500 Startups Kicks-off Taiwan Tech Arena Accelerator Program to Strengthen Taiwan’s Startup Ecosystem

The global program has selected 13 Taiwanese and 7 international startups

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach
– 3 September 2021 – Global venture capital firm
500 Startups announced today that it has selected 20 startups to be part of
the Taiwan Tech Arena (“TTA”) Accelerator Program. The program aims to impact
Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem, by nurturing local and international startups
that have the potential to scale regionally and globally.

 

Joining
13 Taiwanese companies are 7 international startups that aim to build or expand
their businesses in Taiwan. They are building tech-enabled solutions to issues
in several sectors, including healthcare, HR, fintech, IT, education, consumer
services, marketing, and design.

 

The
eight-week accelerator program offers 500 Startups’ signature accelerator
growth curriculum, including workshops and masterclasses where participants can
leverage access to 500 Startups’ global network of mentors, founders, and
industry stakeholders.

 

“We
believe the startup community in Taiwan has tremendous potential, with the
program receiving more than 180 applicants,” said Carrie Liauw, Regional
Director of 500 Startups’ APAC program. “We’re very excited to bring together a
strong selection of founders, who will receive unwavering support through this
program. We believe that the program will play a central role in Taiwan’s
startup ecosystem.”

 

“For years, Taiwan was well-known as a major chip manufacturer, but we
are now   making significant strides in
the digital space. Our partnership with 500 Startups plays a central role in
our quest to build a world-class startup ecosystem,” says a TTA Representative.

 

The
startups in the program are:

 

Aibou:
All-in-one workforce management tool for shift-work industries, with easily
actionable data analytics.

 

AIDirect:
Empowers dentists with AI algorithm and material database, to provide a
quicker, painless and more precise treatment for patients.

 

aiseed Inc.:
Developing an autonomous drone platform and total solutions to help any size
companies adopt advanced autonomous vehicles to reach their business goal by
reducing inefficient and redundant operations.

 

Artzy:
Brings creative talent and businesses together to spark new possibilities.

 

CreatorDB:
An influencer marketing software platform plus agency focused on using big data
analytics with AI to help companies run marketing campaigns with social media
creators efficiently both in terms of time and cost.

 

Crescendo Lab:
Build simple, practical software and data solutions to transform enterprises to
better communicate with their customer

 

Dent&Co:
Online dental booking platform.

 

dipp,
Inc.: Aims to transform visual design process into a scientific one through
design analysis and automation of design production workflow.

 

Fluv:
Asia’s leading pet care platform.

 

Giftpack:
AI-powered corporate gifting CRM that elevates the experience and process.

 

GoSky AI Inc.:
AI-powered data analytics communication tool for businesses.

 

KryptoGO:
Helps financial institutions, such as banks, insurance, and VASPs to quickly
identify money-laundering risks with a due diligence engine built on top of AI
and DLT.

 

MyProGuide:
Professional tour guide center.

 

OakMega:
Enables customers to build trustful relationships with your VIP customers.

 

OnMyGrad
Limited: Supercharges campus recruitment with immersive
virtual experiences and exclusive industry insights for emerging talents.

 

ShowHue:
Creates high converting product images automatically.

 

Spaceship:
A platform where users can easily and instantly compare and book international
courier services.

 

SparkAmplify:
AI-powered PR, unleashing a brand’s media coverage potential.

 

Talent Basket:
Edtech platform that helps companies hire top global students.

 

YajanTech Co.Ltd.:
AR/VR and facial recognition technologies applicable to multiple industries.

In
addition to the above, 500 Startups has also worked with a number of other
Taiwanese startups to provide them with resources and support, including Blocto,
Carvis
AI, CYBAVO,
InfuseAI,
MangaX,
Phase
and Rosetta.ai.

 

To
register for the Demo Day of the TTA Accelerator Program, please sign up at https://bit.ly/2Vd4wlx.
To learn more about the TTA Accelerator Program, please visit https://ecosystems.500.co/taiwan-tech-arena.