Plug and Play Launches Taiwan Office and Opens Applications for Inaugural Accelerator

TAOYUAN,June 25, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play, the world's largest innovation platform, has officially opened its first office inTaoyuan City. This expansion marks a major milestone in the company's mission to connect startups with global corporations, investors, and innovation hubs acrossAsiaand beyond.

Plug and Play Taiwan held its first Selection Day earlier this year.

"We're proud to welcome Plug and Play to Taoyuan City,"said Cheng Chang, Director, Economic Development Department of Taoyuan City Government."This collaboration reflects our commitment to becoming a global hub for innovation and advanced technology. We look forward to supporting local and international startups as they grow and thrive here."

To build on the momentum of itsrecent launch, Plug and Play Taiwan is now opening applications for Batch 1. The program, focused on startups innovating in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, IoT, and deeptech, aims to accelerate early- and growth-stage companies with disruptive technologies and global potential.

Plug and Play Taiwan Batch 0, which served as a pilot, successfully brought together startups who had the opportunity to present at Plug and Play's Silicon Valley June Summit 2025. The experience showcased the strength ofTaiwan'sstartup ecosystem and its global relevance.

"Taiwanis rapidly gaining recognition as a global innovation hotspot,"saidJohannes Rott, VP, Plug and Play."With our new office and accelerator program, we're excited to support the next generation of game-changing startups from this region."

Startups selected for Batch 1 will receive:

  • Tailored mentorship from industry experts and successful founders
  • Matchmaking with Plug and Play's network of over 550 global partners
  • Fundraising support and direct VC introductions
  • Exposure at global summits, including in Silicon Valley
  • Soft-landing and go-to-market support acrossAsiaand the U.S.

The deadline for startup applications isJuly 7, 2025, with the program projected to launch inAugust 2025.

Startups interested in joining the program can apply here:plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/taoyuan-city

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs, run startup acceleration programs, and have invested in hundreds of successful companies, including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visithttps://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.

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