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NTU Garage
A flexible incubation program built for early-stage founders. Virtual residency, peer learning, and hands-on support from concept validation to MVP — we walk with you through the most critical first steps.
Overview
Founded in 2013, NTU Garage is NTUTEC's shared incubation space designed for early-stage startup teams. Over 13 years, more than 100 startup teams have launched from here — progressing from concept validation through MVP and into market testing. Unlike the intensive NTU Accelerator, the Garage offers a more flexible schedule, giving teams the freedom to explore, validate, and iterate within the campus environment.
We provide a safe space to experiment and fail fast, complemented by a peer community, mentor consultations, and foundational resources — helping teams build a solid foundation before entering the market.
Benefits
Free virtual residency at NTU Shiyuan Campus, with access to the center's meeting rooms and event spaces — flexible to fit your startup's pace.
Build alongside fellow cohort teams. Sharing customer leads and collaborating on technical challenges happens naturally — this is NTU's most active early-stage startup community.
Regular themed workshops covering business model design, financial planning, legal fundamentals, and more — led by mentors and industry experts.
Request one-on-one sessions with mentors to get targeted, expert advice on specific challenges you're facing.
NTU Garage graduates receive priority consideration for the NTU Accelerator — a natural next step for continued growth.
NTU students and alumni receive priority admission, with access to cross-disciplinary research resources across NTU's colleges — ideal for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Eligibility
Alumni Impact
AutoML / Enterprise AI
Raised US$21M+ cumulatively, serving 3,000+ brands including Fortune 500 companies. Received investment from NTUTEC Angels Club in Q1 2026.
Content Subscription
2M+ monthly unique visitors, 720K+ members, 20K+ creators — the leading Chinese-language content subscription platform.
Connected Vehicle × IoT × Big Data
Raised ~NT$100M (led by Taiwania, Living Water, and Kuangsin Capital). Clients include yoxi and PChome.
Salon Booking & CRM
Pre-A round US$1M+ (led by President International Development). 98% merchant renewal rate. Expanded to Japan and Thailand in 2025.
Batch Schedule
The Garage operates on an annual cohort basis, running from March to December each year. Applications for the 2027 cohort are expected to open in December 2026.
2026 Annual Cohort (In Progress)
March – December 2026 · Current teams in residence
2027 Annual Cohort Application Period
December 2026 – January 2027 · Online applications open
2027 Annual Cohort Results
February 2027 · Selected team list announced
2027 Annual Cohort Officially Begins
March – December 2027 · Ten months
Investor Access
Early-stage startups nurtured through NTU Garage are among the priority sources observed and matched by NTUTEC Angels Club.
Learn About NTUTEC AngelsPre-register your team now, and we'll notify you as soon as official applications open in December. Pre-registration does not constitute an application — formal applications must still be submitted following the process.
Pre-register for 2027 Cohort Notification