Why Academic Consulting?
Many businesses are already doing R&D but haven’t written up their improvements in the format government programs require. Current programs prioritize “industrial resilience” and “smart transformation.” AISML is familiar with these scoring criteria and helps enterprises package their production process improvements into policy-aligned R&D proposals, securing government grants without fundamentally changing your core technology.
Programs Comparison
Small Business Innovation Research
Agency: SME Administration
Target: Innovative SMEs
Conventional Industry Technology Development
Agency: Industrial Development Administration
Target: Traditional manufacturing
Service Industry Innovation Research
Agency: Department of Commerce
Target: Service industry innovation
Technology Industrialization Pilot Program
Agency: Industrial Development Administration
Target: Cross-domain alliances
Our Approach
Eligibility Assessment
Analyze your current business situation and evaluate the most suitable grant program and application timeline
Proposal Writing
Translate your process improvements into policy-aligned language and strengthen technical justification with academic rigor
Execution & Reporting
Support throughout project execution, interim reports, and final reporting to ensure smooth reimbursement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SBIR and CITD? How to choose?▾
SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) is administered by the SME Administration and targets innovative SMEs, offering grants ranging from approximately NT$500,000 to NT$5 million. CITD (Conventional Industry Technology Development) is administered by the Industrial Development Administration and targets traditional manufacturing industries, offering grants up to approximately NT$5 million. Selection criteria: choose SBIR if your business is innovation-oriented; choose CITD if you are upgrading existing manufacturing processes. AISML can help evaluate the best option for your business.
Do government R&D grants need to be repaid?▾
No. Government R&D grants (such as SBIR, CITD, SIIR) are subsidies, not loans. Once approved, funds are disbursed according to project milestones and do not need to be repaid. However, businesses must execute the R&D activities as outlined in the proposal and submit a final report. Failure to comply may result in partial grant clawback.
Which industries are eligible for SIIR?▾
SIIR (Service Industry Innovation Research) primarily funds innovation and R&D in the service sector, including information services, digital content, distribution services, food and tourism, healthcare, and more. If your core value lies in service model innovation rather than product manufacturing, SIIR is typically a better fit than SBIR. Grants range from approximately NT$5 million to NT$10 million, depending on project scope.
What documents are needed to apply for government grants?▾
Key documents include: a project proposal (covering R&D objectives, technical methodology, market analysis, and team capabilities), company registration documents, financial statements for the past three years, and a list of R&D personnel. AISML’s role is to help businesses translate everyday process improvements into policy-aligned proposals and strengthen the technical justification with academic rigor, which is the key factor for approval rates.
Want to find out which grant program suits your business?
AISML can help evaluate the best option and combine it withindustry-academia collaborationto achieve both grants and tax benefits.