Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for the 2026 "Applied Research Incubation Project" in the fields of medicine and medical devices. Applications are open from now until February 24, 2026 (internal deadline is [date]).

Notes:
1. This application process is in accordance with the NSTC 2026 "Applied Research Incubation Project" solicitation announcement (please refer to the NSTC Life Sciences Research and Development Office website) and the "Trial Implementation Guidelines for Subsidized Applied Research Incubation Projects." Applicant institutions and project leaders must carefully review all regulations beforehand.

2. A project briefing session is planned for mid-to-late January 2026. Event information will be posted on the NSTC Life Sciences Office website.

3. The implementation schedule for this project is subject to the actual approval date (expected to begin on July 1, 2026).

4. Applications for projects not receiving funding under this announcement will not be accepted.

V. For any questions regarding the relevant plan, please contact Ms. Liu Junyi at the Department of Life Sciences, NSTC, Tel: (02) 2737-7199; E-mail: chyliu@nstc.gov.tw.