If you are a startup, legal entity, academic research institution, or an individual focused on IC design innovations and Chip-based innovative applications, and if you are open to collaborate with Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, this invitation is for you.

To boost Taiwan's position as a leading IC startup cluster, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) organizes the 2024 IC Taiwan Grand Challenge Pilot Program. With an expertise in semiconductor technology by combining chips with important innovations like generative AI, the goal is to make Taiwan a hub of innovative chip technologies.

The IC Taiwan Grand Challenge is aiming to discover promising teams early and connect them with Taiwan. Top selections will be invited to establish bases in Taiwan, linking them with funding to advance chip innovations, leveraging the world's most comprehensive semiconductor industry ecosystem to support creative endeavors.

An initial funding of USD 30,000 will be provided for teams coming to Taiwan. Based on actual needs, teams will be offered in chip development during the project execution period, including access to EDA tools, silicon intellectual property licensing services, IC professional design services, and shuttle services for multi-project wafer (MPW) runs, with a total cap of USD 3 million.

Online application deadline for the 1st round  is 30 June 2024.

More information and the form for registration can be found here: iCTGC – IC TAIWAN GRAND CHALLENGE (ictaiwanchallenge.org)