Global venture capital investor 500 Startups announced that it has picked 13 Taiwanese and seven international startups to be part of the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) Accelerator Program.
The TTA program aims to impact Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem by nurturing local and international startups that have the potential to scale regionally and globally.
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.
The 20 startups 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, according to the announcement.
“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.”
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.
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