僑務活動報名系統 Overseas Community Affairs Council, R.O.C. (TAIWAN)

I. Objectives of the Program: Taiwan's biotechnology industry development strategy centers on "smart technology" and "precision health for all ages." Leveraging Taiwan's strong ICT and semiconductor advantages, and combining biotechnology, AI, and medical services, the goal is to achieve high-value new drug development, innovative medical device development, and smart healthcare solutions by 2030, transforming Taiwan into a "major hub for biomedical R&D in the Asia-Pacific region" and making biotechnology Taiwan's next "national treasure." To strengthen the connection between global overseas compatriot businesses and the Taiwan biotechnology industry, introduce related new biotechnology product opportunities, enhance the competitiveness of overseas compatriot businesses, assist in the complementary connection of advantageous industries and resources at home and abroad, and help the Taiwan economy and Taiwan's advantageous technology products expand into international markets, this association invites overseas compatriot businesses interested in developing or currently operating biotechnology-related industries to return to Taiwan for visits and exchanges, creating a mutually beneficial and win-win situation. II. Program Duration: July 13 (Monday) to July 17 (Friday), 2026. Total 5 days and 4 nights. III. Eligibility Requirements: Overseas compatriot entrepreneurs with Mandarin communicative skills who are engaged in the biotechnology industry (or those with related experience) in their overseas location of residence and are willing to collaborate with or invest in related Taiwanese businesses and assist them in expanding into international markets. Priority will be given to those who have not participated in OCAC's economic and trade workshops or visiting delegations in the past two years. This program will not be held if there are fewer than 15 participants. IV. Registration Information: A. Registration Period: From now until 24:00 on June 23, 2026 (Taiwan Time). Late submissions will not be accepted or waitlisted. B. Registration Method: 1. This program utilizes the “OCAC Overseas Compatriot Affairs Activity Registration System”. Please register via the program webpage prior to the registration deadline. (Registration site：https://register.ocac.gov.tw) 2. For all the personal data of the workshop’s participants, the OCAC shall handle its collection, processing, and utilization in accordance with regulations stipulated in Article 8 of the Personal Data Protection Act. Please read the notice items carefully and check the boxes to indicate your consent to proceed with the registration process. 3. In order to streamline application procedures, personal information will be automatically filled out when applicants apply with their i-Compatriot Card accounts (including information such as your Mandarin and English names, birthdates, gender, email, i-Compatriot Card Number and residing country); applicants who do not apply with their i-Compatriot Card accounts, please make sure to fill out the i-Compatriot Card Number accurately; applicants who are not registered with an i-Compatriot Card account, please check the box for “agree to register for an i-Compatriot Card, after which the OCAC will approve and issue your i-Compatriot Card according to the information of your application for this workshop). 4. When registering, please provide a frequently used email address capable of receiving messages, to ensure receipt of registration results and online check-in instructions. 5. Initial review of the overseas compatriot attendee application will be handled by the Culture Center or OCAC overseas offices and furthered reviewed by the OCAC. OCAC will send registration results to the applicants via email. V. Event Agenda: The entire program spans 5 days and 4 nights, including visits to relevant government agencies and institutions in Taiwan's Biotechnology, keynote speech, attending the “2026 BIO Asia-Taiwan Exhibition)”, corporate visits, business collaboration meetings, and integrative discussions. (Please refer to the tentative agenda; a full schedule will be provided upon confirmed registration. OCAC reserves the right to amend the agenda as necessary.)  Date：July 13 to July 17, 2026. Total 5 days and 4 nights. Date Itinerary Note July 13th (Monday) Morning 1. Registration I2. ntroductions I3. ntroduction of OCAC operations, and the “Overseas Credit Guarantee Fund” operations   Noon Welcoming Luncheon   Afternoon 1. Keynote Speech 2. Visiting relevant government authorities and organization in the franchise industry   July 14th (Tuesday) All Day Visiting Taiwan local Biotechnology enterprise headquarters   July 15th (Wednesday) All Day July 16th (Thursday) Morning Afternoon Business Collaboration Meetings   Afternoon Integrative Discussions   Evening Farewell Dinner   July 17th (Friday)   Attending the “2026 Bio Aisa-Taiwan Exhibition” * Arrange expert-guided tours to thoroughly understand future trends of the industry. * Return in the afternoon. *OCAC reserves the right to amend the agenda as necessary. VI. Program Fees:: A. Expenses Covered by OCAC: Program attendees’ lunches and dinners, accommodations, group transportation, visitations, insurance, and venue expenses for the duration of the program. B. Expenses to be covered by the program attendees 1. Round-trip airfare and other transportation fees between location of residence and Taiwan, transportation to and from the registration site, as well as other personal expenses. 2. During the program, double occupancy rooms will be arranged. If any participant requires a single occupancy room, he or she will need to cover the difference; if any participant need to check in early or check out late, he or she should mention it in advance, and room will be arranged depend on the accommodation situation of the hotel. The relevant expenses will be borne by the participant. 3. During the program, attendees will be covered by a NT$2,000,000 travel safety or accident insurance, with an additional 10% accident medical coverage. If attendees consider this coverage insufficient, they may choose to increase the coverage limit at their own discretion. If the attendee contracts any disease, falls ill, and requires medical treatment while in Taiwan, he or she is responsible for all related medical expenses. VII. Important: A. Registration is limited to only 1 person from each household or company; to retain the integrity of this program, companions (including family members and assistants) are not permitted. B. Applicants will obtain program eligibility only after completing the confirmation of check-in procedures with the organizer. C. The schedule of this program is intensive. Attendees are advised to consider their own health and physical condition to avoid overexertion during the program, which could impact the flow of activities. To avoid wasting resources, full participation throughout the program is required. Unless with special reasons approved by the OCAC, attendees should not leave the program without authorization. Those who cannot participate for the entire duration should refrain from participating. D. Applicants are advised to refrain from purchasing air travel tickets until they have received official confirmation of acceptance. If the attendee have any symptoms of discomfort before check-in or during the program, please inform the OCAC or staff members immediately and cease participation in the program. VII. OCAC Contact Information: Mr. Chang (Staff), Tel: +886-2-2327-2720, Email: CIEN318@ocac.gov.tw Mr. Huang (Division Chief), Tel: +886-2-2327-2703, Email: fed837@ocac.gov.tw

1.Objectives: To enhance the knowledge and understanding of Taiwan's development situation and to promote interaction between young people in Taiwan and participants from overseas so the latter become a new force in their overseas compatriot societies when they return home, to promote exchange and contacts between Taiwan and their home countries. 2.Activity period:  August 1-14 ,2026. 3.Eligibility: Young people aged 16 to under 25 (as shown on passport), age calculated to the start date of the session enrolled for, currently residing outside of Taiwan,currently residing in the Eurasian and Canada(except for countries with specialized sessions, such as Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.) In good academic standing and health, holding an I-Compatriot Card, holding a passport of country of residence or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement, adaptable to group life during the study program, are willing to share images and videos on their own social media during the study program and of Chinese/Taiwanese descent are eligible to apply. 4.Activities: (1)National situation and culture courses: national situation, economy, education, life in Taiwan and culture. (2)Tours of government, economic, and cultural institutions: Visits to the Office of the President, museums, cultural parks and creative industry parks. (3)Industry visits: Visits Trusted Industry Sectors, namely semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. (4)Visits to Taiwan's ecological environment, national parks, historical monuments, and distinctive scenic spots. (5)Visit to university campuses and interaction with students. 5.Registration procedure and time limit: (1)The registration period for each session:  From March 1 until June 30, 2026 or all places are taken. (2)Registration process: 1.) Registration method: register online, please go to the OCAC Activity Registration System to register (website: https://register.ocac.gov.tw/). 2.) Applicant registration information will be reviewed in two stages; in the first stage, initial review will be conducted by an ROC overseas unit (in places without OCAC staff, initial review will be conducted by the OCAC directly). Stage 2 reviewwill be a final review conducted by the OCAC, with reviews carried out in batches. Admission results will be formally sent to the respective overseas missions and overseas cultural and educational centers for notification to the applicants. Applicants may also check the results on the "OCAC Activity Registration System" after the application deadline. (3)Entry visa: Applicants should submit all documents required and apply for their own Taiwan entry visa. 6.Number of participants to be enrolled: 40 7.Registration : (1)Registration time and place: Please see the instructions in the admission notification. (2)At time of registration, the participant shall pay the self-paid amount due, hand over their passport, and receive their participant ID card, participant handbook, and dormitory room assignment. (3)Fees: 1.)Paid by the participant: i.)Self-paid fee: NT$21,465/person,to be paid to the undertaking unit on registration. No refund for early withdrawal. ii.)Personal return air ticket, visa fee, luggage transportation fee, spending money and personal expenditure. iii.)Fee for medical insurance taken out in country of residence. iv.)Personal medical fees, compensation for damage caused through personal factor (parents bear joint responsibility) during the activity. v.)Accommodation and other expenses arising from early arrival in or delayed departure from Taiwan. 2.)Fees subsidized by the OCAC:  NT$14,310/person, including teaching,teaching material, visits, food and accommodation, transportation,administration and other expenses. 8.Important Notices: (1) During the program, the participants must abide by all rules and regulations and comply with group disciplinary rules. Serious violations can result in expulsion by the OCAC, to which student and parents should not object to, nor should return of expenses for joining this program that have already been paid be demanded. (2)The participants must arrange for medical insurance in their country of residence prior to arrival. Should medical treatment be necessary for the participant during the program for a sudden illness or recurrence of chronic symptoms, any related medical fees shall be paid by the participant(s); neither the participants nor their parents may make any claim for compensation to OCAC or the undertaking unit. (3)Those with special medical conditions (such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, epilepsy, infectious disease, or pregnancy) that might affect normal participation should not enroll for the program. Otherwise, the participants will be solely responsible for any incidents arising from preexisting health conditions and there will be no connection to the organizer or undertaking unit. (4)Those with a prior record of drug abuse, criminal activity, or bad behavior will not be allowed to enroll. (5)The participants’ luggage should be simple and easy to carry and should not contain any banned articles or products made from protected animal species; please adhere to customs regulations. (6) Each participant should arrive in Taiwan and depart on the stipulated date. All expenses for early arrival or late departure caused by seat or other factors shall be borne by the participants: transportation arrangements for delayed arrivals or early departures may be assisted by the organizing unit; however, all related costs shall be borne by the participant. (7)After the activity ends and the participants should return to their place of residence, they cannot, for any reason, apply to remain to in Taiwan for further study or live as an overseas compatriot student or overseas student. (8)The participants should take part in the activity in full and must not leave midway. In the event of special circumstances requiring early departure, the participant(s) parent should submit a request detailing the situation; this will be passed by an overseas office or culture center to the OCAC for review; after OCAC approval and notification of the undertaking unit, the procedure for early departure will be handled, upon completion of which the participant(s) can leave; otherwise, all consequences will be the responsibility of participant(s) and will have no connection to the OCAC or the undertaking unit. (9) To ensure that opportunities to participate are distributed fairly, those who have never been to Taiwan to take part in this activity will be given enrollment priority.If two or more individuals from the same household apply at the same time, only one will be accepted in principle, and the others will be placed on the waiting list. However, this restriction does not apply to multiples (e.g., twins or triplets). The OCAC reserves the right to make the final decision on admission based on resource allocation, available spots, and the overall effectiveness of the program. (10)The participants should bring suitable clothes, casual clothes, leather shoes and trainers to meet the needs of different occasions. (11) OCAC reserves the right to decide whether to proceed or not depending on the registration status of the session and other factors；Please do not purchase flight tickets before receiving official confirmation of acceptance. If the program is canceled, the OCAC will not reimburse any expenses incurred, including flight tickets purchased in advance.