Plug and Play Taiwan Launches Batch 2 Accelerator Program, Opening Applications for Deeptech Startups

Plug and Play, the world’s largest open innovation platform,  today announced the official launch of Batch 2 of its AIoT Accelerator Program, now open for applications until September 29, 2025. The program, which will begin on December 8, is designed to support startups in the deeptech sectors including AI, IoT, automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, drone & LTE satellite, biotech, medtech, and other related technologies to scale globally.

With government support and its strategic location in Asia, Taiwan has rapidly become a hub for innovation, talent, and deeptech R&D. Plug and Play Taiwan builds on this momentum by serving as a gateway for startups to access international markets while helping corporates and investors identify the next generation of technologies.

“Plug and Play’s vision is to connect the best startups with the right partners, enabling them to scale faster and create meaningful impact globally. With Batch 2, we’re excited to deepen our support for deeptech founders in Taiwan and beyond,” said Johannes Rott, Vice President, Plug and Play Taiwan.

Building on the success of Batch 0 and Batch 1, Plug and Play Taiwan continues its mission to bridge Taiwanese innovation with global opportunities. Selected startups will gain access to Plug and Play’s extensive ecosystem of corporate partners, venture capital firms, and universities across Asia, Europe, and Silicon Valley.

Program Benefits

Startups accepted into Batch 2 will receive:

• Tailored Mentorship – Guidance from experienced industry leaders and global experts.
• Workshops & Training – Practical sessions on fundraising, business development, international expansion, and pitching to help startups sharpen their strategy and execution.
• Corporate Matchmaking – Direct connections with Plug and Play’s network of top-tier corporate partners to explore potential pilots, investments, and strategic collaborations.
• Global Exposure – Opportunities to showcase at Plug and Play’s flagship Silicon Valley Summit, attended by 3,000+ industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers.

Startups interested in joining Plug and Play Taiwan Batch 2 can apply on the website:  https://pnptc.in/twbatch2.

l About Plug and Play l 

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. 

For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.