Taipei healthcare technology - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Are you looking for new opportunities to scale up your digital health or medical technology company? Taiwan is a leader in many critical technologies and is a strategic entry-point to Asia. The region's clusters of healthcare innovators and established venture capitalist network create opportunities for Canadian companies. The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) business development program can help you foster strategic partnerships, tap into the Taiwanese healthcare industry, validate your technology, and expand to Taiwan and Asia.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 at 11:59pm PT | October 1, 2024 to January 31, 2024 | About 1 hour per week |
Benefits of joining
The Taipei CTA delivers:
- tailored introductions and opportunities to present to potential buyers, strategic partners and investors
- access to trade shows, events and databases highlighting your company's capabilities to a targeted audience of partners and local stakeholders
- a deeper understanding of the opportunities for their technology in Taiwan and in Asia
Who should apply
We are seeking innovative Canadian healthcare technology (HealthTech) companies in the scale up, business development or investment raising stage. We are looking for innovative health technology (both hardware and software) in areas including:
- artificial intelligence (AI) assisted algorithm for devices, platforms or systems
- technology for diagnostics, monitoring or examination, rehabilitation and therapeutics
- edge, cloud, IoT platforms or blockchain-based application for medical data management
Your company must have:
- an innovative and unique minimum viable product or technology with the potential for growth
- existing market traction – ideally companies that already have successful use cases in North America, Europe or Asia
- specific goals and a clear strategy to enter Asia
The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.
How the program works
The CTA program will be delivered Online-only. No mandatory in-market visits required.
The program includes:
- market insight webinars and online workshops
- targeted business-to-business meetings with potential clients, strategic partners and investors
- opportunities to present at CTA virtual pitch
- tailored guidance and mentorship from sector experts
- events offering networking, showcase booths, speaking opportunities and more
Testimonials
"CTA helped us enter Taiwan and the greater SE Asian markets."
"I'm very grateful for the support and help provided by the CTA project! We have learned a lot and gained many resources."
Contact us
Learn more about this program by contacting:
Judy Chen
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator: Taipei
Canada's Trade Commissioner Service
judy.chen@international.gc.ca
