HAOSHi Accelerator

What HAOSHi Accelerator does

HAOSHi Accelerator (好食好事加速器) is Taiwan's first agri-food technology startup accelerator, operating under the 好食好事基金會 (HAOSHi Foundation), a private foundation domiciled in Taipei, Taiwan. The organization runs a structured cohort-based acceleration program targeting startups across agricultural biotechnology, food technology, packaging and materials, cold chain logistics, restaurant technology, sustainable food, and health-focused segments. Core service offerings include the HAOSHi Accelerator Program, a Regional Revitalization Program (食農創生計畫) that extends coaching to place-based agri-food entrepreneurs in Taiwan's regions, an annual DEMO DAY showcase event, and a branded VMS® mentor network of 60-plus senior industry figures drawn from fintech, venture capital (including 500 Startups), F&B operations, and food technology. Portfolio scale metrics cite 65-plus startups supported, 127M+ NTD (approximately 4M USD) collectively raised by those companies, and a reported 101% capital growth rate across the portfolio.

HAOSHi's revenue model is anchored in professional services — providing mentorship, business coaching, fundraising facilitation, and international market access support — though no program fees or pricing structure is publicly disclosed. The foundation structure suggests reliance on grants, corporate sponsorship, and ecosystem partnerships in addition to any program-based revenue. Customer acquisition runs through direct startup application via the company website, supplemented by event participation (InnoVEX 2026, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026), multi-channel social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, LINE), and two email newsletters covering food-and-agriculture entrepreneurship and regional revitalization.

In 2026, HAOSHi is visibly expanding internationally and thematically. The organization led a delegation of three Taiwanese food-tech startups to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 in partnership with Japan-based Sustainable Food Asia, executed its first exhibition at InnoVEX 2026 under the 'HAOSHi Foodture Hub' pavilion, and announced a 2026 cohort explicitly themed around AI-powered supply chain upgrades and healthy living demand. Cross-border alignment with Startup Island Taiwan further positions HAOSHi within Taiwan's national startup internationalization framework.

Name

HAOSHi Accelerator

Legal name

好食好事基金會 (HAOSHi Foundation)

Website

https://hao-shi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HAOSHi Accelerator is Taiwan's first agri-food tech startup accelerator, operating under the HAOSHi Foundation in Taipei, providing mentorship, funding facilitation, and international market access to food and agriculture technology startups across Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agri-Food Tech Accelerator Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Agri-food accelerator
• Startup mentoring
• Venture acceleration
• Food tech incubation
• Agricultural innovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accelerator Program Services: HAOSHi provides accelerator program services including mentorship, business coaching, funding facilitation, and international market access support to agri-food tech startups.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HAOSHi Accelerator operates Taiwan's first agri-food tech startup acceleration program, providing structured mentorship, funding facilitation, business coaching, and international market access to startups in agricultural technology, food technology, packaging, cold chain logistics, food service, sustainability, and health innovation domains. The program combines core acceleration cohorts with the Regional Revitalization Program (食農創生計畫), supporting 65 portfolio startups through a network of 60+ VMS® mentors with collective fundraising of 127M+ NTD.

Product overview

HAOSHi Accelerator is Taiwan's first agri-food tech startup accelerator offering a unified platform combining acceleration programs, mentorship, investment matching, and regional development initiatives. The core HAOSHi Accelerator Program provides 65+ portfolio startups with mentorship from 60+ VMS® mentors, capital connections (127M+ raised), and international ecosystem access, while the Regional Revitalization Program extends coaching and resources to local agri-food entrepreneurs. The annual DEMO DAY event serves as the culminating showcase where portfolio startups present to investors and partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HAOSHi Accelerator Program (好食好事加速器) Taiwan's first agri-food tech startup acceleration program providing comprehensive mentorship, funding connections, and international networking for startups in agricultural technology and biotech, food technology and biotech, packaging/materials, cold chain logistics, restaurant tech and services, sustainability, and health innovation domains.
• Regional Revitalization Program (食農創生計畫) A tailored coaching program combining expert mentorship, industry-academia collaboration, and local startup community engagement to inject energy into Taiwan's regional agri-food industry and drive sustainable development of local economies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 101% capital growth rate achieved by portfolio companies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sustainable Food AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Partnership with Japan-based Sustainable Food Asia to organize networking events including 'Sustainable Food Night' during SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. The collaboration facilitates industry exchanges between Taiwanese and Japanese agri-food tech companies, helping startups establish business connections through product demonstrations, tastings, and networking events.
• Startup Island TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Aligned with Startup Island Taiwan's goal of connecting Taiwanese startups with the global innovation ecosystem. HAOSHi participates in initiatives that support Taiwanese startups' international expansion and market entry.
• Space Ark BiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Portfolio startup specializing in fermentation applications. Participated in delegation to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 to establish partnerships with Japanese companies.
• King NoodlesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Portfolio startup specializing in functional foods. Participated in delegation to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 to showcase R&D capabilities.
• Leeuwenhoek LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Portfolio startup specializing in precision nutrition. Participated in delegation to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 to establish business connections in Japan.
• AlgalexminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Japanese company that established initial business connections with HAOSHi-led delegation through product demonstrations and networking events at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
• Eclipse FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Japanese company that connected with HAOSHi delegation startups through product demonstrations and tastings at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
• MorusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Japanese company that established initial business connections with Taiwanese delegation through networking events organized in partnership with Sustainable Food Asia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bits x Bites: China-based food tech VC and accelerator running agri-food cohorts out of Shanghai. Comparable to HAOSHi as a pan-Asian food-tech specific accelerator serving founders in the same regional ecosystem.
• FoodLabs: Berlin-based food tech accelerator and early-stage investor running multiple cohorts focused on food innovation. Directly comparable to HAOSHi as a vertical-specific accelerator with mentor networks and demo day showcases.
• Rockstart AgriFood: Netherlands-based accelerator running a dedicated AgriFood vertical with mentor network, demo day, and follow-on capital. Directly comparable vertical model to HAOSHi's agri-food focus.
• The Yield Lab: Global agri-food tech accelerator with programs in St. Louis, Ireland, and Singapore. Directly comparable on vertical focus (agri-food), cohort structure, and portfolio company development approach.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator operating across numerous verticals including food and agtech through partnerships. Comparable in cohort-based acceleration and mentor-driven model, though significantly larger and less vertically specialized than HAOSHi.
• Startupbootcamp: Global accelerator network with multiple verticals and regional programs. Comparable cohort structure and mentor-led approach, though operating as a broad platform rather than a focused vertical accelerator.
• Plug and Play: Global startup accelerator and venture platform with a dedicated Food & Beverage vertical. Comparable in corporate-partnership-driven acceleration, though broader and more established than HAOSHi.

Regional players

• SparkLabs: Korea-based accelerator network with multiple industry verticals including food tech. Comparable regional Asian accelerator with cohort-driven model, though operating in a different geography than Taiwan.

Others

• Sustainable Food Asia: Japan-based food sustainability organization partnering with HAOSHi on cross-border delegation programs. Connected as a strategic partner enabling HAOSHi's Japan market expansion rather than a direct competitor.
• Startup Island Taiwan: Government-backed initiative connecting Taiwanese startups to global ecosystems. Ecosystem partner aligned with HAOSHi's international expansion mandate rather than a direct accelerator competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haoshi-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/haoshi_foundation

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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