Mavericks
The world is changing rapidly - overturning traditional frameworks, redefining problems, and exploring the world from an entirely new perspective has become the norm. Entrepreneurs are the catalysts of the Century of Mavericks, embracing innovation and change, driving continuous progress in society, and making the world a better place.
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Epoch Foundation
Epoch Foundation, founded in 1991 with the mission of facilitating industrial development and economic prosperity, represents 20 Taiwan-based blue-chip companies closely allying with the world’s top-notch academic institutes like MIT and UC Berkeley. The foundation has been bridging and consolidating the resources, focused on industry and academia’s research collaborations, startups incubation, and entrepreneurial talent education.
Garage+
Garage+ is a zero-equity accelerator founded in Taipei by the Epoch Foundation, dedicated to empowering altruistic deep-tech startups that strive to make a meaningful impact on the world. More than an incubator, Garage+ is a dynamic innovation ecosystem backed by a trusted network of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. This strong foundation enables us to provide comprehensive support for early-stage startups, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to critical resources. Garage+ specializes in technology-driven ventures and connects startups with Taiwan’s leading enterprises, helping them overcome technical and market barriers. By leveraging Taiwan’s widely recognized strengths in global supply chain, we serve as a vital bridge to industry partners and accelerates the commercialization and global expansion of deep-tech innovations. Innovation here is not just about realizing ideas—it’s about enabling bold leaps without equity sacrifice. Garage+ has been a launchpad for purpose-driven entrepreneurs ready to create lasting global impact. Since 2014, 637 startups have resided in Garage+, including 316 international startups.