The Epoch Foundation, the Industry-Technology Research Institute, and the Economic and Industrial Bureau collaborated to found “Young Entrepreneurs of the Future” to further young people’s interest in entrepreneurship. Emphasizing international viewpoints and building entrepreneurship networks, this organization organizes a variety of related activities. The series of events includes entrepreneurship networking forums, meetings on entrepreneurial investment prospects, entrepreneurial workshops, interactions with Asia Pacific leaders in entrepreneurship, international exchanges, and presentations of student accomplishments.

“Young Entrepreneurs of the Future” is divided into three phases, the last entailing the selection of 15 students who visit the US, focusing on Silicon Valley on the west coast and Boston on the east coast. This trip entails visits to nearly 20 industrial headquarters and institutes, including visits with well-known scholars affiliated with Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; expeditions to world-famous laboratories such as the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) and the Media Lab; and trips to companies that are global technological innovators, like Sun Micro、Ideo、i-Robot、Akama, etc. By visiting industrial and academic institutes, meeting with entrepreneurial associations, exchanging ideas with entrepreneurs, this activity expands and develops the international networks and visions of Taiwan’s talented youth.

“Young Entrepreneurs of the Future” hopes to encourage students to propose workable entrepreneurial plans directed towards Taiwan’s venture capitalists, capital markets, and traditional industries. As a result of increasing investment and cooperative possibilities, as well as reinvigorating the national economy, this activity can promote Taiwan as an Asia Pacific regional center for innovation and base for entrepreneurship. At the same time, through entrepreneurial workshops, a network for sharing entrepreneurial experiences, the leadership of mentors, visits to the founding areas of entrepreneurship, and support activities, we hope to use “Young Entrepreneurs of the Future” as an impetus for innovation, allowing the country’s youth to express their entrepreneurial gene!

Express Your Entrepreneurial Gene

The Entrepreneurial Activities Series (2003)

1. Team introductions at the Garage Party (6/07)
2. Elevator Pitch Competition (7/02)
3. Entrepreneurial Workshop (7/22~25)
4. Visit to Silicon Valley and MIT (8/25~9/07)
5. Wrap-up Presentation (10/04)
6. Asia Pacific Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference (10/24~25)

Young Entrepreneurs of the Future Website: (www.entrepreneurship.net.tw)

* We invite entrepreneurs to both support and participate in this activity