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How to Apply for the Taipei Startup Subsidy

My Room Abroad has been granted the Taipei Government’s Startup Subsidy in July 2019. I will be explaining in this article how to apply for this subsidy. The common pitfalls and things to include and think of when you are applying. The Startup Subsidy and eligibility As explained in our article about the different types … Read more

The different types of Taipei City Subsidies

Taipei City incentivizes companies to grow through their subsidy programs. This article will cover the different types of Taipei City subsidies. There are 4 main types of subsidies a company can apply for at the Taipei City government. There’s the Startup subsidy, the R&D subsidy, the Branding subsidy and the incubators and angel investors subsidy. … Read more

Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa extension

entrepreneur visa

Our one year entrepreneur visa for Taiwan was about to expire (yes, it’s already been a year since we launched myroomabroad.com in Taipei!) so I started my research on how to renew it. Extending or renewing your entrepreneur visa is quite easy if you have the numbers and know what to do. I did not … Read more

Partners

Partners

Universities National Chengchi University (NCCU) NCCU is a national university, a research university and the earliest public service training facility of modern china. Located in Taipei, the university was established in 1927. It is considered as on of the most prestigious and prominent universities in Taiwan. The university specializes in arts and humanities, mass media, … Read more

FAQ

FAQ

About MRA What is My Room Abroad? A platform that connects international students with certified landlords in dream destinations. This platform makes the painful process of finding and booking a room abroad safe and easy for international students. It simplifies the search for accommodation abroad and allows up front booking of rooms for a 1 … Read more

What type of neighborhood for your room in Taipei?

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The area in which you choose your flat is the single most important decision that is going to have the biggest impact on your exchange semester. The location of your room is at least as important as the choice of your university. How do you choose the best neighbourhood for your room in Taipei? In … Read more

Pinxi sky lantern festival

Pinxi Lantern release

The Pingxi Lantern Festival is one of the best events for international students in Taipei. It should appear on the top of your to do list in Taipei. However, if you don’t read this article you might miss all of it! The Pingxi Lantern launches are not at Pingxi Station! Pingxi Station is known as … Read more