Build What Matters.Validate What Works.
SIC Venture Building is a 6-month structured program supporting early-stage startups across business model design, market testing, and real-world field validation — powered by Taiwan's leading innovation venues.
Most Early-Stage Startups Fail Before Testing Begins
90% of startups stall not because of bad ideas, but because they never systematically validate them. With SIC Venture Building, you get a proven framework, dedicated mentors, and direct access to two flagship innovation venues in Taiwan.
✕Common Struggles
- ✕No structured business model validation
- ✕No real user feedback or market signals
- ✕No access to the right ecosystem and POC sites
What We Provide
- Structured 6-month methodology
- Dedicated Venture Partners (1-on-1 mentorship)
- Real-world field access for POC & pilots
- SIC investor network & Demo Day
A 6-Month Roadmap to Product-Market Fit
Each cohort follows a proven methodology — from first-principles problem definition to investor-ready Demo Day.
Discovery & Problem Definition
Identify genuine pain points, map customer segments, and stress-test your core assumptions with real stakeholders.
Business Model Design
Structure your value proposition, revenue engine, and competitive moat using proven frameworks.
Rapid Prototyping
Ship an MVP or initial offering fast — designed specifically for field-testing in your chosen venue.
Field Validation
Run real-world pilots inside TTA or Songshan Cultural Park. Collect hard data, not assumptions.
Iteration & Optimization
Double down on what works. Refine your model, pricing, and GTM based on market signals.
Demo Day & Go-to-Market
Present to SIC's network of 160+ investors. Launch with momentum, capital-readiness, and traction.
Two Flagship Innovation Ecosystems
We have secured exclusive partnerships with two of Taiwan's most prestigious innovation environments — one for deep tech, one for creative industries.
Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)
Taiwan Tech Arena is Taiwan's premier international startup hub under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It connects global tech startups with labs, government resources, enterprise pilots, and international co-investment.
- AI / SaaS / Deep Tech
- Hardware & IoT
- Software-hardware Integration
- Pre-seed to Seed stage
- Looking for B2B pilots
Songshan Cultural Park
Songshan Cultural Park (松山文創園區) is Taiwan's most iconic creative and cultural entrepreneurship hub — a vibrant community of designers, brands, craftspeople, and cultural innovators set in a beautifully restored heritage site in central Taipei.
- Design / Brand / Fashion
- Craft & Cultural Content
- Digital Creativity
- New Retail & Lifestyle
- Brand-building stage
Your Dedicated Co-pilots
Each track is led by a seasoned Venture Partner with deep ecosystem roots — personally guiding you through every phase of the program.
Is This Program For You?
We accept early-stage startups across two tracks. Choose the one that fits your domain.
Tech Track — TTA
- AI, SaaS, Hardware, Deep Tech founders
- Have a prototype or early product
- Seeking enterprise pilots & government resources
- Team of 2–5 people, Pre-seed or Seed stage
- Committed to 6-month full-participation
Creative Track — Songshan
- Design, Brand, Craft, Digital Content founders
- Have a creative concept or early work
- Want to build a scalable business model
- Rooted in Taiwan's cultural creative scene
- Interested in brand-building and new retail
Ready to Build Something Real?
Applications are open for both tracks. Tell us about your idea — our Venture Partners will review every submission personally.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Next cohort starts Q3 2026.
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