To boost Taiwan’s space industry capabilities, the Executive Yuan has launched the “Space Industry Promotion and Talent Development Plan”. This initiative, supported by the National Science and Technology Council, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Digital Affairs, and the Ministry of Education, focuses on satellite technology development, industry advancement, and talent cultivation. The aim is to elevate Taiwan’s space technology and the whole industry, while promoting growth in the local satellite sector.
In support of this initiative, the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, has organized the RunSpace Innovation Challenge since 2022, now has enter its 5th edition. We aim to provide a platform for interaction between space industry leaders and emerging teams, encouraging the development of innovative ideas, uncovering cross-disciplinary talents and creativity in the space sector.
Eligibility
●The competition is open to all nationalities and ages. Startups, companies, professionals, and students are all welcome to form teams. Each team consist of 2 to 8 members.
●Participants who have registered for the Implementation Category may also participate in the Sponsor Special Topic, or register for the Sponsor Special Topic independently. Submissions are limited to one entry per category.
●Each team may appoint up to two mentors/advisors as needed (optional). Participants are not allowed to serve as mentors/advisors for their own team or for any other team.
●Team members’ personal information (including names, affiliated organizations/schools, and identifiable images such as photos and logos) must not be displayed in any form within the competition submission (including team names, work titles, submitted documents, videos, and presentations). Violations will result in disqualification from the competition, please review all the material thoroughly before submission.
Awards
Implementation Category
1st Place: NT$350,000 (≈ US$10,960)
2nd Place: NT$150,000 (≈ US$4,690)
3rd Place: NT$100,000 (≈ US$3,125)
Finalist Prize (15 Teams): NT$ 6,000 (≈ US$ 190)
Each winning team receives: 1 trophy, and 1 winning certificate
Finalist teams receive: 1 shortlist certificate
