Taipei hard tech Canadian Technology Accelerator

Are you an innovative hard tech developer seeking new business ventures and markets? Looking to commercialize or expand in the Indo-Pacific? 

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) in Taipei is recruiting companies specializing in hard tech across various sub-sectors. Through this business development program, you’ll:

• gain access to leading global information and communications technology (ICT) companies
• validate your technology
• benefit from strategic partnerships with key Taiwanese industry leaders

Hard tech refers to technologies involving complex physical components or hardware, often relying on advanced materials, emerging technologies and deep engineering. Historically, innovations in hard tech have been capital-intensive, requiring substantial investment to develop and commercialize. 

Taiwan’s highly interconnected ICT industry includes global players in:

• semiconductors
• aerospace, robotics
• advanced communications
• healthcare

Its strength in hardware manufacturing creates an ideal environment for Canadian innovators offering complementary software and deep-tech solutions to integrate with next-generation hardware. 

Continued investment and international partnerships are driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, positioning Taiwan as a leader in deep technology advancements across sectors. This demand pairs well with Canada’s flourishing hard tech ecosystem and cutting-edge R&D capabilities, where small and medium-sized tech firms excel in fields such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy solutions and materials science. 

The Taipei hard tech CTA delivers:

• tailored introductions and opportunities to present to potential buyers, strategic partners, and investors
• access to trade shows, events, and databases to highlight your company’s capabilities to a targeted audience of partners and local stakeholders
• a deeper understanding of the opportunities that may exist for your technology in Taiwan and across Asia
• potential pilot projects, partnerships and investments, and/or sales in Taiwan and Asia

The program is designed to help participants expand their business networks in Taiwan and foster strategic partnerships with Taiwanese industry stakeholders. The program is most suitable for (but not exclusive to) Canadian companies with innovative solutions that can be embedded or integrated onto all physical hardware equipment and devices in the following areas:

• robotics: 
  • sensors
  • humanoid robotics including cobots
  • autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
  • AI
  • simulations
• advanced communications: 
  • cybersecurity
  • antennas
  • 6G
  • GEO/MEO/LEO satellites
• aerospace: 
  • quantum materials
  • drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
  • space situational awareness systems
  • autonomous flight systems
  • predictive maintenance
  • mission planning
• semiconductors: 
  • new materials
  • chip design
  • manufacturing
  • waste management

Companies aiming to achieve the following goals will get the most out of the program:

• joint development for prototyping and commercialization
• proof-of-concept (POC) or pilot project opportunities
• market testing or business development in Taiwan and beyond
• mass production or reduction of manufacturing cost
• corporate venture capital financing 

Companies should already have some traction in the field. Ideally, companies should have successful use cases in North America, Europe, or North Asia, and a clear strategy to enter Taiwan and/or Asia.

The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.

The Taipei hard tech CTA collaborates with several local partners to deliver the program. Following cohort selection, the program will begin in early April 2026 and last for two months. Given benefits of face-to-face interaction, participants are highly encouraged to make an in-market visit to attend with the anchor event, COMPUTEX & InnoVEX in Taipei from June 2 to 5, 2026.

Participants will enjoy services including:

• an interview opportunity with tech reporter for Digital Yellow Page (virtual) 
• mentor consultation for market preparation (virtual)
• CTA Demo Day pitch opportunity (virtual) 
• business-to-business meetings with targeted stakeholders (in-person and virtual)
• showcase at COMPUTEX & InnoVEX in Taipei from June 2 to 5, 2026 (in-person)
• site visits and networking opportunities (in-person)