Showchwan health care system is the largest privately-owned hospital group in Taiwan, with 10 hospitals, over 3,700 beds, and 6,000 employees.  Innovation and patient-oriented service have always been its core values since being founded in 1973 by Dr Min-ho Huang.  The mission is to offer leading-edge technology and services to under-served areas.  In addition to tertiary medical services, it also has facilities catering to elderly, maternal health, and comprehensive cancer care. Originated from Ircad located in Strasbourg, France, it is the largest and most advanced minimally invasive training center in Asia.  Established 2008,  it has trained over 12,000 physicians from over 80 countries, running close to 100 workshops annually.  In addition to surgical training, it also boasts an advanced research center as well as an incubation center for medical start-ups.  It is the perfect hub for innovations.  Located in Lugang Industrial Park, in the center of Taiwan, it is an ideal center with many resources necessary for the success of med-tech start-ups.