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Taiwan AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)
Hardware and semiconductor adjacency. Taiwan is home to 23 AI & tech startups, 5 investors, and 2 tracked founders and operators, with the largest hub in Taipei. Total tracked funding to date: $289.6M.
Across 7 cities, the largest startup hubs are Taipei (9 startups, $138.0M raised), New Taipei City (4 startups), and Hsinchu (4 startups, $1.0M raised). The most active sectors are Consumer Electronics, Semiconductors, Industrial Automation, Hardware, and Data Centers.
Top Taiwan startups by total score include MediaTek, Phison Electronics, Appier Technologies, Wiwynn, and Starlux Airlines — browse the full ranked list below or jump straight into search.
- 1MediaTek85Hsinchu
- 2Phison Electronics50Hsinchu$1.0M
- 3Appier Technologies48Taipei$113.0M
- 4Wiwynn40New Taipei City
- 5Starlux Airlines35Taipei
- 6Suntec Medical35Taipei$25.0M
- 7Synology35New Taipei City
- 8Protico28Taipei$20.0K
- 9Acer26Xizhi$150.6M
- 10TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company)25Hsinchu
- 11ASUS Tinker Board23Taipei
- 12TSMC22Hsinchu
- 13MSI22New Taipei City
- 14Asus17Taipei
- 15Cotek Electro Electronica17Taoyuan City
- 16Chunghwa Telecom16Taipei
- 17ASE Technology16Kaohsiung City
- 18CyberLink11New Taipei City
- 19CloudMile11Taipei
- 20EVA Air8Taoyuan
- 21RedCandleGames6Taipei
- 22China Airlines3Taoyuan City
- 23Cotek Electronic Ind. Co. Ltd—Taoyuan City
| # | Company | City | Funding | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MediaTek A global fabless semiconductor company that provides smart devices and smart living products. | Hsinchu | — | 85 |
| 2 | Phison Electronics Designs and manufactures NAND flash memory controllers and storage solutions for various markets. | Hsinchu | $1.0M | 50 |
| 3 | Appier Technologies AI-native SaaS company empowering businesses with AdTech and MarTech solutions for data-driven decision-making. | Taipei | $113.0M | 48 |
| 4 | Wiwynn Designs and manufactures cloud infrastructure solutions including servers, storage, and networking equipment. | New Taipei City | — | 40 |
| 5 | Starlux Airlines A Taiwanese luxury boutique airline providing premium full-service international passenger and cargo air transportation. | Taipei | — | 35 |
| 6 | Suntec Medical Pharmaceutical company focused on drug development and clinical trials. | Taipei | $25.0M | 35 |
| 7 | Synology A Taiwanese corporation specializing in network-attached storage (NAS) appliances and data management software solutions. | New Taipei City | — | 35 |
| 8 | Protico Web3 chat platform enabling native communities for AI agents and users. | Taipei | $20.0K | 28 |
| 9 | Acer A global leader in PC manufacturing and technology solutions. | Xizhi | $150.6M | 26 |
| 10 | TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) World's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, manufacturing advanced chips for fabless companies. | Hsinchu | — | 25 |
| 11 | ASUS Tinker Board A line of single-board computers (SBCs) offering powerful performance for DIY enthusiasts, makers, and industrial applications. | Taipei | — | 23 |
| 12 | TSMC World's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, manufacturing advanced chips for leading tech companies. | Hsinchu | — | 22 |
| 13 | MSI A leading brand in gaming hardware, known for its high-performance laptops, PCs, and now, premium handheld gaming devices. | New Taipei City | — | 22 |
| 14 | Asus A global technology company known for its innovative hardware, including PCs, laptops, and components. | Taipei | — | 17 |
| 15 | Cotek Electro Electronica Taiwanese manufacturer of power inverters, power supplies, and battery chargers since 1986. | Taoyuan City | — | 17 |
| 16 | Chunghwa Telecom Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications and ICT provider, driving digital transformation with AI and 5G. | Taipei | — | 16 |
| 17 | ASE Technology Global leader in semiconductor assembly, testing, and electronic manufacturing services, powering the AI era. | Kaohsiung City | — | 16 |
| 18 | CyberLink Global leader in multimedia software, video editing, and AI-powered facial recognition technology solutions. | New Taipei City | — | 11 |
| 19 | CloudMile CloudMile is a cloud consulting and managed services provider specializing in Google Cloud Platform. | Taipei | — | 11 |
| 20 | EVA Air A major international airline based in Taiwan, providing passenger and cargo services worldwide. | Taoyuan | — | 8 |
| 21 | RedCandleGames Indie game developer known for blending Eastern fantasy with cyberpunk sensibilities. | Taipei | — | 6 |
| 22 | China Airlines Taiwanese flag carrier airline participating in Google's new Android Find Hub baggage tracking feature. | Taoyuan City | — | 3 |
| 23 | Cotek Electronic Ind. Co. Ltd | Taoyuan City | — | — |
Frequently asked questions about Taiwan startups
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Taiwan AI startup ecosystem — frequently asked
How many AI startups are in Taiwan?
StartupHub.ai tracks 23 startups headquartered in Taiwan, with $289.6M in total tracked funding across 7 cities.
What are the top startup cities in Taiwan?
The top startup cities in Taiwan are Taipei (9 startups), New Taipei City (4 startups), Hsinchu (4 startups), Taoyuan City (3 startups), Xizhi (1 startups).
Which sectors are Taiwan startups focused on?
The most common sectors for Taiwan startups are Consumer Electronics, Semiconductors, Industrial Automation, Hardware, Data Centers.
How many investors are active in Taiwan?
There are 5 investors tracked in Taiwan on StartupHub.ai — venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate investors, and family offices. Browse all Taiwan investors.
How is Taiwan startup data sourced?
Every Taiwan profile on StartupHub.ai is built from structured HQ-country fields, public registry data (Companies House, SEC, INSEE, OrgBook, etc.), founder LinkedIn signals, and verified company websites. Profiles are refreshed continuously as new funding rounds and team changes are detected. More on our methodology.
What is the total startup funding in Taiwan?
Startups headquartered in Taiwan have raised a total of $289.6M in tracked funding on StartupHub.ai.