IC Taiwan Grand Challenge Global Call for Proposals

About

The IC Taiwan Grand Challenge Global Call for Proposals is seeking startups, researchers, and individuals to develop innovative chip-based technologies in fields like AI, smart mobility, manufacturing, medtech, and sustainability, offering a cash prize of $30,000, expert mentorship, and access to Taiwan’s IC Startup Accelerating Platform and business development resources.

Benefits

• Cash prize of $30,000 for winners
• Access to Taiwan’s IC Startup Accelerating Platform
• Guidance and mentorship from industry experts
• Business development support in Taiwan
• Opportunities to collaborate with Taiwan’s IC industry

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be under 8 years old
• Legal entities, research teams, and individuals must partner with Taiwan’s semiconductor industry
• Applicants from or backed by China are ineligible
• Participants must own or legally license the intellectual property rights of their technology
• Concept paper and a 3-minute pitch video must be submitted on time
• Past winners can apply only if led by a new project leader