i2i, in collaboration with the American accelerator EntreCamp, is launching the 2024 IP2 Scale Out Program, selected ten Taiwanese startups to undergo training in New York. On June 18, a delegation from i2i visited the renowned global accelerator MassChallenge to enhance collaboration and exchange within the Taiwan-U.S. startup ecosystem.
The event was led by i2i Chairman Gary Gong, accompanied by Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), Chia-Ying Wu. During the visit, they were welcomed by MassChallenge CEO Cait Brumme, COO Lisa McLaughlin, and Global Partnerships Manager Muhammad Burhan. The discussions focused on potential future collaborations, with plans to meet again at Computex Taipei 2025.
(Group photo, marking the friendly exchange between both parties.)
On June 18, i2i visited MassChallenge, where Muhammad Burhan led a tour of the facilities, followed by interactive discussions in the meeting room.
In the meeting, Chairman Gary Gong reviewed the successful past collaborations between i2i and MassChallenge. In 2019, i2i operated the Taiwan Startup Terrace and co-launched the Bridge to MassChallenge Taiwan 2019 program, which successfully attracted global startups to Taiwan and helped Taiwanese startups expand internationally.
Deputy Director General Chia-Ying Wu highlighted that this initiative led to the SMESA becoming a platinum sponsor of MassChallenge.
(Both MassChallenge and i2i delegation engaging in discussions in the meeting room.)
(Right:Deputy Director General Chia-Ying Wu, explaining the outcomes of past collaborative projects.)
Founded in 2009, MassChallenge's name reflects both its founding location in "Massachusetts" and the "mass challenges" it addresses. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it is the world’s only non-profit, equity-free global accelerator. Its mission is to connect startups, experts, businesses, and communities to drive business growth and economic transformation. With 98 corporate partners, MassChallenge focuses on supporting high-potential startups in the crucial early stages of product-market fit and commercialization. As of last year, MassChallenge has assisted 483 startups in their growth.
To further deepen cooperation with MassChallenge, i2i plans to invite MassChallenge CEO Cait Brumme and her team to the 2025 Computex Taipei. Through continued visits and exchanges, they aim to explore further collaboration opportunities and contribute to fostering Taiwan-U.S. startup ecosystem.
(Right: i2i Chairman Gary Gong, Left: MassChallenge CEO Cait Brumme, engaging in friendly discussions and planning to meet again at Computex Taipei 2025.)
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