The Taipei City Government is rolling out a new phase of its innovation strategy. To advance the "Three Arrows for Startups" policy and strengthen the city's competitiveness within the global innovation ecosystem, the "InnoPad Taipei," located in Nangang and spanning approximately 5,300 square meters, has completed preliminary planning and is scheduled to officially launch in mid-2026. The hub will serve as the first landing point for international startups establishing operations in Taiwan.
Nangang: a convergence hub for startups, building a cross-domain innovation network
In recent years, Nangang has rapidly evolved into a major innovation and technology hub in Taipei. With its strategic three-rail transit convergence and proximity to high-tech industry clusters - including Neihu Technology Park, Nangang Software Park, and the Taipei Bioinnovation Park - as well as Nangang Exhibition Center, the district has become a concentrated center for leading enterprises and talent. Recognizing this locational advantage, the city has positioned InnoPad Taipei as a nexus where enterprises, accelerators, investors, and domestic and international startups converge, fostering an ecosystem for cross-regional and cross-disciplinary innovation collaboration. The hub connects Taipei's complete entrepreneurial resource chain - including incubators, corporate partners, international accelerators, and local startup communities - to build a comprehensive one-stop international landing service system. This will help startups rapidly access local resources, expand business opportunities, and strengthen engagement and collaboration within the global ecosystem.
Three core functional zones: meeting diverse startup needs
The hub's interior is organised around three major functional zones tailored to the needs of startups at different stages: Co-working Area: Flexible workspace for early-stage teams seeking quick landing and agile operations.
Independent Office Zone: Suitable for growing teams that requires stable, dedicated office space.
Meeting and Co-creation Spaces: Supporting corporate partnership discussions, Demo Days, medium to large-scale events, and cross-domain exchanges.
What makes the hub even more attractive is that teams signing a one-year contract will receive complimentary company registration services, significantly lowering administrative barriers to entrepreneurship. International teams with a clear landing plan can also apply directly for residency and receive hands-on consulting support.
Building a city-level accelerator network, connecting corporate needs and global markets
The hub will host a network of startup accelerators, including general-purpose and corporate accelerators, offering services such as entrepreneurial mentorship, fundraising consulting, technology integration, corporate partnerships, and international market expansion pathways. Together, these will form a complete "startup growth acceleration chain."
The city government emphasized that related strategies will be coordinated across departments and continuously adjusted to ensure the hub remains aligned with global innovation trends over the long term.
More than a building - a growth engine for Taipei's startup ecosystem
The Taipei City Government stresses that the hub's core value goes far beyond providing office space. Its mission is to build a long-term, sustainable innovation ecosystem.
The hub will: Provide comprehensive one-stop landing services, regularly host international startup showcases, organize cross-border matchmaking events and Demo Days, offer corporate networking sessions, entrepreneurship courses, and strategy workshops, and bring together global entrepreneurs, legal entities, incubators, and investors.
Through these initiatives, the hub aims to attract more international teams to establish operations, collaborate, and invest in Taipei - further elevating the city's visibility on the global innovation map.
Taipei's next leap: becoming a global entrepreneur-friendly city
The city government stated that "InnoPad Taipei" represents a significant milestone in advancing Taipei's innovation and technology policies. The city is committed to creating an open, welcoming, and competitive startup ecosystem and will continue to promote international collaboration, helping more entrepreneurs realize their dreams in Taipei and expand globally, ultimately establishing Taipei as a truly global entrepreneur-friendly city.
