Connect Hualien

Connect Hualien is a collaborative space designed to empower entrepreneurial talent in Hualien and serve as a hub for innovation, learning, and networking. It integrates an innovation space, a venture studio, and a “farm-to-table” test kitchen, with the goal of fostering entrepreneurship and community collaboration in the region.

At the heart of Connect Hualien is a weekly Thursday gathering, which provides a consistent platform for local entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration—contributing to the development of a supportive local innovation ecosystem.

The venture studio offers strategic guidance and growth resources to selected startups, helping them scale effectively. Meanwhile, the test kitchen focuses on developing farm-to-table cuisine and value-added products that highlight Hualien’s unique agricultural strengths, promoting both direct-from-farm distribution and innovative applications of local produce.

Together, these components form the foundation of Connect Hualien’s mission: to be a regional center for entrepreneurship resources and an innovation exchange platform—driving local innovation, supporting sustainable ventures, and revitalizing Hualien’s local economy.