  • Financial & Operational Data (as provided in the guidelines)
  • Declaration Form (as provided in the guidelines)
  • You may also include any additional supporting materials that could strengthen your application, such as media coverage, videos, etc.

Q.Are there specific requirements for the pitch deck format?

Only teams that advance to the final stage will be required to submit a pitch deck. Format requirements will be provided to finalists upon announcement.