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Garage+
Garage+ is a zero-equity startup incubator based in Taiwan, established in 2008. It focuses on fostering early-stage technology startups and enhancing the startup ecosystem through various support programs.
Overview
What Garage+ does
What Garage+ is
Garage+ is a zero-equity startup incubator based in Taiwan, established in 2008. It focuses on fostering early-stage technology startups and enhancing the startup ecosystem through various support programs.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2008
- Approximate age
- About 18 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Find Garage+ elsewhere
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Capability profile
Garage+ as a funder
Investment thesis
Garage+ aims to connect startups with international markets and foster partnerships among entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Focus narrative
Garage+ invests in and supports startups across various sectors, including AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, CarTech, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, and E-Mobility. The organization targets startups at different stages, specifically from Seed to Series B, and focuses on bridging international startups with Taiwanese companies that are key players in the global supply chain.
Value beyond capital
Garage+ provides startups with access to a network of industry leaders, potential partners, and funding opportunities, enhancing their chances of success in the competitive market.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceInternet of ThingsHealthcareMobility & TransportationEnergyRobotics & Autonomous Systems
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 600
Portfolio context
Garage+ has supported over 600 startups since its inception, achieving a fundraising success rate of 75%. Notable portfolio companies include Qnext, which developed FileFlex for remote data access and management; LUCID, offering 360° imaging technology for mobile and IoT markets; and Sorama, providing sound and vibration optimization solutions.
Capability profile
Garage+ as a program host
Program thesis
Garage+ is an incubation center supported by the Epoch Foundation, established to connect startups with international markets and foster partnerships among entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations.
Focus narrative
Garage+ invests in and supports startups across various sectors, including AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, CarTech, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, and E-Mobility. The organization targets startups at different stages, specifically from Seed to Series B, and focuses on bridging international startups with Taiwanese companies that are key players in the global supply chain.
Value and support
Garage+ offers various programs for startups, including the Starship Program for those that have not yet raised funds and the Startup Global Program for those that have raised funds and for international startups. The organization also engages with the community through events and workshops.
Format and cadence
- Cohorts per year
- 2
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- February 28, 2026
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceInternet of ThingsHealthcareMobility & TransportationEnergyRobotics & Autonomous Systems
- Regions
- Asia
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Garage+ has supported over 600 startups since its inception, achieving a fundraising success rate of 75%. Notable portfolio companies include Qnext, which developed FileFlex for remote data access and management; LUCID, offering 360° imaging technology for mobile and IoT markets; and Sorama, providing sound and vibration optimization solutions.
Capability profile
Garage+ as a community
Community overview
Garage+ is an incubation center supported by the Epoch Foundation, established in 2008. It aims to connect startups with international markets and has received support from over 30 Taiwanese companies, including TSMC, Delta Electronics, and Wistron. Garage+ serves as a model for NPO-supported startups in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering partnerships among entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations to create a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Community focus
Garage+ invests in and supports startups across various sectors, including AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, CarTech, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, and E-Mobility. The organization targets startups at different stages, specifically from Seed to Series B, and focuses on bridging international startups with Taiwanese companies that are key players in the global supply chain.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a network of over 600 startups, partnerships with major Taiwanese companies, and participation in various programs designed to enhance their growth and market entry strategies.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 600
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- February 28, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open and application
- Stages
- Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B
- Regions
- Asia
Community activity
Events and activity
Garage+ hosts numerous events, including the Spring Festival, Year-End Event focusing on AI trends, Open House for showcasing technologies, and Founder’s Night featuring talks from industry leaders. Workshops and conferences cover topics such as fundraising, market entry strategies, and talent acquisition.
Notable members
Notable portfolio companies include Qnext, LUCID, and Sorama. Key team members include Eric Wu from Wistron Corporation, Dalton Hsu from Swingvy Taiwan, Henry Huang from Deloitte, and Christina Chiang from Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law.
Capability profile
Garage+ as an event host
Event focus
Garage+ invests in and supports startups across various sectors, including AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, CarTech, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, and E-Mobility. The organization targets startups at different stages, specifically from Seed to Series B, and focuses on bridging international startups with Taiwanese companies that are key players in the global supply chain.
Format narrative
Garage+ engages with the community through various events and workshops, including Open House, Founder’s Night, and Workshops and Conferences covering topics such as fundraising, market entry strategies, and talent acquisition.
Participant value
Garage+ serves as a model for NPO-supported startups in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering partnerships among entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations to create a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Format and cadence
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- February 28, 2026
Audience and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceInternet of ThingsHealthcareMobility & TransportationEnergyRobotics & Autonomous Systems
- Regions
- Asia
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Notable speakers include Eric Wu (Vice President, Wistron Corporation), Dalton Hsu (General Manager, Swingvy Taiwan), Henry Huang (Executive Vice President, Deloitte), and Christina Chiang (Partner, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law).
Past editions
Garage+ has supported over 600 startups since its inception, achieving a fundraising success rate of 75%. Notable portfolio companies include Qnext, LUCID, and Sorama.
Common questions
What to know about Garage+
Upseed classifies Garage+ under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, community, and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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