Startup@Taipei

The Theme R&D Subsidy is a funding program launched by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government (hereafter referred to as the Department). It aims to promote innovation and development in emerging industries based on policy objectives and industry trends.
Unlike general subsidies, this program is not open on a regular basis. Each application round features specific themes and timelines, which are announced separately by the Department.

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If the business premises consist of adjacent units or different floors of the same building, the division or combination of the used area may affect the review results. While each individual address may meet the requirements when submitted separately, a combined review may find that the total area does not comply with regulations. Therefore, it is recommended to apply for a combined address review to avoid potential violations of urban planning or building regulations when operating as a merged entity, which could result in penalties.

When submitting an application, please select one primary address and include any additional address numbers (including floors) that need to be reviewed together in the address remarks section.

For company or business registration, if separate pre-review results for adjacent or same-building addresses are submitted, the Commercial Office will assist or request the applicant to apply for a combined review to prevent unintentional violations of relevant regulations and subsequent penalties.

An online store refers to a store that sells goods through a virtual online channel, and uses online marketing, direct sales, or store shelf sales as marketing channels . If you have been operating a retail business in a store and sell goods through online marketing, the application for business registration is no different from that of a general store, and the business items depend on the type of goods sold.
If you operate a retail business in a non-traditional retail manner without a store, using mail and electronic media such as radio, television, and the Internet, you should register as "F399040 Non-store Retail Business"; in addition, according to the legislative intent of Article 9 of the Business Registration Act, the business of a business registration can be recorded in a general manner as "In addition to permitted businesses, businesses that are not prohibited or restricted by laws and regulations may be operated."

The distinction between "New Brand Establishment" and "Brand Update or Rebuilt" is based on the applicant's project plan rather than a strict set of guidelines.

New Brand Establishment: This category is intended for companies or teams launching a brand for the first time. Applicants in this category are generally focused on developing or promoting a new brand to establish a presence and recognition in the market.
Brand Update or Rebuilt: This option is designed for brands with an existing market presence, where the goal is to expand, enhance brand value, or adapt to evolving market demands.
We encourage applicants to carefully evaluate their brand’s current status and objectives, selecting the category that best aligns with their developmental needs.

When applying to list a "Co-working Space" on the Startup@Taipei website, an "Advanced Inquiry on Business Venues" must be conducted first. The items in the inquiry must be verified and approved by the respective inquiry units before the listing can be made.

Yes, you can. Regardless of whether you have previously applied for or are currently applying for loans from other government agencies, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for this loan, you may apply. However, if you have previously applied for or are currently applying for other government loans, the approval of the loan will still depend on various factors such as your qualifications, financial structure, use of funds, business status, industry outlook, loan amount, loan term, and grace period. It is recommended that applicants carefully evaluate these aspects when submitting their applications.

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A company should be established over one year and has sales income on 401 tax report or has increased company capital in the past one year.

The maximum subsidy for labor career training is NT$800 thousand; however, the career training subsidy may be increased to a maximum of NT$1 million for enterprises with the recommendation of Taipei City public career institutes, and enterprises that have increased the employment of middle-aged unemployed workers to a total of 1% of that of the original employees.