To discover and nurture high-potential startups in their seed or early stages (within 5 years of establishment), the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs has organized the "Potential Startups" selection event. Investment firms, incubators, accelerators, and startup hubs will be invited to recommend startups to participate, focusing on three key sectors: Deep Tech, Consumer Tech, and Green Tech.
Through a two-stage evaluation process involving representatives from industry, venture capital, and media, the most innovative and growth-potential startups will be identified. This serves as a reference for business investment and cooperation opportunities and connects with various government policy resources to further develop and refine these startups.
In 2024, 16 finalists were selected from 238 startups (7 from Deep Tech, 5 from Consumer Tech, and 4 from Green Tech), linking them to over 37 follow-up reward resources.