The National Yunlin University of Science and Technology announces the 2026 Technical-Vocational Cup Hackathon, which will be held in two stages: Regional Competitions (North, Central, South) and the National Competition.

• Regional Competitions and corresponding training courses will be organized by National Taipei University of Technology, National Formosa University, and Cheng Shiu University.

• National Competition will be hosted by National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology.

Competition Dates:

• Regional Competitions: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 2026

• National Competition: Friday–Saturday, May 29–30, 2026

I. Competition Details

1. Registration Period & Method:
   Open now until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM. Registration is online only. Students must complete all required information accurately.

   Regional Competition Registration Links:

   • North: https://forms.gle/C6xd1QYNmug76XJt7

   • Central: https://forms.gle/WV2FDM4jrXGdeRzZ7

   • South: https://forms.gle/eTYm4bGf9GjwzPUt8

2. Eligibility:
   Teams of 2–3 enrolled students from technical-vocational colleges. Cross-disciplinary, cross-college, and cross-school teams are encouraged. Individual applicants must participate in the ice-breaking matching activity.

3. Competition Format:
   Teams will draw a competition topic on-site at the opening ceremony. They must complete their projects within the designated time and location, and submissions will be evaluated by the organizers.

4. Prizes:
   The total prize pool is NT$815,000:

   • Regional Competitions: First prize NT$60,000, with certificates awarded for all prizes.

   • National Competition: First prize NT$250,000, with winning teams receiving certificates, trophies, and prize money.

5. Contact Information:

   • North: National Taipei University of Technology – Ms. Chien, Ms. Chu | (02) 2321-6245 ext. 5266, 5299

   • Central: National Formosa University – Ms. Lin | (05) 631-3374

   • South: Cheng Shiu University – Mr. Hsieh | (07) 735-8800 ext. 2307

   • National Competition: National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology – Ms. Lo, Ms. Chou | (07) 601-1000 ext. 38202, 38003

II. Support for Participating Students

1. Schools are encouraged to provide necessary travel, accommodation, and related expenses for participating students using school funds, Higher Education Sprout Project funds, or other plans, in accordance with the Domestic Travel Expense Guidelines.

2. If students advance to the National Competition and need to take leave to participate, schools should grant official leave according to the officially announced participant list on the competition website.

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