23 Daily — According to news.pchome.com.tw, on October 29, 2026, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs hosted the 9th cohort Propel results presentation event of the TAcc+ accelerator program. The event showcased the practical achievements of 20 deep-tech startups specializing in artificial intelligence, green transformation, and smart manufacturing. More than 58 venture capital firms, corporate strategic investors, and industry experts attended, facilitating business matchmaking and technical exchange to accelerate the integration of innovative solutions into industry supply chains and funding resources.
TAcc+ Accelerator Fosters Deep-Tech Innovations Connecting Startups and Industry
The Propel event emphasized three main areas: space technology, artificial intelligence, and green transformation. Through the TAcc+ program's mechanisms, including expert mentorship, proof of concept (PoC) validations, investment matchmaking, and international connections, startups effectively aligned their solutions with real industry challenges and refined their business models. The SME Administration highlighted Taiwan startups’ agile R&D capacity as a crucial partner in upgrading traditional industries and facilitating digital low-carbon transformation amid global supply chain reorganization and industrial intelligence trends.
Diverse Deep-Tech Applications Highlighted in Space, AI, and Green Energy
In space technology, 'StarPhase Technology' offered satellite communication chips enhancing signal stability and operational efficiency. In AI, 'Craftda Tech' combined AI with gas sensing technology to expand applications in food quality, environmental monitoring, and robotic olfaction; 'ChainData' supported manufacturing industry by integrating production line data and building AI training datasets; 'Memo Imaging' helped precision manufacturing and automotive sectors introduce AI to optimize production scheduling, workflow, and quality management, reducing reliance on engineering personnel and improving efficiency; 'Food Advisor' advanced food supply chain services to include transaction payments, assisting traditional catering in refining procurement and payment processes. In green transformation, 'Vigor Energy' integrated fuel cells and hydrogen systems providing power, hydrogen storage, and refueling solutions to lower barriers for hydrogen adoption, reflecting deep-tech potential in smart manufacturing, energy transition, and cross-domain applications.
Editor's take: Deep-Tech Startups Aligning with Industry Needs Open Doors to Global Markets
By leveraging diverse resources from government, incubators, investors, corporations, and international innovation networks, TAcc+ offers comprehensive support spanning technology development, business validation, funding matchmaking, and overseas expansion. This reduces technology commercialization risks and accelerates market entry. For entrepreneurs, joining such accelerators provides industry expert mentorship, PoC opportunities, refined business models, and funding access. Evaluation of effectiveness can be based on business collaborations, technological progress, investment traction, depth of industry partnerships, and success in international market reach. This model notably benefits startups in deep-tech fields with cross-sector integration capabilities, providing a robust platform for growth and competitiveness.