In a bold move to advance technological innovation and industrial development, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)’s Center of Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy (IAPS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DEKRA, a globally renowned testing and certification organization. This collaboration not only reinforces NYCU’s leadership in fostering startups but also underscores its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s entrepreneurial ventures in expanding its global footprint.
Strengthening Taiwan’s Startup Competitiveness
As the nation’s first academia-founded accelerator, IAPS has nurtured over 1,000 startups and research teams, fostering a dynamic cross-border and cross-industry entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Dr. Michael Lin, CEO of IAPS, highlighted the dual challenges startups face in cash flow management and market entry while focusing on technological innovation and product development. “Through this partnership with DEKRA, we aim to provide startups with world-class testing and certification expertise, helping them mitigate market risks, accelerate product launches, and transform their ideas into commercial successes,” Dr. Lin stated.
Professor Hank Huang, Founder and Managing Director of IAPS, emphasized that this collaboration will strengthen NYCU’s ability to leverage global resources. “Using testing and certification as a strategic pivot, we aim to help Taiwan’s startups overcome market challenges and enhance their global competitiveness,” he added.
One-Stop Services for Global Market Expansion
Under the MoU, DEKRA will serve as IAPS’s priority provider for testing and certification services, offering comprehensive solutions from product testing and inspection to international certification.
Aaron Lee, Managing Director of DEKRA Taiwan, affirmed that this partnership is designed to help startups address the complexities of global market entry, expediting their path to internationalization through professional testing and certification services.
Stan Zurkiewicz, CEO of DEKRA Group, remarked, “The technology sector and startups are the backbone of modern society. Supporting their growth is an investment in the future.”
NYCU: A Catalyst for Technological Innovation
With a core focus on interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration, NYCU has consistently positioned itself as a leader in technological innovation. This partnership with DEKRA further solidifies its role as a key enabler of innovation and industry linkage, offering startups comprehensive support from technical development to market entry.
From technology to the marketplace, IAPS is the ideal partner for entrepreneurs and a steadfast ally for Taiwan’s startups seeking to expand globally.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in NYCU’s support of the startup ecosystem, symbolizing new opportunities for Taiwan’s entrepreneurial ventures in the global arena. NYCU remains committed to fostering innovation and empowering startups to reach new heights internationally in an era of intensifying global competition.
Source : NYCU News
