2025 IP² Scale Out Program
臺灣新創紐約落地加速計畫
拓展國際市場

Overview

IP² Scale Out Program is a startup accelerator program that committed to helping Taiwanese startups soar internationally.

This initiative is supported by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (SMESA, MOEA), inviting startups aiming to expand into the Eastern U.S. market to participate.

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We led 15 Taiwanese startups to land in New York City from June 2 to June 27, where they participated in an intensive acceleration program that included:

10 online training sessions
Over 58 one-on-one business matchmaking meetings
Participation in 43 startup events, including key major events such as:
- NY Tech Week
- Techstars Demo Day
- 2025 Bio Event
- Google Cloud AI Demo Day
- Startup World Cup
Hosting 1 flagship startup showcase: Taiwan Demo Day
6 on-site visits to key innovation hubs and partners

In total, the program generated over 100 business development and fundraising opportunities, strengthening global visibility and traction for Taiwan’s innovation powerhouses.

local
partners

Collaborate with New York-based accelerator, EntreCamp.

Selecting 15 Taiwanese startups to join.

Based on an evaluation of :

Operational capabilities
Product development progress
International market demand
Trends in technology and industry

landing training

Features a four-week immersive landing training in New York.

Lessons :

One-on-one Pitch Training
Entrepreneurs and Industry Experts as mentors
US VC & entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Funding, Mentorship, Resources, Market Channels

iNvestment
Demo day

The "Taiwan Demo Day" will be held in Manhattan, New York.

Potential U.S. investors, partners, and customers will be invited to attend.
A platform for startups to showcase their innovative products and technologies.
Cross-border business opportunities between Taiwan and the U.S.

eXPERT
Consulting

"U.S. Advisory Group"

Led by renowned serial entrepreneur, Terry Hsiao.

Expertise in various fields, sharing cross-border business experiences and insights into the U.S. local market.

Selected Team

Opening Ceremony

On May 20, 2025, we hosted the "i2i Spark-Innovation Meet Industry" Networking Party in Taipei, bringing together over 100 participants from the startup, investment, corporates and innovation ecosystems.

We were honored to welcome representatives from:

Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), MOEA
Canadian Trade Office in Taipei
Netherlands Office Taipei
Taipei Representative Office of Flanders (Belgium)
CzechInvest
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association

This event also gathered startup teams from Canada, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Japan, many of whom were in Taiwan to participate in COMPUTEX and InnoVEX.

It provided a unique opportunity for cross-border networking and partnership building, strengthening Taiwan’s role as a hub for global innovation exchange.

New York Landing Training Course

To strengthen local market adaptability and maximize the value of business matchmaking in New York, the program provided one month of intensive capacity building, including:

Localization Strategy Workshops: Tailored training to help startups adapt their products and business models to the cultural, economic, and legal landscape of the U.S. market.
Pitch Coaching: Expert-led 1-on-1 sessions on pitch deck optimization, Q&A handling, and presentation refinement.
Networking Practice: Practical sessions on U.S. investor communication and real-time simulation of startup-investor interactions.

Ahead of the trip, all participating startups were asked to submit detailed 1-on-1 matchmaking requests, specifying:

Target industries
Desired types of partners or collaborators
Specific companies, institutions, or accelerators they wished to connect with

Based on these inputs, the program curated personalized matchups with local industry players, accelerators, investors, and research institutions that aligned with each team’s business focus and expansion goals. These matchmakings were conducted primarily through in-person meetings, fostering deeper engagement, trust-building, and long-term partnership potential.

Visits for Local Ecosystem Integration

To foster long-term impact, the program facilitated strategic visits and deepened partnerships with key ecosystem players across New York and the East Coast. These visits aimed to connect startups with essential policy, industry, and commercialization networks. Highlights include:

Graphen
Giftpack NY Office (Alumni of our 1st cohort)
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
PharmaEssentia Innovation Research Center (PIRC)
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)

Taiwan Demo Day in New York

On June 26, we hosted Taiwan Demo Day in Manhattan, New York, marking the highlight of this year’s program.

The event was co-hosted in collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, drawing over 150 registered attendees, including U.S. venture capitalists, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners.

In parallel, an Investor Round Table was held to facilitate high-quality 1-on-1 networking between Taiwanese founders and U.S. investors, tech professionals, and corporate partners, laying the groundwork for future business and fundraising opportunities.