Frequently Asked Questions

The NTU Accelerator is designed for startups with an MVP or early revenue that are ready to advance a growth milestone. NTU Garage supports early-stage teams from problem validation through MVP. The current 2026 programs use a ten-month schedule; future program format and timing will follow the official announcement. Accelerator is open regardless of NTU affiliation, while Garage prioritizes NTU-affiliated teams.

Neither NTU Garage nor NTU Accelerator charges a program fee or takes equity. Startup operating costs, travel, third-party tools, and external professional services remain each team's responsibility. NTUTEC's mission is to foster NTU's entrepreneurship ecosystem; donations to NTU are welcome but not required for program participation.

The current 2026 NTU Accelerator and NTU Garage programs run for ten months, from March to December. Program format, cohort structure, application timing, and participation details for 2027 will follow the official announcement; teams may register interest now for updates.

No. Both programs use a virtual residency model — there are no dedicated desks and no daily attendance requirements. Participants primarily join scheduled mentorship sessions and center activities. Meeting rooms and event spaces are available by reservation, keeping the program flexible around your startup's rhythm.

Graduates remain connected to the center's alumni network, mentor consultations, and NTUTEC Angels Club discussion opportunities when fit is clear. NTU Garage graduates may use their Garage progress as preparation for the NTU Accelerator. NTUTEC maintains ongoing relationships with alumni and may facilitate introductions to venture capital and corporate partners when relevant.

The Corporate Vertical Accelerator is a specialized program run in partnership with major corporate partners — 27 batches to date. Corporations define real business challenges; startup teams respond with solutions. Teams that succeed can access corporate resources, real-world validation environments, and potential co-development opportunities. Partner companies change each year based on industry trends, spanning technology, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, and more.

NTUTEC's four focus areas in 2026 are: AI Software (enterprise AI, SaaS, data infrastructure), Biotech & Healthcare (AI diagnostics, precision medicine, medical devices), Hard Tech (semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, robotics, display technology), and Innovative Business Models (ESG, circular economy, FinTech, social innovation). High-potential teams from other industries are also welcome to apply — assessed case by case.