1) According to a 2019 survey, 50% of Taiwanese entrepreneurs believe that their entrepreneurial skills came from past educational and work experiences, while 31% believe it came from their personal interests. 2) The survey showed that male entrepreneurs focused more on engineering and technology, while female entrepreneurs focused more on consumer products and e-commerce. Both genders were interested in agriculture technology, food and beverage, and healthcare. 3) To encourage more female entrepreneurs in technology fields, the government has adjusted policies and programs, such as creating a Women's Entrepreneurship Excellence Award in 2018 with a new technology innovation category.