I am interested in a spot at the Startup@NCHU Innovation Center. How can I apply?

1. Eligibility check

At least one member of each startup team must be an NCHU faculty member, student, or graduate within the last five years. This individual must be a core member of the team.The startup team must have a creative product prototype or innovative business model and have completed a preliminary startup proposal, or possess an entrepreneurial technical team with tangible R&D results (such as patents and technical know-how) that can be readily commercialized.

2. Preliminary inquiries

The startup team representative makes a preliminary inquiry with the Center to determine the team’s eligibility and whether space is still available.

If everything goes well, the startup team can begin to prepare the application documents.The startup team representative may call or visit the Center in person to make the necessary arrangements.

1) Application for the 3F Co-Working Space: Individual application form and team application form

2) Application for the 2F Entrepreneurship Offices: Business proposal3. Please email the application in electronic format to the Center (startup@nchu.edu.tw) and we will conduct a preliminary review of your application when it is received.

1. Application for a new trademark:Units that wish to apply for a new trademark must complete a trademark registration application and present it to the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center, which will then submit it to the Trademark Committee for review. If a trademark is deemed necessary, the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center will submit an official application to the competent authority. All fees associated with the application, issuance, and maintenance of the trademark will be borne entirely by the applying unit.

2. NCHU trademark licensing:Use of the University’s emblems, logos, and trademarks require licensing. NCHU may seek damages and issue a cease-and-desist order against any unauthorized use of its emblems, logos, and trademarks.

1) Non-commercial use:Only NCHU units, faculty/staff/students, clubs, and alumni associations may request non-commercial use of the University’s emblems, logos, and trademarks. Except for use on business cards and official documents/letters, which requires no application, users must submit a non-commercial use license application and affidavit to the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center for approval, and they may only use such emblems, logos, and trademarks within the scope of license.

2) Commercial use:Users must submit a commercial use license application and proposal to the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center. The Trademark Committee will determine the scope of the license upon review. The associated costs will be borne by the applicant (if they are not affiliated with NCHU). Each application requires a review fee of NT$20,000 to be paid by the deadline indicated on the written notice issued by the University.