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For this year (2024), applicants who established their startups after January 1, 2016, are eligible to apply. For the next year (2025), the eligibility will apply to startups established after January 1, 2017, and so forth. 

According to the“Standard for Determining the Constitution of Startup ", the category of startups is limited to companies which have been established for less than 8 years. If a company has not yet been established, it can also apply. However, when submitting the application, it is required to provide the approval of “Company Name and Business Scope Reservation ". After the successful application, the company will provide "Certificate of Incorporation Registration" afterwards.

Procedures for entering Startup Terrace Linkou :

1. All tenants are required to fill in the "Settlement Application Form"

2. Determine whether it needs to pass the review meeting will depends on the nature of the enterprise

3. Enterprises that qualify as "Vital Startups" in digital technology industries such as AI and AIOT and "Service Enterprises" serving the above industries need to pass the review meeting in order to get discount price plan.

4. Apply for the general price plan and enter without passing the review meeting.

(1) Vital Startups: start-ups in digital technology-related industries such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, or start-ups with the prior written consent of the Chinese Enterprise Office. The above-mentioned start-up enterprise has completed company registration or business registration in accordance with the Company Law or Business Registration Law of China and has been established for less than 8 years; or registered with foreign legal organizations and established for less than 8 years. However, if the aforesaid establishment period is determined by the agency, unit or professional consultant appointed or entrusted by the executive organ to be relaxed, it shall be determined by the above-mentioned period.

(2) Service Enterprises:

1. General new venture: a domestic business that has completed company registration or business registration in accordance with China's Company Law or Business Registration Law and has been established for less than 8 years; or registered with foreign legal organizations and established for less than 8 years. However, if the aforesaid establishment period is determined by the agency, unit or professional consultant appointed or entrusted by the executive organ to be relaxed, it shall be determined by the above-mentioned period. In addition, enterprises that have been approved by the relevant start-up subsidy of the China Enterprise Department or selected by the entrepreneurship (Italian) competition can enter without review.

2. International accelerator: a legal person or institution established in Taiwan to assist the rapid growth of start-up operating companies, investing resources including workspace, capital, teachers, coaching and training, etc.

3. Entrepreneurial talent training business: a legal person or institution that cultivates innovative and entrepreneurial talents.

4. Auxiliary business or professional services of life services: business that provides various support or professional services required for the development of start-ups, such as specialty catering, smart business travel, unmanned shops, financial institutions, logistics services, telecommunications services, health care, legal or accounting consulting services, etc.

5. Other undertakings approved by the Review Committee: groups that do not fall into the above categories, but still need to encourage the development of innovation and entrepreneurship in accordance with policies or other relevant needs.

ABA base adopts a registration-and-review approach to expedite the administrative procedures for enterprises to settle in.

When the number of reviewers reaches more than three, the management team will arrange a review meeting and invite the committee to conduct a review, and if the new start-up meets the entry criteria, within one week after the review, the resident enterprise can know whether it has passed the review, and the new start-up can start to sign the settlement contact with ABA base.

If applying for an independent office, the application must be a wholly-owned, partnership, company or legal person legally established at home or abroad. "Certificate of Incorporation Registration" is required for application for settlement; If you have not yet established a company, please provide the "Company Name and Business Registration Pre-check Verification Form"first, and provide "Certificate of Incorporation Registration" after the successful application for settlement.

If you apply for a co-working space or accommodation space, you can apply as an individual.

Store space - smart restaurant, future shop

Office space - independent office (8~46 ping), shared office

Conference space - large, medium and small conference rooms, exhibition center

Professional space - studio, recording studio, smart classroom

Accommodation space - staff dormitories, entrepreneur sharing apartments, single noble suites

Leisure space - communication space, entertainment room

Other services - Wi-Fi, mail and parcel collection, photocopying and scanning fax machine.

Yes, they must apply separately.

For the latest information, please view at official website: News>News Room 

1. Parking information: [2019/5/9 Announcement: Startup Terrace underground parking lot rental information] 

If the stationed at ST need to rent parking spaces or ask parking related questions, please contact the parking company directly: In-An., Ltd. Ms. Chen Zirong 02-2754-6661#26.

2. Accommodation information: If apply for accommodation at ABA Base, please contact Mr. Daniel Tseng, 02-26031689 #110。

After confirming the applicant's qualifications and documents, the Project Office will conduct a preliminary evaluation based on the number of persons residing for suppliers, reasonable use of space, legality (including but not limited to land use zoning regulations) and safety. The residency space in Startup Terrace can be divided into "Co-working space" and "Independent office"(the pings range from 8 to 46). It is suggested that 2-4 people are under 15 pings, 5-7 people are recommended for 20-29 pings, 8-12 people are recommended for 30-39 pings, and 13-15 people are recommended for 40-46 pings. You can choose the space you want to apply for according to the actual needs of the company.

Yes, currently there is a management system which is operating and controling the access of First Floor gate, elevators, independence office door locks...etc., please be sure to carry the access control card to enter and exit the ABA base, there is also security 24-hour stationed security. If you have any other related questions, please contact the ABA Base management office.

The first entry of the start-up team is based on the principle of 3 years, and the resident enterprise can apply for extension due to development needs, and after passing the review, the "Vital Startup" can be extended for up to 1 year and the extension is limited to 1 time, and the "service enterprise" can be extended for up to 3 years.

Applicants need to download and complete the application documents according to the guidelines. Once filled out, submit the signed documents by email to hello@yawan-startup.tw within the application deadline. After review and approval by the review committee and submission to the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration, a contract will be signed to obtain residency approval. 

Startup Terrace Kaohsiung primarily focuses on industries such as AIoT, 5G, sensory technology, maritime technology, and smart manufacturing. However, there are no specific restrictions on the type or nature of the company. As long as the team and its activities align with these focus areas, applications are welcome. 

The eligibility criteria for applying are:

1. Startups (domestic or international businesses established within the past 8 years)
2. Domestic and international accelerators
3. Other startup partner

No, individuals cannot apply. The eligibility criteria for residency at the Startup Terrace Kaohsiung are: domestic or international sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, companies, foreign companies with branch registrations under company law, or teams in preparation. 

Yes, a team that has not yet established a company can apply. According to the residency application guidelines, applications cannot be made under an individual's name but can be submitted under the name of a team in preparation. Applicants must include a copy of the 'Pre-registration Name Application Form' and must complete the company registration within six months of receiving approval for residency. 

Yes, it is possible. The residency application guidelines do not require the company to be registered in Kaohsiung. However, it is encouraged for companies to register in Kaohsiung. The company must still send representatives to physically reside at Startup Terrace Kaohsiung. 

Yes, they can.  However, they must still send representatives to physically reside at Startup Terrace Kaohsiung. 

Startups can apply for an extension of their residency up to three months before the current period expires. Extensions are generally granted for one year at a time, but each extension must comply with the duration limits specified in the application guidelines. 

1. After receiving the application, a review meeting will be held. The review process typically takes 1 to 2 months, with the exact timeline based on announcements on the Startup Terrace website.

2. Approved applicants must sign the 'Startup Terrace Kaohsiung Residency Agreement,' pay a deposit (equivalent to two months' rent), and complete the handover and residency procedures within 30 days of the announcement on the website. Failure to do so will be considered as forfeiting the residency qualification. The detailed timeline will be based on the website announcements.