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Application Procedure

  • Download application documents from the website

  • Application review by the office

  • Review Board meeting
    (“Key Sectors startups” requires presentation review; “Service Provider for startups“ require written review)

  • Review Board result announcement

  • Sign an agreement

  • Join the Startup Terrace as a residence

Information on application

i4i Co., Ltd. is the private entity responsible for executing the "Linkou Startup Startup Terrace A6, B5 Buildings, and A3 Exhibition Space Operation and Transfer Project." Since operation of the ABA Startup Base starts in early 2023, i4i has been entrusted with the development goals of the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Small and Medium and Startup Enterprise Administration’s incubation policy. In addition to actively promoting its role as a think tank for entrepreneurship incubation policy, the company is also dedicated to supporting innovative small and medium enterprises, connecting domestic and international resource networks, and expanding market opportunities. These efforts have been widely recognized and appreciated by various sectors. 
i4i retains 25% of the floor area of ABA base of Linkou Startup Terrace for "Key sectors Startups " in digital technology-related industries such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, and their applications must pass both "PPT Pitching Review" and "Written Review" before they can enter the office, and the same applies for extension of entry; In addition, 25% of the floor area of the main building is provided for "Service Provider for Startups" such as general start-ups and companies, legal persons or institutions that assist the development of start-ups to apply for settlement,  which can be settled only by passing the "Written Review", and the same applies for extension of settlement.


Eligibility for ABA Base Startup Discount

A sole proprietorship, jointed partnership, company or legal person established or being established in accordance with the law at home and abroad must meet one of the following requirements:

New startups that

  1. Comply with the identification principles of new ventures with innovative capabilities.
  2. Have been stationed in and left a new start-up facility or innovative institution due to the expiration of the term but still need to be stationed somewhere.
  3. Have received relevant entrepreneurial subsidies approved by and received from the Small and Medium Enterprises Division of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  4. Hold research and development technologies in high-tech industries or digital content industries, such as AI, IOT, Biotechnology, etc.
  5. Apply for A3 demonstration field cooperative enterprise.

A startup business hereof refers to an enterprise entity whose paid-in capital is less than NT$100 million or regularly employee number is less than 200 and has been registered as a company or business for less than five years. (Those who are approved by the central industry competent authority are not subject to the five-year restriction hereof)

Domestic or foreign startup accelerators that

  1. Provide professional services regarding such as legal, financial, accounting, marketing, etc.
  2. Receive subsides from relevant government agencies as a startup accelerator.
  3. Perform international entrepreneurship cultivation service under registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  4. Established with the participation of enterprises, governments, universities, research institutions, and intermediary organizations.

Business or household professional services that 

  1. Provide professional services regarding such as legal, financial, accounting, marketing, etc.
  2. Provide supportive services necessary for work or daily life.
  3. Provide startup training course.

Other  Partners 

For policy compliance or other related needs, those who do not fall into the above categories may still join as a resident upon approval by the project review meeting or the mentorship committee or recommendation by the Department. 

Download the application form: Application form for office residency in ABA Base

Space and Rates

Base Spaces
Co-Working Spaces
Space Type
International Enterprise HQ
Not Stationed Seats
Stores
Independence Office
Storage Rooms
(Can Rent Daily)
Pricing Unit
Rent/ seat
Rent / Ping
Rent / Ping
Rent / Ping
Rent / Ping
Rental Price
$5,000
$2,000
$1,000
$800
$1,500
Resident Discount 
$3,000
$1,050~$1,300
$850
$400
$750
Service Enterprise 

$600


Vital Startups

$500


Management Fees
$100
$100

$100
Free Meeting Room Points
 (16 pts/ Month)
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Included in the Rent
  • Repair and maintenance fees
  • Hardware and interior decoration
  • Office equipment and furniture
  • Office machines
  • Public wireless network
  • Pantry
  • Public lounge area
  • 24-hour security
  • Visitor reception
  • Mail and package collection
  • Cleaning and waste disposal in public area


  • Repair and maintenance fees
  • Hardware and interior decoration
  • Office equipment and furniture
  • Office machines
  • Public wireless network
  • Pantry
  • Public lounge area
  • 24-hour security
  • Visitor reception
  • Mail and package collection
  • Cleaning and waste disposal in public area


  • Repair and maintenance fees
  • Hardware and interior decoration
  • Office equipment and furniture
  • Office machines
  • Public wireless network
  • Pantry
  • Public lounge area
  • 24-hour security
  • Visitor reception
  • Mail and package collection
  • Cleaning and waste disposal in public area

All prices are before tax. /   Currency unit: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Application Procedure

  • Download application form from website

  • Apply online
    (You will be notified to submit lacking documents, if any)

  • Application review meeting

  • Notification of results

  • Sign an agreement

  • Join the Startup Terrace as a residence

Advantages of A7 (GTB Plaza)

Building A7 of Startup Park gives you the one-stop service that boosts your professional journey immediately

Dahan International Development Company has more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate management, and its chairman, Mingzhang Tsai, is also the chairman of the Shopping Center and Commercial Real Estate Association of the Republic of China. As a large shopping mall designed and integrated with AI, IOT, and POC features in mind, A7 provides you the unique stage where you can not only grope for but also lay the foundations of success of your startup business, which is the win-win situation we offer you here.


POC Survey

GTB PLAZA serves as a vertical hybrid space that combines co-living, co-working, and co-housing, offering a comprehensive one-stop service.

Through planning of empirical field spaces, themes and integrating of 5G and AIOT, smart management system using IoT technology, smart energy management system for low carbon and low energy consumption buildings, we offer entrepreneurial consulting and resource integration services to help expand business opportunities and connect with international markets.

In collaboration with domestic and international public associations and startup organisations, our spaces serve as a premier demonstration field for startups, focusing on:

1. Assessment of suitable startups for building A7
2. Planning of building A7 Demonstration Projects and Spaces
3. Actual Verification, Recommended Feedback
4. Assisting Startups into Market Validation

 

Eligibility for A7 Startup Discount

A sole proprietorship, jointed partnership, company or legal person established or being established in accordance with the law at home and abroad must meet one of the following requirements: 

New startups that

  • Comply with the identification principles of new ventures with innovative capabilities.
  • Have been stationed in and left a new start-up facility or innovative institution due to the expiration of the term but still need to be stationed somewhere.
  • Have received relevant entrepreneurial subsidies approved by and received from the Small and Medium Enterprises Division of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  • Hold research and development technologies in high-tech industries or digital content industries, such as AI, IOT, VR, Big Data, etc.
  • Apply for A7 demonstration field cooperative enterprise.

Business or household professional services that 

  • Provide professional services regarding such as legal, financial, accounting, marketing, etc.
  • Provide supportive services necessary for work or daily life.
  • Provide startup training course.

Domestic or foreign startup accelerators that

  • Provide professional services regarding such as legal, financial, accounting, marketing, etc.
  • Receive subsides from relevant government agencies as a startup accelerator.
  • Perform international entrepreneurship cultivation service under registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  • Established with the participation of enterprises, governments, universities, research institutions, and intermediary organizations.

A startup business hereof refers to an enterprise entity whose paid-in capital is less than NT$100 million or regularly employee number is less than 200 and has been registered as a company or business for less than five years. (Those who are approved by the central industry competent authority are not subject to the five-year restriction hereof)

Download the application form: Application form for office residency in Building A7

A7's services and price rate

Base SpacesCo-working Space (4F-5F)
Startup Shared Office (5F)
International Corporation Space (18F-20F)Large Conference Centre (4F)
Non-stationary Seats
Fixed Seats
Windowless
Window View
Pricing Unit
Rent per month / person
Rent per month / 
Area size including public area
Rent per month / Area size including public area
Rent / per event
Rental Pricing
$ 3,000
$ 4,500
$ 1,600
$ 2,000
$ 1,000

$ 8,000 (Half day on weekdays )
$ 12,000 (All day on weekdays)
$ 10,000 (Weekday evenings)

$ 10,000 (Half day on holidays)
$ 14,000 (All day on holidays)
$ 12,500 (Holiday evenings)

Preferential Rental Price for International Enterprises Technology & Cultural Creativity
$ 2,700
$ 4,050
$ 1,440
$ 1,800
$ 900

$ 6,400 (Half day on weekdays)
$ 9,600 (All day on weekdays)
$ 8,000 (Weekday evenings)

$ 8,000 (Half day on holidays)
$ 11,200 (All day on holidays)
$ 10,000 (Holiday evenings)


Preferential Rental Price for Startup Teams
$ 2,400
$ 3,600
$ 1,280
$ 1,600
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Startup Park points (5% bonus points for stationing)
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Included in Rent

1) Water, electricity & Management expenses
2) Repair and maintenance expenses
3) Hardware decoration
4) Office equipment, furniture
5) Business machines, faxes, wireless Internet
6) Coffee and tea served
7) Public rest area
8) Front desk (business) service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
9) Nightshift security from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
10) Visitor reception
11) Collecting mail and packages
12) Public area cleaning & rubbish disposal

1) Water, electricity & Management expenses
2) Repair and maintenance expenses
3) Hardware decoration
4) Office equipment, furniture
5) Business machines, faxes, wireless Internet
6) Coffee and tea served
7) Public rest area & Fitness room
8) Dedicated telephone lines, Independent air-conditioning
9) Front desk (business) service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10) Nightshift security from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
11) Visitor reception
12) Collecting mail and packages
13) Public area cleaning & rubbish disposal

1) Visitor reception
2) wireless Internet
3) Front desk (business) service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4) Nightshift security from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
5) Collecting mail and packages



1) Wireless internet
2) Coffee and tea served
3) Front desk (business) service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All prices are before tax. /   Currency unit: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)