In response to the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, National Taiwan University, the TECO Technology & Education Foundation, and the Ministry of Education have partnered to jointly organize the “2025 Net Zero Tech International Contest @Taiwan,” aimed at cultivating talent in net-zero technologies.
The overall convener of the contest is National Taiwan University’s President, Dr. Wen-Chang Chen. The theme of the competition is “Net Zero Tech,” designed with two simultaneous categories: the “Main Contest” and the “International Contest.” This event invites teams of outstanding university faculty and students (including master’s and PhD students) from Taiwan and around the world, specializing in net-zero emissions technologies, to participate.
Main Contest Participants: Limited to faculty and students from universities in Taiwan (including master’s and PhD students)
International Contest Participants: Faculty and students from universities around the world (including master’s and PhD students, and Taiwan’s faculty and students are also welcome to participate)
Prize Money: The grand prize is NT$1,000,000, with a total of 40 awards, totaling NT$6,500,000 in prize money.
Registration Period: From February 10, 2025, to June 25, 2025.
Teams with complete registration materials will begin the preliminary and re-evaluation processes from June 28, 2025. A total of 20 teams will be shortlisted for the finals. The final contest and award ceremony will take place on August 19, 2025 (Tuesday) at National Taiwan University Sports Center.
For detailed contest rules, please visit the official event website: https://teco.tecofound.org.tw/en/pages/40