10th “Entrepreneurship Star” Talent Competition – Economic Daily News

1. Organizer:
The Competition is hosted by the Economic Daily News Department of the United Daily News Group, inviting teams from universities and colleges nationwide to participate.

2. Purpose:
The competition aims to identify Taiwan’s most promising future industry stars, accelerate entrepreneurial development, and increase visibility. It gathers high-potential teams, providing opportunities for networking, investment, and collaboration.

3. Competition Format:
This edition includes a Student Division, following the registration procedures used for startups. Eligible participants are students enrolled in universities or graduate schools recognized by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.

4. Registration:

• Deadline: May 15, 2026

• Method: Free online registration via https://money.udn.com/ACT/innovation/index.html

• Competition Categories:

  1. Technology & Advanced Manufacturing – High-tech breakthroughs such as semiconductors, advanced materials, energy, quantum technologies, as well as Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and IoT hardware

  2. Biotech & Healthcare – New drug development, precision medicine, medical devices, digital health, and smart healthcare systems

  3. AI & Software Services – Cross-domain AI applications, large language models, SaaS enterprise services, data analytics, and cloud solutions

  4. Innovative Services & Business Models – Non-technical product, service, or business model innovations

5. Eligibility (Student Division):
Full-time students enrolled in Ministry of Education-recognized Taiwanese universities or colleges (including day programs, evening/extension programs, credit courses, master’s, and doctoral programs; excluding in-service programs), holding ROC nationality, and with at least one faculty advisor.

6. Awards:

• Champion Team: Trophy and NT$50,000 cash prize

• Runner-Up Teams (2): Trophy

• Champion and runner-up teams may join the NTU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center incubator program.

• Featured teams will receive a free full-page interview and coverage in Economic Daily News, valued at NT$300,000.

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