Kaohsiung Youth Farmers Incubation Program Opens for Applications, NT$200,000 Boost for Upgrading and Transformation
The Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau has launched its "2026 Kaohsiung Youth Farmers Entrepreneurship Incubation Program," continuing to offer a maximum of NT$200,000 in project subsidies. This year, the application scope has been expanded to include individuals aged 18 to 55 who are registered in Kaohsiung and whose production or work location is within Kaohsiung. The program integrates AI digital tools to assist young farmers in their proposals and aims to strengthen their operational foundation and development momentum, promoting diversified and sustainable agricultural growth in Kaohsiung.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung, 17th) The Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau's "2026 Kaohsiung Youth Farmers Entrepreneurship Incubation Program" has opened for applications, continuing to offer a maximum of NT$200,000 in project subsidies. For the first time this year, the application scope has been expanded to include individuals aged 18 to 55 who are registered in Kaohsiung and whose production or work location is within Kaohsiung.
The Agriculture Bureau announced today in a press release that the program is open for applications from now until May 12th. This year, AI digital tools are integrated to assist young farmers in overcoming proposal barriers. Anyone who meets the age, residency, or work location requirements and is engaged in agriculture-related production, processing, and service industries can apply.
Agriculture Bureau Director Yao Chih-wang stated that this program integrates funding and expert guidance resources, systematically strengthening the operational foundation and development momentum of young farmers, from business diagnosis and management capability building to market expansion. Facing the transformation of agriculture towards a sixth-industry model combining production, processing, and services, the scope of subsidies has been expanded for the first time this year.
This week, the Agriculture Bureau held two program briefing sessions and AI assistance practical workshops. Young farmers who were previously selected shared their successful experiences, such as Yan Chao young farmer Lin Yang-chieh, who developed the "Jujube Garden Explorer" curriculum, effectively increasing visitor numbers and on-site purchase conversions, driving the experience economy. Mei Nong young farmer Wu Cheng-hsien optimized the food and agriculture field and experience, allowing the century-old Nantou River Sesame Oil Workshop to create new industrial value.
In addition, the briefing sessions also incorporated AI practical courses to assist with data organization, project structure building, and content writing, which not only significantly improved proposal efficiency and quality but also strengthened young farmers' overall capabilities in business management and innovative development.
The Agriculture Bureau stated that it will continue to promote the integration of front-end training and back-end guidance, establishing a "learnable, replicable, and scalable" model for cultivating young farmers, promoting stable agricultural engagement among youth, and driving Kaohsiung's agriculture towards high-value, diversified, and sustainable development. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung, 17th) The Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau's "2026 Kaohsiung Youth Farmers Entrepreneurship Incubation Program" has opened for applications, continuing to offer a maximum of NT$200,000 in project subsidies. For the first time this year, the application scope has been expanded to include individuals aged 18 to 55 who are registered in Kaohsiung and whose production or work location is within Kaohsiung.
The Agriculture Bureau announced today in a press release that the program is open for applications from now until May 12th. This year, AI digital tools are integrated to assist young farmers in overcoming proposal barriers. Anyone who meets the age, residency, or work location requirements and is engaged in agriculture-related production, processing, and service industries can apply.
Agriculture Bureau Director Yao Chih-wang stated that this program integrates funding and expert guidance resources, systematically strengthening the operational foundation and development momentum of young farmers, from business diagnosis and management capability building to market expansion. Facing the transformation of agriculture towards a sixth-industry model combining production, processing, and services, the scope of subsidies has been expanded for the first time this year.
This week, the Agriculture Bureau held two program briefing sessions and AI assistance practical workshops. Young farmers who were previously selected shared their successful experiences, such as Yan Chao young farmer Lin Yang-chieh, who developed the "Jujube Garden Explorer" curriculum, effectively increasing visitor numbers and on-site purchase conversions, driving the experience economy. Mei Nong young farmer Wu Cheng-hsien optimized the food and agriculture field and experience, allowing the century-old Nantou River Sesame Oil Workshop to create new industrial value.
In addition, the briefing sessions also incorporated AI practical courses to assist with data organization, project structure building, and content writing, which not only significantly improved proposal efficiency and quality but also strengthened young farmers' overall capabilities in business management and innovative development.
The Agriculture Bureau stated that it will continue to promote the integration of front-end training and back-end guidance, establishing a "learnable, replicable, and scalable" model for cultivating young farmers, promoting stable agricultural engagement among youth, and driving Kaohsiung's agriculture towards high-value, diversified, and sustainable development. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150417
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FAQ
What are the eligibility requirements for the "Kaohsiung Youth Farmers Entrepreneurship Incubation Program"?
Applicants must be aged 18 to 55, registered in Kaohsiung, and engaged in agriculture-related production, processing, or services with their production or work location in Kaohsiung.
What is the maximum subsidy offered by this program?
A maximum project subsidy of NT$200,000 is offered.