The “Tech Innovation Excellence Award (TIE Award)” is a contest co-organized by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and other
Taiwanese governments. The TIE Award offers
a stage to recognize cutting-edge technologies worldwide, aiming to connect the global startups with their potential partners from Taiwan’s high tech companies to create a mutually
beneficial cooperation.
Connect with industry experts,
investors & fellow entrepreneurs.
VISIBILITY
Pitch or showcase opportunities in front of renowned industry leaders & investors.Get spotted by international media, with interview opportunities.
DEMO & BOOTH
Winners will be invited to come to Taiwan and attend the TIE Award Unveil, also have a booth at Future Tech Pavilion in Taiwan Innotech Expo.
SELECTION CRITERIA
APPLICATION INNOVATION
Innovation when applied to an emerging field
Demonstrate groundbreaking performance in production, design, and new material application
Able to include diverse innovation and integrate interdisciplinary thinking
VALUE CREATION
The potential to promote technological innovation and benefit society
Promote new industry chains or contributes to industry upgrading
Attract derivative investments or creates high economic value
LOCAL INTEGRATION
How the solution can be applied to solve problems in the world but can ride on one of Taiwan’s technology platforms or partner with a Taiwanese company
The potential to strengthen the competitiveness of industries in Taiwan or able to effectively resolve or mitigate challenges facing Taiwan's industries
AWARDS & PRIZES
Opportunities to partner with Taiwan’s top tech companies
Cash prizes
1st Place: USD 30,000
2nd Place: USD 20,000
3rd Place: USD 10,000
Honorable mentions: USD 7,000 each.
Winning teams from overseas will receive partial subsidy for flight tickets and accommodation (details to follow)
TIE Award trophy
Logo and usage rights for the award granted
Coworking space in Taiwan Tech Area (TTA)
TIMELINE
(in Taiwan Standard Time, GMT+8)
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Fill out the Basic Information and Concept Paper ON-LINE, also submit the IP Statement and Affidavit.
INITIAL REVIEW(concept paper)
The result of it will be notified by e-mail individually by the end of July, 2024.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The result of TIE Award will be announced in mid-August, 2024.
The winner's solution will be presented at the Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE).
ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
It will be conducted by the end of June, 2024.
SECONDARY REVIEW (presentation)
The presentation and secondary review will complete in early-August, 2024.
For actual dates will be announced by TIE Award Team, please refer to the publishing information on this homepage.
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TIE Award’s definition of ”technology” is hardware or software produced as a result from R&D operations. ”Applicant” is defined as startups, legal entities (including individuals), or
academic/research institutions.
Startups must have been legally registered after January 1, 2016.
Applicants must own the intellectual property rights, or have received legal authorization to use the technology or solution.
Focusing on the two themes of Semiconductor Applications and Net-Zero Emissions, the competition topics include:
Semiconductor Applications:
Semiconductor solutions for smart innovation and applications.
Semiconductor manufacturing related processes, designs, new materials and other technologies.
Net-Zero Emissions:
Carbon reduction technologies, negative emissions technologies, energy transition, new energy and other related solutions aimed at promoting net zero
emissions and sustainable
development.
