BE Health Ventures and Taipei Medical University have co-launched the POC (proof of the concept) Program that focuses on product or prototype-ready startups that are looking for traction in the Asian market. Based in Taipei, Taiwan we leverage the unique strengths of our ecosystem to position our accelerator program as the gateway to Asia. Our unparalleled access to hospital facilities, research institutes, investors, healthcare experts and other industry stakeholders help you secure funding and expand your market to Japan, Greater China, and SEA. Taipei Medical University has six world-class hospitals under their management, with a focus on innovation and smart hospitals. Establishing them as an ideal partner for those venturing into the Asian healthcare market.
International Market Expansion
Startups teams participating in the acceleration program could be selected for the opportunity to expand to US and Japan market through our international partners: UCSF Rosenman institute (US) and Premo (Japan). Selected startup teams would have opportunities to connect with key stakeholders and medical institutions in San Francisco and Tokyo.
Key Acceleration
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NEEDS VALIDATION
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HOSPITAL PILOT SITE
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CLINICAL IMMERSION
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MEDICAL RESOURCE
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R&D/ MANUFACTURING
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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LEGAL/ REGULATIONS
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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REIMBURSEMENTS
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FUNDRAISING
Program Highlight
International mentor
Support from more than 100 international mentors
Funding
Opportunity to be funded up to $35K consultation resources
Duration
20-24 weeks or longer
Startups courses
Courses including overseas market expansion, business model establishment, medical regulations, fund raising, etc.
Roadshow
Local & International (Japan、China、SEA、US) exposure
Medical resource support
Cooperation with the TMU and Show Chwan Health Care System
Program Progress
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Validate
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AI Medical Research Center
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Need and product validation
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Demo Site in Taiwan
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Refine
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Referring data scientist
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Assisting data acquire
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Preparing strategy to enter major Asian markets
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Engaging stakeholders
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Developing knowledge of the region
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Implement
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Achieving milestones
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IP Strategy
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Channel Strategy
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Regulatory Strategy
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Market Expansion
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Investor Data RoomInvestor Data Room
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Next Stage Funding
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Securing inward funding
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Road Show
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Opportunity to be funded up to 200K
Focus Area
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Telehealth
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Precision Medicine
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Next Generation Sequencing
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Smart Hospital
Artificial Intelligence
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Medical Imaging
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Auxiliary Diagnosis
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Health Management
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Drug Discovery
Medical Device
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Advanced Biomaterials
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Monitoring & Therapeutics
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Delivery Platform
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IVD diagnosis
Program Events
Clinical Immersion Workshop
1 on 1
Meeting
Professional
Lectures
Demo Day
Previous Batch
Startup say about us
“The TMU accelerator team has been very helpful, organizsing sessions on topics crucial for a start-up to understand the healthcare ecosystem in Taiwan. More importantly, they have connected us to partners and mentors who provided useful and actionable feedback to improve our company and product. .”
— Rachel Hong, Chief Technology Officer, Meracle
Timeline
Recuiting
From NOW
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2024/12/15
Selection
2025/01
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2025/02
Training
2025/03
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2025/07
Demo Day
2025/07
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2025/08
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Applicant criteria
Startup company that has prototypes of products in the fields of "digital health", "artificial intelligence medical", and "medical device" and aims to develop in the international market.
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