TMU X BE Accelerator Program

Introduction

BE Health and Taipei Medical University have co-launched the POC (Proof of Clinical Evidence) Program that focuses on product or prototype-ready startups that are looking for traction in the Asian market. Based in Taipei, Taiwan, we leverage the unique strengths of our ecosystem to position our accelerator program as the gateway to Asia. Our unparalleled access to hospital facilities, research institutes, investors, healthcare experts, and other industry stakeholders help you secure funding and expand your market to Japan, Greater China, and SEA. Taipei Medical University has five world-class hospitals under their management, with a focus on innovation and smart hospitals, establishing themselves as the ideal Asian healthcare partner.

TMU BioMed Accelerator

Taiwan’s first international medical university accelerator with a perfect medical marketplace, clinical advantages, and experts in biomedical devices and artificial intelligence devoted to help startups fundraise, plan clinical trials, increase international relations, risk assessments, and enable medical pathways.

International Market Expansion Pilot Trial

Selected teams may gain access to international market expansion opportunities through collaborations with the MOHW One Country One Center Program (Thailand–Laos, Philippines), as well as global partners including SingHealth A.L.I.C.E (Singapore), Tohoku University (Japan), and Ignity (Belgium).
These partnerships enable startups to enter international markets and build connections with leading global healthcare institutions, investors, and key industry stakeholders.

Introduction Video

Key Acceleration

NEEDS VALIDATION​

HOSPITAL PILOT SITE

CLINICAL IMMERSION

MEDICAL RESOURCE

R&D/ MANUFACTURING

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

LEGAL/ REGULATIONS

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

REIMBURSEMENTS

FUNDRAISING

Program Highlight

Startup Level

PoC (Proof of Clinical Evidence) startup focus

Funding

Opportunity to be funded up to $200K market expansion

Duration

20-24 weeks

Purpose

Demo site at hospital

Roadshow

Local& International (Japan, China, SEA, US) exposure

Medical Resources Support

Opportunity to get the TMU trial program support

Hospital Resources

Taipei Medical University

※Top academic and healthcare system in Taiwan
※Vast clinical resources
※Extensive experiences in collaborating with digital health and AI companies

Taipei Medical University Hospital

※The world's first international safety hospital certification, 800 beds.

Wan Fang Hospital

※The most complete international standardization, 743 beds.

Shuang Ho Hospital

※The first BOT(Build-Operate-Transfer) hospital in the country, with a total of 1,600 beds.

Taipei Neuroscience Institute

※The first international neuro medical center in Taiwan.

Hsin Kuo Min Hospital

※Orthopedics Mainly, General Medicine.

Taipei Cancer Center

※High-quality cancer center integrating cancer medical research, education, and clinical.

Focus Areas

Digital Health

※Telehealth
※Precision Medicine
※Next Generation Sequencing
※Smart Hospital

Artificial Intelligence

※Medical Imaging
※Auxiliary Diagnosis
※Health Management
※Drug Discovery

Medical Device

※Advanced Biomaterials
※Monitoring & Therapeutics
※Delivery Platform
※IVD diagnosis

Program Timeline

1

Validate

  • AI Medical Research Center
  • Need and product validation
  • Demo Site in Taiwan
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2

Refine

  • Referring data scientist 
  • Assisting data acquire
  • Preparing strategy to enter major Asian markets
  • Engaging stakeholders
  • Developing knowledge of the region
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3

Implement

  • Achieving milestones
  • IP Strategy
  • Channel Strategy
  • Regulatory Strategy
  • Market Expansion
  • Investor Data Room

4

Next Stage Funding

  • Securing inward funding
  • Road Show
  • Opportunity to be funded up to 200K

2025 Dec.-Jan.
Recruiting

2026 Mar.
Kick-off

2026 Late Jul.
Demo day

2026 Feb.
Selection

2026 Mar.-Aug.
Mentorship

Crossover the Death Valley
Of the Asia Market Now