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International Industry-Academia Center

　　Primarily responsible for fostering collaboration between the university and the industry. Its responsibilities encompass industry-academia collaboration planning and execution, corporate relationship management, venue planning and operation for industry-academia collaboration, marketing and promotion of R&D outcomes, and international industry-academia collaboration. The Center aims to provide comprehensive support and services for industry-academia collaboration, enhance practical benefits and value, and drive a new wave of industrial advancement in Taiwan through co-creation. The functions are outlined as follows:

Industry-Academia Collaboration Project Planning

Responsible for formulating industry-academia collaboration plans, determining the direction and goals of the collaboration; assisting relevant colleges and industries in cooperation, including on-the-job training for corporate employees, such as advanced talent training programs, and creating plans that meet the needs of both parties.
Corporate Relationship Management

Maintain diverse and multi-level interactions with the industry. Actively assist companies with challenges encountered in industry-academia collaboration, enhance their willingness to continue cooperation, and establish long-term, stable partnerships. Future inclusion of services for corporate members.
Industry-Academia Collaboration Venue Planning and Operations

Responsible for managing on-campus industry-academia collaboration spaces and creating venues that meet industry needs. Including the Shilin Campus Innovation Research Building and Global Innovation Center at TaoYuan Campus. Responsible for investment promotion and engagement with industry partners.

R&D Outcome Marketing and Promotion

Responsible for transforming industry-academia outcomes into tangible commercial value, promoting these results, assisting research and development teams with development planning, and expanding the benefits of industry-academia collaboration.
International Industry-Academia Collaboration

Strengthen communication with international markets, expand international cooperation platforms, enhance the breadth and depth of international industry-academia collaboration, initiate practical cooperation, and promote international technological innovation and industrial development.
Evaluation and Recommendation of Research Outcomes Projects

Identifies promising academic research projects for evaluation and mentoring, organizes training programs, review meetings, and industry expert consultations, and facilitates government-supported initiatives that help translate academic and research achievements toward commercialization.

NSTC Taiwan Germination Program MOEA Startup Value Creation Program Program Application

National Science and Technology Council Taiwan Germination Program

　　The National Science and Technology Council Taiwan Germination Program (NSTC Taiwan Germination Program) aims to encourage academic and research institutions to commercialize promising R&D outcomes, strengthen on-campus startup incubation mechanisms, connect with government innovation and entrepreneurship resources, and foster industrial upgrading and economic growth. Launched in 2021 as the “first step in the government's academic innovation and entrepreneurship efforts,” the program draws on the experience of the Value Creation Program and the Sprout Program. It seeks to enhance institutional regulations for academic spin-offs, strengthen mechanisms for exploring and cultivating early-stage projects, and adopt a phased incubation approach to nurture potential academic startups.

Type	Subsidy Scope	Funding Amount
Germination case	Research outcomes with commercial potential and an initial entrepreneurial concept. Aims to validate market demand, establish a feasible business model, and develop a commercial prototype.	Up to NT$8 million in principle
Top-notch case	Applicants who have previously executed a Germination Program with good performance, or have been evaluated by the platform as having significant potential. Applicants shall submit a qualified investor evaluation report, proof of intellectual property valuation, and a concrete startup plan including proposed CEO/COO candidates.	Up to NT$15 million in principle
Seed case	New concepts with potential that were not recommended for Germination case or Top-notch case, with business plans still under development. Provides initial resources to support early market validation and concept development.	Up to NT$500,000

Type

Subsidy Scope

Funding Amount

Germination case

Research outcomes with commercial potential and an initial entrepreneurial concept. Aims to validate market demand, establish a feasible business model, and develop a commercial prototype.

Up to

NT$8 million

in principle

Top-notch case

Applicants who have previously executed a Germination Program with good performance, or have been evaluated by the platform as having significant potential. Applicants shall submit a qualified investor evaluation report, proof of intellectual property valuation, and a concrete startup plan including proposed CEO/COO candidates.

Up to

NT$15 million in principle

Seed case

New concepts with potential that were not recommended for Germination case or Top-notch case, with business plans still under development. Provides initial resources to support early market validation and concept development.

Up to NT$500,000

Project Duration:

Germination and Top-notch cases - Up to one year in principle.
Seed case - Up to 6 months in principle.

Review Method:

Applications recommended by the GLORIA-NYCU are reviewed in March and September every year. The review process includes document screening, business training, and panel evaluation, with experts from relevant fields invited to serve as members of the review committee.
Review Process:

Official Program Website

Ministry of Economic Affairs Startup Value Creation Program

　　In response to national science and technology policies and global trends in industrial competition, the "Startup Value Creation Program" was launched to support the technical team of academic institutions and promote the commercialization of innovative technological achievements. The program aims to foster startups with forward-looking potential, drive the formation of emerging technology clusters, implement national policies for developing new industries, and strengthen industrial innovation capacity and global competitiveness.

Application Method:

Applications are accepted in batches—in principle, once per year (in June).
The number of application batches may be adjusted based on subsequent circumstances.

Review Method:

After receiving applications, the project review process consists of three phases:

　　The program provides two types of grants for academic institutions to promote the commercialization of research outcomes, designed according to different phases and needs:

Items	“Startup Promotion Program”	“Startup Nurturing Program”
Eligible Applicant	Academic Institutions	Joint application by an academic institution and a startup company established within the past 5 years (which must be derived from the academic institution)
Funding Amount / Duration	Up to NT$30 million per project / one-year	Up to NT$20 million per project / one-year Funding is limited to academic institutions
Performance Evaluation Criteria	Establish a startup company within the project period and develop innovative products or technology-based services Technology transfer fees/equity shares must account for at least 40% of the grant amount An experienced CEO/COO must be appointed before the fifth month of the project.	Complete product testing/validation/pilot production Technology transfer fees/equity shares must be more than 40% of the grant amount Key R&D/operations personnel shall join the startup, and an experienced CEO/COO must be appointed before the fifth month of the project The startup’s self-raised funds must reach at least 10% of the grant amount (excluding technology transfer fees/equity shares) By the time of project evaluation, the startup’s paid-in capital must include additional fundraising of at least 25% of the grant amount
Follow-up Tracking	The startup company shall be subject to follow-up monitoring and evaluation for at least 5 years after project completion, which will serve as a reference for future reviews and application assessments	-

Official Program Website

GLORIA-NYCU Evaluation and Recommendation Process for Potential Projects

01 Pre-Submission Guidance for Project Teams

The platform holds meetings with project teams to assess technical value, market potential, and commercialization direction, and assists in preparing the required application documents.

02 Submission of Application Documents

Teams shall submit required materials, including project presentation slides, application forms, intellectual property agreements, and information disclosure statements, within the specified deadline.　

03 Document Review by the Platform

The platform conducts a preliminary review of document completeness and format to ensure there are no omissions, errors, or intellectual property issues. Applications with deficiencies will be returned for correction.　　

04 Committee Document Review

The project proposal is evaluated by external experts, who provide preliminary feedback and recommendations to guide the team in revising and refining their plan.　　　　　　

05 Industry Mentor Consultation and Guidance

The platform arranges one-on-one consultations between teams and industry mentors, offering professional advice on technology development, business concepts, and application strategies.　　　　　　　

06 Internal Preliminary Review Meeting

Teams present their proposals and respond to questions from the committee. Based on the final evaluation results, the platform compiles and submits the list of recommended projects.　　　　　　　　　　　　　

07 Project Revision and Finalization

The platform consolidates committee’s recommendations, and project teams revise their proposals accordingly, finalize the documents, and submit the final version.　　　　　　　　　　　　

08 Official Submission of Recommended Projects by the Platform

The platform compiles the list of recommended projects and finalized documents, and officially submits them to the competent authority for final review.　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Program Application

Application Contact

National Science and Technology Council Taiwan Germination Program

Contact Person

Mr. Liao, Manager

Contact Number
(03) 5712121 ext. 59493

Email

kevin@nycu.edu.tw
Ministry of Economic Affairs Startup Value Creation Program

Contact Person

(Under Recruitment)

Contact Number

(02)25779272

Email

Application Document Download

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Ministry of Economic Affairs Startup Value Creation Program 🔗Download

Service Center

Center Introduction

Industry-Academia Collaboration Project Planning

Corporate Relationship Management

Industry-Academia Collaboration Venue Planning and Operations

R&D Outcome Marketing and Promotion

International Industry-Academia Collaboration

Evaluation and Recommendation of Research Outcomes Projects

01

Pre-Submission Guidance for Project Teams

02

Submission of Application Documents

03

Document Review by the Platform

04

Committee Document Review

05

Industry Mentor Consultation and Guidance

06

Internal Preliminary Review Meeting

07

Project Revision and Finalization

08

Official Submission of Recommended Projects by the Platform

National Science and Technology Council Taiwan Germination Program

Ministry of Economic Affairs Startup Value Creation Program