2026 IP² Scale Out Program
臺灣新創美國落地加速計畫
拓展國際市場
Overview
The IP² Scale Out Program is a government-supported accelerator designed to help high-potential Taiwanese startups expand into the U.S. market through structured preparation, ecosystem access, and real-world market engagement.
Backed by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the program supports Taiwanese startups with global ambitions by connecting them with international industry networks, venture capital communities, and cross-border business opportunities.
The Program aims to:
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Support Taiwanese startups in making informed U.S. market entry decisions
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Facilitate meaningful investor and corporate conversations
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Generate business development opportunities and pilot collaborations
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Strengthen international positioning and global brand visibility
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Build long-term cross-border ecosystem relationships
In 2026, we adopts a dual-coast expansion strategy, leading Taiwanese startups through structured U.S. market immersion experiences in 2 different programs:
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Program A: East Coast Market Immersion – Boston (6/29–7/6)
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Program B: West Coast Expansion – San Francisco (10/4–10/16)
Rather than short-term study tours, both programs focus on real connections, market validation, and actionable outcomes.
Program A: East Coast Market Immersion – Boston (6/29–7/6)
This program is specifically designed for healthcare and biotechnology startups.
Boston serves as a gateway to U.S. industry depth, research institutions, and sector-driven ecosystems.
Through curated visits and ecosystem engagement, participating startups will:
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Connect with innovation hubs, research institutions, and industry accelerators
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Engage with biotech, deep tech, and research-driven commercialization ecosystems
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Gain insights into U.S. industry collaboration models and GTM strategy refinement
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Build early-stage relationships within the East Coast innovation network
This phase focuses on market understanding, sector validation, and strategic positioning before deeper West Coast investor engagement.
Program B: West Coast Expansion – San Francisco (10/4–10/16)
This program is open to applications from startups in all fields.
San Francisco and the Bay Area represent one of the world’s most concentrated venture capital and technology ecosystems.
The West Coast phase includes:
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Structured ecosystem engagement and curated networking
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Participation in SF Tech Week (10/5–10/11)
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Participation in TechCrunch Disrupt & Startup Battlefield 200 (10/13–10/15)
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Facilitated B2B and investor matchmaking
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On-site business development meetings
This phase focuses on investment conversations, business development, and global exposure.
SF Tech Week 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
San Francisco Tech Week is one of the most dynamic ecosystem-driven innovation weeks in the U.S., featuring 500+ community-led events across venture capital, startups, and industry verticals.
Unlike traditional expos, SF Tech Week emphasizes:
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Founder-to-founder interaction
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Vertical-specific meetups
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Private VC events and curated roundtables
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Ecosystem-driven networking
Through curated participation, startups will:
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Engage directly with founders and operators
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Connect with local VCs, accelerators, and corporates
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Identify potential pilot projects, partnerships, and investor follow-ups
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Build authentic relationships within the Bay Area startup ecosystem
This phase enables deep ecosystem integration and relationship-building beyond large-scale conferences.
TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the largest global startup and venture capital conferences in the United States, attracting:
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10,000+ participants
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1,000+ investors
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300+ media outlets
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3,000+ startups
Participation provides:
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Global-stage exposure
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Access to concentrated investor networks
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Media visibility and branding opportunities
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Direct engagement with potential customers and strategic partners
By participating in TechCrunch Disrupt and Startup Battlefield 200 , startups benefit from a dual strategy of private ecosystem integration and large-scale global visibility.
Pre-Landing Online Training (Applicable to both Program A & B)
To maximize the effectiveness of U.S. engagement, the program includes structured online preparation prior to on-site participation.
U.S. Market Localization Strategy
Workshops to help startups adapt their business models, regulatory considerations, and go-to-market approaches for the U.S. market.
Pitch Coaching & Investor Readiness
1-on-1 and group coaching covering:
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Pitch deck optimization
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Storytelling refinement
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Fundraising strategy alignment
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Investor Q&A simulation
Cross-Border Communication & Ecosystem Navigation
Practical preparation including:
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U.S. investor communication norms
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Business etiquette and cultural expectations
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Market entry decision frameworks
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Strategic networking preparation
The objective is to ensure startups arrive in the U.S. market-ready, not exploratory.
