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 – West Coast Expansion: San Francisco is a government-supported accelerator designed to help high-potential Taiwanese startups enter and engage with the U.S. market through structured preparation, direct ecosystem access, and real-world market validation.
Backed by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the program connects selected startups with Silicon Valley’s venture capital networks, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystem, enabling them to validate their positioning, refine go-to-market strategies, and unlock cross-border opportunities.
Rather than a short-term study tour, the program is designed as an intensive market immersion experience, focusing on direct engagement with investors, partners, and the broader startup ecosystem in San Francisco.
The Program aims to:
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Enable startups to validate their positioning within the U.S. market
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Facilitate direct interactions with venture capitalists and industry stakeholders
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Create tangible business development opportunities and pilot collaborations
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Strengthen global positioning and brand visibility in a competitive ecosystem
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Build long-term relationships within the U.S. local network
Program Focus – San Francisco
This program is open to startups across all industries.
San Francisco and the Bay Area represent one of the world’s most concentrated venture capital and technology ecosystems, making it a critical entry point for startups seeking global scale.
The West Coast phase is designed around direct market engagement and ecosystem integration, including:
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Structured ecosystem engagement and curated networking
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Participation in SF Tech Week (Oct 5–11)
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Participation in TechCrunch Disrupt & Startup Battlefield 200 (Oct 13–15)
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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
TechCrunch Disrupt
SF 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, it 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
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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 pilot opportunities, partnerships, and investor follow-ups
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Build authentic, long-term relationships within the Bay Area ecosystem
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This phase enables deep ecosystem integration beyond surface-level exposure.
TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the largest global startup and venture capital conferences, 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
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Participation provides:
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Global-stage exposure
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Access to highly concentrated investor networks
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Media visibility and brand positioning
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Direct engagement with potential customers and strategic partners
Dual Strategy: Access + Exposure
By participating in both SF Tech Week and TechCrunch Disrupt, startups benefit from a dual approach:
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Private ecosystem access (relationship-building, real conversations)
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Global exposure (scale, visibility, investor reach)
This combination ensures startups not only get seen — but also get connected, validated, and followed up.
Pre-Landing Online Training
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.
