A Critical Turning Point for Taiwan's Industry
2026 is a critical turning point for Taiwan's industrial upgrade. This white paper, based on insights from over 300 ecosystem partners, argues that only through policy guidance and deep collaboration between large enterprises and startups can Taiwan's economy create new opportunities and secure its place in the global value chain.
Four Key Dimensions for Growth
Market
Establish replicable internationalization mechanisms and focus on global market orientation.
Capital
Improve the venture capital and financing environment by introducing transaction-oriented tools.
Talent
Retain, cultivate, and transfer talent while strengthening AI and cross-domain capabilities.
Regulation
Accelerate review processes and sandbox applications to reduce startup costs and legal friction.
Six Priority Recommendations
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1. Encourage Corporate Investment in Startups
Provide R&D tax deductions for corporate investments and acquisitions of startups.
Importance: 75.8% | Urgency: 60.9%
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2. Focused Support for Tech Startups
Concentrate government support on tech startups in strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.
Importance: 67.5% | Urgency: 56.0%
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3. Practical Entrepreneurship Education
Integrate real-world business cases and industry resources into entrepreneurship education.
Importance: 71.6% | Urgency: 47.2%
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4. Promote Supply Chain Integration
Facilitate the entry of startups into corporate supply chains through structured alliances.
Importance: 60.1% | Urgency: 42.4%
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5. Facilitate Cross-Sector Talent Flow
Create mechanisms for professionals to support startups through part-time or project-based roles.
Importance: 64.5% | Urgency: 40.7%
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6. Establish a Dedicated Startup Law
Create a legal framework to define startups, streamline resources, and reduce regulatory hurdles.
Importance: 63.1% | Urgency: 37.7%