TAOYUAN, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, the world’s largest innovation platform, has officially opened its first office in Taoyuan City. This expansion marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to connect startups with global corporations, investors, and innovation hubs across Asia and 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 its recent 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 of Taiwan’s startup ecosystem and its global relevance.
“Taiwan is rapidly gaining recognition as a global innovation hotspot,” said Johannes 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 across Asia and the U.S.
The deadline for startup applications is July 7, 2025, with the program projected to launch in August 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, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.
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