Center for Innovative Technology and Commercialization (CITC)

1. Program Background: The Technology Value-Added Program provides funding for technologies at the prototype validation stage, with the goal of advancing their technology readiness to a level suitable for field testing and achieving early-stage commercialization. Each approved project may receive funding of up to NTD 1.5 million. 2. Eligibility Criteria: This year's Technology Value-Added Program is jointly implemented with the NSTC SPARK Project. Therefore, only technologies in the categories of pharmaceuticals or medical devices are eligible. Applications outside these categories will not be accepted. 3. Application Guidelines: (1) Application Method: The Principal Investigator (PI) should submit both electronic and printed copies (one set) of the following documents to the Center for Technology Innovation and Commercialization: Application Form for Chang Gung University Biomedical/Medical Device Technology Development and SPARK Team (Appendix 1) Chang Gung University Technology Commercialization Development Project Funding Application Form (Appendix 2) Declaration of Previous Funding Support (Appendix 3) For projects involving human trials, IRB approval or relevant ethics committee approval documents must be included (2) Application Period: From now until August 15, 2025. Submissions will be collected and reviewed together after the deadline. (3) Project Duration and Funding: Each project will run for 1 year, with funding ranging from NTD 500,000 to 1.5 million per project. (Please refer to the program guidelines for allowable expenses.) (4) Review Process: The review includes a document review followed by an oral presentation. The review and approval process will take approximately three months. 4.Interested faculty members are requested to submit the electronic files of the proposal and related documents to citc0940@mail.cgu.edu.tw. Additionally, the signed hard copies of the proposal and related documents should be delivered to the Technology Transfer and Innovation Center, 12th Floor, Administration Building. The submitted materials will be reviewed, and a decision will be made regarding the approval and amount of funding. The Center will review all applications and determine funding approval and the amount of support. Notes: ·    Awarded projects are required to participate in the university’s technology promotion activities and SPARK mentoring courses. ·    All project participants must strictly adhere to regulations regarding intellectual property rights and academic ethics during both application and research phases.

1.Research Center for Biotechnology and Medicine Policy has announced the call for entries for the 22nd We, innovators, with a submission deadline of Thursday, July 31, 2025. To encourage participation from university technology teams, The Center for Innovative Technology and Commercialization (CITC) will review applications for registration fee subsidies. Selected teams may receive a maximum reimbursement of NT$25,000 per team, subject to a post-event reimbursement process. As the number of subsidies is limited, all eligible teams are encouraged to apply. 2.Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be full-time faculty members of the university.Preference will be given to those who have previously participated in CITC’s innovation and commercialization programs, especially in the fields of medical devices or new drug development. 3.Application Method and Deadline: (1)Interested applicants must email their application materials to citc0940@mail.cgu.edu.tw by Friday, August 1, 2025. (2)Email subject line should follow the format: " We, innovators Registration Fee Subsidy Application_[Award Category]_[Team Name]" (3)Required documents (please refer to Section 3-2 of the 22nd We, innovators Handbook-Application Guidelines): i.Electronic application file (including the consent form and project proposal). ii.For entries in the Enterprise Innovation Award or Startup Innovation Award categories, please also include financial statements. iii.Applications will be reviewed by CITC, and results will be individually notified following the review meeting. 4.For more information, please visit the 22nd We, innovators website: https://innoaward.taiwan-healthcare.org/

The Center for Innovative Technology and Commercialization at Chang Gung University held the “2025 CGU Biodesign Workshop” on April 26 and May 3, 2025, at the Future Classroom. Nearly 30 participants registered for the event, including clinical physicians, faculty members, and graduate students from both the College of Medicine and the College of Engineering. The workshop also attracted students from National Taiwan University and Chung Yuan Christian University, showcasing strong interest and enthusiastic participation across universities and disciplines. ▸ The 2025 CGU Biodesign Workshop drew enthusiastic participation from physicians, faculty members, and students from Chang Gung University, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, National Taiwan University, and Chung Yuan Christian University. At the core of Biodesign is a focus on identifying unmet clinical needs directly from real-world medical settings and patient experiences. Using a structured innovation process, Biodesign systematically uncovers unresolved clinical problems and seeks the most appropriate technological solutions. For this workshop, Professor Peng-Ting Chen from National Cheng Kung University—also a member of the Stanford Biodesign Global Faculty—and her team were specially invited as instructors. The course content was tailored to Taiwan's healthcare environment and covered key topics such as clinical needs assessment and exploration, ideation and concept development, market feasibility analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning. Through group-based hands-on activities and brainstorming sessions, participants were guided to design promising medical technologies or products that have the potential to address real clinical pain points. ▸ Professor Peng-Ting Chen led the team members in conducting clinical needs assessment and exploration. Chang Gung University is actively implementing the National Science and Technology Council’s SPARK Program, a talent cultivation initiative aimed at accelerating translational development in biomedicine and medical devices. The university is dedicated to nurturing talent to support teams in developing new drugs and medical technologies, while also guiding them toward potential paths such as startup formation, technology transfer, or integration into large-scale projects. Within this program, Biodesign-based training serves as a critical foundation. Introducing this mindset early in the development of new drugs or medical devices can significantly increase the chances of successful technology advancement and commercialization. ▸ The Biodesign Workshop intentionally grouped participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-disciplinary brainstorming and guided mentorship to collaboratively design innovative products that address clinical needs while demonstrating market feasibility. In the future, Chang Gung University will continue to advance the research and development of new drugs and medical devices by actively integrating internal resources, the Chang Gung healthcare system, and the innovation capacities of universities in the Taoyuan region. The university is committed not only to the commercialization of technologies but also to cultivating entrepreneurial talent with cross-disciplinary integration capabilities, thereby expanding the impact of the biomedical innovation ecosystem.

I. Program Overview: The Potential Project Sourcing Program is designed to serve as a preparatory phase for the SPARK Program (Biomedical and Medical Device Translational Research and Talent Cultivation Program). During this phase, the project office’s mentorship team will assist selected teams by identifying their needs and helping them achieve key milestones—ultimately leading to a formal application to join the SPARK Program. The SPARK Program aims to support faculty and physicians in the commercialization of technology, technology transfer, academia-industry collaboration, application for large-scale government commercialization projects (e.g., Value Creation Program, SBIR, SIIR), and the establishment of startups. It integrates internal and external resources and provides support in areas such as technical services and business model development. Benefits of joining the official CGU SPARK training program include: Acceleration of technology commercialization/product launch through the CGU SPARK platform. Industry analysis reports tailored to the team's technical field, including regulatory pathways, market trends, and competitive landscape. Access to the Stanford SPARK Program's training model and resources (https://sparkmed.stanford.edu/). Connections to angel investors, venture capitalists, corporate investors, and international accelerators (e.g., Rookie Fund, National Development Fund, Cherubic Ventures, etc.). Free exhibition booths at major promotional expos such as Bio Asia, Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan, and Assistive Technology Exhibitions. Opportunities for international exposure through 1-on-1 partnering and showcases at events such as the BIO Investor Forum (https://www.bio.org/events/bio-investor-forum-digital) and the LSN RESI Conference (https://www.lifesciencenation.com/). Participation in the annual Demo Day and Angel Investment Matching Event for opportunities in technical and funding partnerships. Funding Support: Up to NT$1 million per project for pharmaceutical technologies, and up to NT$700,000 for medical devices. II. Application Guidelines: How to Apply: Please complete the attached "CGU Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Technology Development – Potential Project Application Form" and submit the electronic file to cguspark@mail.cgu.edu.tw. Eligible Technologies: Focus on technologies related to new drug development, drug repurposing, innovative medical devices/platforms/software. Preference will be given to those with intent for technology transfer, industry-academia collaboration (with an existing industry partner is a plus), application for large-scale government commercialization programs, or startup formation. Eligibility: Faculty/researchers from Chang Gung University and affiliated institutions (e.g., Ming Chi University of Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology). Physicians/researchers from the Chang Gung Medical System. Physicians/researchers from partner hospitals in the Taoyuan area. Faculty/researchers from universities in the Taoyuan area.

🚀 Use a structured innovation process to find the most appropriate technology to solve medical problems 🎮 💡Course Features 🔹Starting from the medical field or patient needs, we explore clinical problems that have not yet been solved through a structured innovation model and find the most appropriate innovative technological solutions. 🔹We organize professionals from different fields such as medicine, engineering, business management and intelligent computing into small teams. Through brainstorming among cross-disciplinary members and guidance from industry mentors, we design innovative products that meet clinical and market needs. [This course is suitable for students who have a foundation in their own professional subjects and want to further learn how to work with partners in other fields to discover pain points in any medical field, and then stimulate creativity through brainstorming to design innovative and marketable products!!] 👨‍🏫 Course Instructor Prof. Chia-Hsiung Cheng / Department of Occupational Therapy, Chang Gung University Prof. Tsung-Hsun Hsieh / Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Gung University 👨‍🏫 Teachers Prof. Peng-ting Chen / National Cheng Gung University Assistant Researcher, Qian-li Ma / National Cheng Gung University 📅 Course Information  •  Class date and time:      4/26 (Sat)  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Online)      5/03 (Sat)  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM  •  Enrollment Target: All faculty members, graduate students (Master’s & PhD), and senior undergraduate students  •  Class location: Future Classroom, 9th Floor, Management Building, Chang Gung University (Tentative)  •  Teaching method: class in person  •  Fee: Completely free (Meals not provided)  •  Registration Method: fill in the online from(https://forms.gle/hQ7fanchwHhBo3Sg8).The registration period is from now until 4/11 Course contact: Ms. Huang citc0940@cgu.edu.tw 03-211-8800 ext. 3716 ※Chang Gung University reserves the right to modify, change the interpretation of the event, or cancel this event. If there are any other matters not covered, they shall be subject to the relevant regulations or interpretations of the organizer.