Yunlin County Government “Return Home to Start a Business” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

This competition is organized in accordance with the official letter issued by the Administration for Digital Industries (ADI), Ministry of Digital Affairs, dated September 3, 2026, Document No. 1155000318.

The “Return Home to Start a Business” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (hereinafter referred to as “the Competition”) aims to encourage startups to identify local needs and leverage local characteristics, industry strengths, and available resources to develop innovative application services through digital technologies. The Competition seeks to facilitate the implementation of innovative services in local communities and environments, thereby contributing to the development of local industries and living environments.

2026 Competition Schedule

1. Registration Period: From the date of announcement until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2. Proposal Review and Preliminary Round (Proposal Selection): Late September to early/mid-October 2026
3. Semi-Final Round (Service Validation): Late November to early December 2026
4. Final Round (Business Validation): Mid-February to early March 2027
5. Results and Showcase Event: One day is expected to be scheduled in mid-to-late March 2027

Awards

1. Preliminary Round (Proposal Selection): Each of the 40 teams that advances to this round will receive NT$100,000.
2. Semi-Final Round (Service Validation): Each of the 25 teams that advances to this round will receive NT$200,000.
3. Final Round (Business Validation):
   • Champion (1 team): NT$1,500,000
   • Runner-up (up to 2 teams): NT$1,000,000 each
   • Third Place (up to 3 teams): NT$500,000 each
   • Service Promotion Award (up to 5 teams): NT$200,000 each

To effectively promote the Competition and support the innovation and entrepreneurship policies of local governments, relevant organizations are encouraged to disseminate this information and collaborate with youth development and entrepreneurship support organizations to help foster the growth of startup teams.

Relevant competition materials and the latest updates will be announced on the Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Electronic Bulletin Board:

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For inquiries, please contact:

• Competition Hotline: (02) 2380-8444
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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