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Formerly known as Green Accelerator , the national programme was rebranded in 2025 as Green Tech Accelerator . Spearheaded by Commercialisation and Industry Service Centre of Industrial Technology Research Institute , the Taiwanese initiative targets highemission sectors such as electronics , energy and steel , developing economically impactful carbon reduction solutions . Through coaching and training workshops , cross-industry expert guidance and technological support , the accelerator helps start-ups achieve proof of business ( PoB ), validate and implement innovative solutions .

The accelerator team emphasises the importance of a co-creation framework , requiring start-ups and enterprises to collaborate and align on net zero emission goals and carbon footprint assessment . By offering scenario simulations , sustainable supply chain analysis and cross-industry trends and policies , the programme enhances start-ups and their customers ’ practical carbon reduction capabilities and sustainability expertise . Additionally , a systematic matchmaking mechanism fosters collaboration between start-ups and enterprises , enabling broader carbon reduction impacts and facilitating the adoption of green technology as well as access to green financing and impact investing breakthroughs .

Expanding to global markets : Dual gateways to Dubai and Singapore

For the first time , Green Tech Accelerator participated in 2024 GITEX Expand North Star in Dubai under the Taiwan Start-up Pavilion , tapping into the Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ) market while positioning itself as a springboard to Europe . Selected start-ups in the realm of water management , renewable energy , discarded textiles transformation , circular economy , eco-friendly materials and autonomous driving achieved global recognition , reaching the finals of the GITEX Supernova Challenge and showcasing Taiwan ’ s competitive edges in the green technology field . Simultaneously , leveraging consulting resources in Singapore connected startups with potential local partners , helping them expand into Southeast Asia . Such international market exploration not only broadens start-ups ’ global perspectives but also helps them identify concrete market opportunities and collaborators for carbon reduction solutions through exhibitions and competitions .

Precision mentorship and business validation : Tackling industry carbon reduction challenges

Green Tech Accelerator requires startups to demonstrate proof of concept ( PoC ) and work with enterprises to advance toward proof of service ( PoS ). Over a six-month incubation period , the programme boosts start-ups into refining their business models , identifying corporate pain points and technological implementation paths and developing quantifiable carbon reduction blueprints . These improve their success rate in collaborating on ESG sustainability projects . From ‘ soft landing ’ to ‘ solution export ’, the accelerator provides industry linkage and collaboration pathways , enabling start-ups to expand their technology applications and offer specific carbon reduction solutions , analyse tangible benefits and simulate carbon management strategies for industries both domestically and internationally .

Driving co-creation for a sustainable future

In 2024 , Green Tech Accelerator propelled 10 Taiwanese startups into forming strategic connections with publicly listed companies as well as market resources in MENA region and Southeast Asia markets . The programme enhanced participants ’ knowledge and technological professionalism in carbon reduction and facilitated new market entry through international exposures . �

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