Hi-Po Star Award
The Hi-Po Star program identifies high-potential startups under five years old. Organized by the SME and Startup Administration, it invites investors and incubators to recommend teams, focusing on three sectors: Deep Tech, Consumer Tech, and Green Tech.

To discover and nurture high-potential startups in their seed or early stages (within 5 years of establishment), the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs has organized the "Hi-Po Star" selection event. Investment firms, incubators, accelerators, and startup hubs will be invited to recommend startups to participate, focusing on three key sectors: Deep Tech, Consumer Tech, and Green Tech.
This serves as a reference for business investment and cooperation opportunities and connects with various government policy resources to further develop and refine these startups.
In 2025, 18 finalists were selected from 363 startups (11 from Deep Tech, 3 from Consumer Tech, and 4 from Green Tech), linking them to over 40 follow-up reward resources."
Hi-Po Star TOP 18 List
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Company Name |
Product/Service Application Field |
Company Intro |
Official Website |
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Aegiverse Company Limited |
Aerospace & Navigation Technology |
Aegiverse provides preferred products with satisfactory prices and applications for our customers based on Design-In-Taiwan & Made-In-Taiwan patented layered optical-electric integration technology. Our Closed-Loop Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (CL-FOG), FOG-based Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and FOG-based Attitude & Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) products are optimized products adjusted based on customer experience. |
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TAIWAN RUOMEI TECHNOLOGY CORP. |
CleanTech / Advanced Materials |
Taiwan Ruomei Technology (est. 2022) provides a Materials-AI-Service thermal solution. Its core includes proprietary thermal polymer composites for PCB/IC cooling and 3D-printed microchannel cold plates for AI servers. The company utilizes a Thermal AI platform to offer end-to-end design intelligence and services globally. |
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Optiqb AI Technology Ltd. |
Smart Imaging & Optical Technology |
Optiqb combines the hardware "intelligent naked-eye 3D optical protective film" and the software "image conversion core technology" to lower the threshold for 3D experience. |
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Amelio Biomedical Co., Ltd. |
Biotech / Medical Devices |
RealSeal, now in development, is the world’s fastest and absorbable blood-stopping powder. Built with amino acid–metal synthesis, it rapidly absorbs water on contact with blood and accelerates coagulation—81% faster than natural clotting and 35% faster than leading products. Fully absorbable, no removal is required, lowering infection and rebleeding risk and closing the gap between absorbability and performance. |
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Pade Technology Co., Ltd. |
CleanTech / Sustainability Technology |
PADE Technology Co., Ltd. is dedicated to developing AI-integrated Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) systems for intelligent textile sorting and recycling. Its “Smart Circular Textile System” efficiently and accurately identifies and classifies blended fabrics with a precision rate exceeding 90%. By sorting materials based on fiber composition and reintegrating them into the recycling stream, PADE builds a comprehensive textile circular ecosystem. The technology empowers sustainable fashion manufacturing, enhances resource recovery efficiency, and promotes the transition toward a zero-waste, low-carbon future. |
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Megasense Technology Corp. |
Radar & Sensor Technology / Advanced Sensing |
Founded in 2021, Megasense develops radar and LiDAR solutions. Our intrusion detection system prevents train collisions, powered by smart sensors and algorithms. With deep automotive radar expertise, we safeguard public transport safety. |
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Phasetrum Inc. |
AI & Advanced Technology Solutions |
Phasetrum, specialized in 10~80GHz CMOS/GaN RF IC design, by providing platform centric RF turnkey solution in SATCOM/AESA Radar, patent-proof new phase difference architecture and IC/PCB/Antenna integrated design, support customers to build SATCOM user terminal easier and faster, and provide RF ASIC/Solution design service for AESA radar/Satellite payload. |
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KopherBit Co., Ltd. |
Digital Technology / AI Solutions |
KopherBit empowers small and mid-sized OEMs to build AUTOSAR-compliant ECUs efficiently with its open, modular platform that unifies hardware, firmware, and OS. With KopherOS and the KITE toolchain, clients can focus on control logic instead of low-level integration. Proven in over 70% of Taiwan’s electric buses, KopherBit is accelerating smarter and scalable mobility innovation. |
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LINGBO CO., LTD. |
MedTech / Health Technology |
LINGBO is a SaaS management system designed specifically for the gas industry(LPG), offering intelligent solutions to ensure smooth operations through real-time delivery and inventory management. It also integrates IoT services to effectively prevent gas supply interruptions for residential, commercial, and industrial users, significantly enhancing convenience and safety. |
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Jmem Technology Co., Ltd. |
Semiconductor / PQC Security Chips |
Jmem Tek is a semiconductor company specializing in quantum-safe IP and IC design. Built on proprietary Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) technology, it developed a post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) hardware security architecture and launched the world’s first PUF-based PQC chip, offering 3× faster performance and compliance with NIST FIPS 203, 204, and CAVP. With teams in Taiwan, the U.S., Europe, and Australia, Jmem Tek protects data across UAV, defense, fintech, and data center. |
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Intelligent Information Security Technology Inc. |
Cybersecurity / Embedded Security |
Focusing on PUF and chip integration, the company provides secure chips, modules, and USB keys. Its technologies encompass multi-factor authentication, encrypted transmission, post-quantum cryptography, and AI-based trust inference, offering comprehensive hardware security solutions widely applied in cloud and networking devices. |
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HAO JUEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
SportsTech / Precision Engineering |
The company focuses on developing PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) cutting tools and customized non-circular bicycle chainrings, integrating exceptional hardness and wear resistance with superior athletic performance. Through big data-driven design optimization, each chainring is precisely engineered to improve pedaling efficiency, climbing capability, and the overall riding experience, empowering professional cyclists to achieve optimal performance output. |
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United Kaohsiung AI Medical Technology co. ltd. |
AI Medical Imaging / Digital Health |
United Kaohsiung AI Medical Technology is an AI-driven medtech company from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, specializing in intelligent screening solutions for kidney stones. Our flagship system, iStone, uses AI algorithms to analyze routine blood and urine data, enabling early detection before symptoms appear. Collaborating with hospitals and universities, we aim to make precision screening affordable, efficient, and globally accessible. |
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PrecisemAb Biotech Co., Ltd. |
Biotech / Diagnostics |
PrecisemAb Biotech Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing safer and more effective antibody therapeutics through its proprietary Universal Antibody Lock technology. This innovative platform enables disease-specific activation of antibodies, reducing on-target toxicity in healthy tissues while maintaining therapeutic potency. PrecisemAb focuses on advancing next-generation biologics, including Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and bispecific antibodies, through strategic collaborations and technology licensing to global partners. |
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Ohmplus Technology Inc. |
RF Technology / Antenna Measurement Systems |
Focused on RF chip and phased array antenna measurement and calibration, covering sub-6 GHz to millimeter-wave frequencies, applied in WiFi, 5G, low Earth orbit satellites, and radar. The core "OHM+Fast" algorithm integrates multiple instrument functions into a single device, achieving a measurement speed over 10 times faster with real-time calibration, which significantly reduces test costs and time. |
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NunoX Technologies Co., Ltd. |
CleanTech / Environmental Monitoring |
NunoX transforms how brands, designers, and suppliers connect, collaborate, and sell fabrics. NX Showroom creates photorealistic digital fabric twins for users to view, customize, and share online. |
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EndoSemio Co., Ltd. |
Medical Devices / Rehabilitation Technology |
Focused on miniaturized medical imaging technologies, the company develops single-use endoscopes integrated with AI-based image recognition and guidance features to enhance surgical precision and safety. Its product portfolio includes |
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PATRIOT GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Renewable Energy / Energy Storage Solutions |
Focused on the development of high-performance solid-state lithium batteries and energy-storage systems, the company uses its proprietary solid-state electrolyte to achieve high energy density, long cycle life, and enhanced safety. Its technologies are applied across electric vehicles, eVTOL aircraft, AI robotics, and energy-storage markets, and have already secured multiple domestic and international patents. |