Taiwan Launches "Best AI Awards 2025" with NT$1M Grand Prize to Attract Global AI & IC Talent

TAIPEI, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report by DIGITIMES:

Taiwan is set to host the Best AI Awards 2025, an international competition designed to drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Integrated Circuit (IC) Design. Advised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), organized by the Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA, and hosted by the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), this event offers a highest grand prize of NT$1,000,000 (approx. USD 32,000).

Open to students and experts worldwide, the competition will accept submissions from early March to April 8, 2025. Winners will be invited to Taipei for a physical presentation for the final round in early May 2025, with top participants receiving a special visa to work in Taiwan and access to expert training opportunities. Taiwanese participants are encouraged to collaborate with local teams, fostering greater industry connections.

The Best AI Awards 2025 focuses on two core themes: AI Applications and IC Design. Participants are encouraged to submit groundbreaking proposals with strong potential for real-world industry adoption. This competition serves as a unique platform to showcase talent, connect with industry leaders, and explore career opportunities in Taiwan's thriving tech ecosystem. Full details and application guidelines can be found on the "Best AI Awards 2025" official website.

Taiwan's Commitment to AI Talent & Innovation

Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Kuo Jyh-huei, highlighted the nation's global leadership in chip and server manufacturing, with its AI software rankings expected to enter the world's top 14 by year-end. To secure a strong AI workforce, the government aims to cultivate 200,000 AI professionals within four years, driving innovation and industry-academia collaboration.

The "2+4" talent program further supports global talent, especially students from Southeast Asia, by offering tuition subsidies, living allowances, and career training in Taiwan's high-tech industries.

For AI and IC innovators, the Best AI Awards 2025 is more than a competition-it's a gateway to Taiwan's dynamic tech landscape.

SOURCE DIGITIMES