2026 BIO Asia–Taiwan Exhibition   Foreign Buyer Incentive Program

Applicants must submit a completed application form to the exhibition organizer, Chan Chao International Enterprise Co., Ltd., no later than two months before the exhibition date. All applications are subject to review and approval, and approved applicants will be notified by email.

 

Please note: Applicants who book flights or accommodations before receiving official approval will be responsible for all costs and will forfeit their eligibility for the subsidy. Please wait for official approval before making any travel arrangements.

 

Application Period

Applications will close once the maximum capacity is reached, as funding is limited. When all allocations are filled, an update will be posted on this page. Please note that individual closure notifications will not be sent to applicants.

Eligibility

Category 1: Key Foreign Buyers

• Buyers from developed countries (Note 1) whose companies have achieved an annual revenue of at least USD 15 million in any of the past three years.
• Buyers from emerging markets (Note 2) whose companies have achieved an annual revenue of at least USD 1.5 million in any of the past three years.
• Top three importers, wholesalers, or chain stores in the local region.
• Venture capital firms with a total investment of at least USD 25 million, or a minimum of USD 25,000 per investment with at least 20 investments.

Category 2: Small and Micro Enterprises Foreign Buyers

• Buyers from developed countries (Note 1) whose companies have achieved an annual revenue of at least USD 300,000 in any of the past three years.
• Buyers from emerging markets (Note 2) whose companies have achieved an annual revenue of at least USD 100,000 in any of the past three years.

Notes:

• Applicants must not accept other preferential subsidies or incentives from the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in the current year.
• Applicants must apply using a non-Taiwanese passport. Green cards or other residency permits are not accepted as proof of eligibility.
• Companies that are foreign subsidiaries, overseas headquarters/branches, or affiliated companies of exhibitors are not eligible for the subsidy.
• The applicant’s company must operate in an industry relevant to the exhibition.

 

Note 1: "Developed countries" refers to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.

Note 2: "Emerging markets" refers to countries other than those listed as "developed countries" above.

Note 3: This year's subsidies exclude applications from Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Russia, Belarus, and China (including Hong Kong and Macau).

 

Incentives and Services

Category 1: Key Foreign Buyers

• Airfare

1. One round-trip economy class ticket from the buyer's country to Taiwan.
2. The applicant's itinerary must include a minimum stay of two days in Taiwan during

the exhibition period.

1. Applicants must submit their applications to Chan Chao International Enterprise Co.,

Ltd. within the allocated application period, along with the necessary documentation.

1. Following approval, the TAITRA overseas office will contact buyers for further arrangements.

• Accommodation

1. A maximum subsidy of NTD 20,000 is available exclusively for hotel accommodations and airport pick-up and drop-off services provided by the designated hotel.
2. The hotel subsidy applies only to stays from the night before the exhibition opens through the night it closes, up to 4 nights. Any nights outside this period are not covered.
3. Buyers are required to stay at hotels designated by the organizer, with the hotel assisting in verifying the buyers’ documents. After the exhibition, the hotel will submit claims directly to the competent authority.

 

Category 2: Small and Micro Enterprises Foreign Buyers

• Accommodation

1. A maximum subsidy of TWD 15,000 is available exclusively for hotel accommodations and airport transfer services.  
2. The hotel subsidy applies only to stays from the night before the exhibition opens through the night it closes, up to 4 nights. Any nights outside this period are not covered.
3. Buyers are required to stay at hotels designated by the organizer, with the hotel assisting in verifying the buyers’ documents. After the exhibition, the hotel will submit claims directly to the competent authority.

*Each foreign company under Category 2 is allowed only one application, with requests     limited to accommodation subsidies.

 

Application Contact

 

• Exhibitor Service (Foreign Buyer Invitations)

Ms. Heidi Weng

+886-2-2659-6000 ext.263

bioclub@chanchao.com.tw

 

• Media and Industry Relations

Ms. Jane Chung

+886-2-2659-6000 ext.182

jane.chung@chanchao.com.tw

 

The organizer will submit the application for the authority's review upon receiving it from the applicant. The review process will take approximately 15 to 30 working days. Applicants will be notified by email of the status of their application.

 

Important Information

1. To ensure the rights of all exhibitors are respected, each exhibitor is limited to inviting up to 3 individual foreign buyers.
2. Buyers should make reservations at the designated hotels, and contact the hotels directly using the information provided by the organizer. Hotel bookings must be made by the buyer directly, not through representatives or third parties. Reservations made through other platforms (e.g., Trip.com or Hotels.com) will not be eligible for the hotel subsidy.
3. Accommodation reimbursement will be based on the actual expenses reported by the hotel. Personal expenses incurred by the buyer will not be covered.
4. All changes to room type, any costs outside the scope of this program, and any cancellations will be the responsibility of the buyer. Please note that buyers are responsible for arranging their own room bookings, as the organizer does not handle this process.
5. Accompanying individuals traveling to Taiwan with the buyer are not eligible for the subsidy. Those who share a room with the buyer must provide their passport, overseas buyer badge, business card, and complete a survey.
6. Buyers must apply using a non-Taiwanese passport. Green cards or other residency permits are not accepted as proof of eligibility.
7. Buyers are solely responsible for their own visa applications. The organizer will not provide assistance or supporting documentations for this process.
8. The company name and the buyer’s name on all documents must match exactly as stated in the approval letter.
9. Subsidies will not be provided if the buyer’s identification is in question or if there is no record of their attendance at the exhibition.
10. Buyers are required to complete all survey items to qualify for reimbursement. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility for reimbursement.
11. This subsidy is designed to invite and engage foreign buyers to visit Taiwan, fostering international business opportunities and expanding Taiwan’s industries into global markets.
12. The organizer reserves the right to make final modifications, changes, interpretations, or cancellations of this incentive program.