National Development Fund Teams Up with TPEx to Launch 'Fast Track' to Assist Startups in Listing on Go-incubation Board
Taiwan's National Development Fund (NDF) and Taipei Exchange (TPEx) have partnered to launch the 'Go-incubation Board Fast Track Listing Guidance Program' for companies approved under the NDF's Angel Investment Program. This initiative aims to provide rapid guidance and support for startups to list on the Go-incubation Board, fostering their growth and access to capital.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, May 13) – The National Development Fund (NDF) and Taipei Exchange (TPEx) have joined forces, announcing today the launch of the 'Go-incubation Board Fast Track Listing Guidance Program' specifically for businesses approved under the NDF's Angel Investment Program. Companies approved by the NDF can now use a 'fast track' to directly receive guidance from TPEx, assisting them in listing on the Go-incubation Board. The program officially starts today.
The National Development Fund, through its Angel Investment Program, is committed to early-stage project development and funding for startups, and also offers corporate governance courses to help them establish initial operational concepts and internal regulations. As of the end of April 2026, it has invested in 305 startups, with a total investment of NT$4.354 billion, attracting NT$18.493 billion in co-investment from the private sector.
Yeh Jiunn-rong, Minister of the National Development Council, stated that talent and capital are key drivers for promoting startups. The National Development Council is comprehensively integrating programs such as the Angel Investment Program and the NT$100 billion fund, hoping to help startups overcome early-stage funding limitations and accelerate the implementation of commercial applications.
To accelerate the scaling of startups and their connection to the capital market, the National Development Fund announced today via a press release its cooperation with the Taipei Exchange to launch the 'Go-incubation Board Fast Track Listing Guidance Program' exclusively for the Angel Investment Program. The program starts today, and the first batch of recommended companies has recently been submitted.
The National Development Fund explained that while startups can apply directly to TPEx for guidance, TPEx has an evaluation mechanism that still requires assessment. However, the 'Go-incubation Board Fast Track Listing Guidance Program' serves as a dedicated fast track for the Angel Investment Program. As long as a company is approved by the National Development Fund's Angel Investment Program, it can accelerate its connection to TPEx's guidance resources through this exclusive mechanism.
The National Development Fund highlighted three major advantages of this program. First, abundant guidance resources are available. Through the corporate governance courses of the Angel Investment Program and TPEx's referral of professional accounting teams, companies are assisted in establishing basic internal control and accounting systems. Startups can thus reduce high external consulting fees, optimize their corporate structure, and strengthen their opportunities for connecting with the capital market.
Second, the Angel Investment Program not only provides startups with their first seed funding but also offers opportunities for continuous capital injection through cash increases. At the same time, through the exclusive fundraising platform of the Go-incubation Board, companies can legally raise funds from public investors or institutional legal entities without undergoing complex public offering procedures, significantly reducing fundraising costs and thresholds.
Third, listing on the 'Go-incubation Board' and obtaining a dedicated stock code can greatly enhance a company's brand image and recognition. The National Development Fund pointed out that obtaining a dedicated stock code not only boosts competitiveness in recruiting high-level talent and increases trust from banks and corporate clients but also makes companies more competitive in financing and signing large procurement contracts.
The National Development Fund stated that it hopes to assist startups, through a phased guidance mechanism, to gradually transition from the Go-incubation Board to public offerings and the Emerging Stock Market, and eventually to full listings, moving towards scaling up and integrating with international markets. (Editing: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150513
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The National Development Fund, through its Angel Investment Program, is committed to early-stage project development and funding for startups, and also offers corporate governance courses to help them establish initial operational concepts and internal regulations. As of the end of April 2026, it has invested in 305 startups, with a total investment of NT$4.354 billion, attracting NT$18.493 billion in co-investment from the private sector.
Yeh Jiunn-rong, Minister of the National Development Council, stated that talent and capital are key drivers for promoting startups. The National Development Council is comprehensively integrating programs such as the Angel Investment Program and the NT$100 billion fund, hoping to help startups overcome early-stage funding limitations and accelerate the implementation of commercial applications.
To accelerate the scaling of startups and their connection to the capital market, the National Development Fund announced today via a press release its cooperation with the Taipei Exchange to launch the 'Go-incubation Board Fast Track Listing Guidance Program' exclusively for the Angel Investment Program. The program starts today, and the first batch of recommended companies has recently been submitted.
The National Development Fund explained that while startups can apply directly to TPEx for guidance, TPEx has an evaluation mechanism that still requires assessment. However, the 'Go-incubation Board Fast Track Listing Guidance Program' serves as a dedicated fast track for the Angel Investment Program. As long as a company is approved by the National Development Fund's Angel Investment Program, it can accelerate its connection to TPEx's guidance resources through this exclusive mechanism.
The National Development Fund highlighted three major advantages of this program. First, abundant guidance resources are available. Through the corporate governance courses of the Angel Investment Program and TPEx's referral of professional accounting teams, companies are assisted in establishing basic internal control and accounting systems. Startups can thus reduce high external consulting fees, optimize their corporate structure, and strengthen their opportunities for connecting with the capital market.
Second, the Angel Investment Program not only provides startups with their first seed funding but also offers opportunities for continuous capital injection through cash increases. At the same time, through the exclusive fundraising platform of the Go-incubation Board, companies can legally raise funds from public investors or institutional legal entities without undergoing complex public offering procedures, significantly reducing fundraising costs and thresholds.
Third, listing on the 'Go-incubation Board' and obtaining a dedicated stock code can greatly enhance a company's brand image and recognition. The National Development Fund pointed out that obtaining a dedicated stock code not only boosts competitiveness in recruiting high-level talent and increases trust from banks and corporate clients but also makes companies more competitive in financing and signing large procurement contracts.
The National Development Fund stated that it hopes to assist startups, through a phased guidance mechanism, to gradually transition from the Go-incubation Board to public offerings and the Emerging Stock Market, and eventually to full listings, moving towards scaling up and integrating with international markets. (Editing: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150513
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