Powering with Taiwan’s Industry Edge

Officially launched in May 2025, TAI1 is Taiwan’s first dedicated AI accelerator, powered by StarFab, Taiwan’s largest corporate accelerator. Bringing together resources from the NVIDIA Inception program, TAI1 unites local and international industry leaders to drive AI innovation.

By combining StarFab’s access to Taiwan’s leading industries with NVIDIA Inception’s technical support and global resources, we empower startups to break through AI bottlenecks, accelerate real-world deployment, and scale their global impact. 

Selected startups will have the opportunity to access global and domestic exhibition resources, NVIDIA Inception Program resources (including AI hardware/software technical support and compute power), as well as business collaboration opportunities with Taiwan’s leading industries.

 

Key Resources

Exhibition Resources in Taiwan and Overseas

NVIDIA Inception Program: AI Software and Hardware Technical Support and Computing Resources

Business Collaboration with Taiwan’s Leading Industries

Who We Are Looking For

Companies established within the last 10 years (founded in or after 2017)

AI startups

Startups focused on manufacturing, healthcare, robotics, retail, logistics, or applications and solutions built on AI, generative AI, or large language model (LLM) agents

If you are not already an NVIDIA Inception member, you will be required to apply to the program upon selection.

Focus Areas

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Robotics

Retail

Logistics

Applications Powered by AI, Generative AI, or LLM Agents

Program Journey

1. Applications Open
Application period: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Friday, July 17, 2026
2. Application Review
  • ◼ Review of application materials
  • ◼ Startups that pass the initial review will be invited for an interview.
3. Business Mentoring / AI Software and Hardware Enablement
a. The TAI1 team will work with each startup to develop a tailored mentoring plan.
b. Connect startups with leading companies across industries to explore business collaboration opportunities and enhance startups’ market value.
c. NVIDIA Inception program resources include:
  • ◼ Complimentary credits for self-paced courses from the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
  • ◼ Cloud credits from NVIDIA partners
  • ◼ Opportunities to connect with investors through Inception Capital Connect
  • ◼ Access to exclusive events for NVIDIA Inception Program members
  • ◼ Technical consultation hours with experts
4. Business Collaboration Discussions
a. Facilitate collaboration between startups and leading companies to develop new business opportunities.
b. Opportunities to showcase solutions co-created by startups and their partners, specifically inviting benchmark enterprises from Taiwan's leading industries, and facilitating further business discussions and partnerships between attending companies and startups.
5. Investor Matchmaking
Matchmaking with strategic investment funds for future fundraising rounds
6. Marketing and Exhibition Opportunities in Taiwan and Overseas
Opportunities to participate in major domestic and international tech expos (e.g., NVIDIA GTC, InnoVEX) to attract business partnerships, investment, and media exposure.

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Applications close on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 23:59 (GMT+8). Apply here: https://forms.gle/jpjL6EAS2cLj6spo9

The organizer may adjust the program content and schedule as needed. Shortlisted startups will be notified individually of further details.

Contact: Ariel Chou | ariel@starfabx.com

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