AppWorks Accelerator
Taipei-based accelerator run by VC firm AppWorks for founders building in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The accelerator is free and takes no equity, fees or tokens. AppWorks may invest separately through its funds. Recent batches have called for manufacturing AI, defense tech, on-chain banking and post-quantum cryptography.
At a glance
AppWorks Accelerator key facts
- Investment
- None
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Equity-free, no fees; AppWorks funds may invest separately
- Duration
- about 4 months (kick-off to Demo Day)
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Cohort locations
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed, series a
- Sectors
- ai, web3, deep tech, general
- Application cycle
- 2 batches a year
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
AW#34 applications open October 2026 and close December 2026 (exact date not stated); program runs March to June 2027.
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Notable alumni
- ShopBack
- Pendle Finance
- Cake
- WeMo Scooter
- Omnichat
Sources
FAQ
Applying to AppWorks Accelerator
- How much does AppWorks Accelerator invest?
- AppWorks Accelerator's standard deal: Equity-free, no fees; AppWorks funds may invest separately.
- How much equity does AppWorks Accelerator take?
- AppWorks Accelerator takes no equity.
- When is the AppWorks Accelerator application deadline?
- Application cycle: 2 batches a year. AW#34 applications open October 2026 and close December 2026 (exact date not stated); program runs March to June 2027.
- Where is AppWorks Accelerator based?
- AppWorks Accelerator is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The program runs hybrid.
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