Innovate Today, Impact Tomorrow! —starting from 2026 Presidential Hackathon International Track.
The Presidential Hackathon International Track debuted in 2019, marking the eighth year of the event. People from all backgrounds, regardless of their age or nationality, are welcome to use open data, technology, and creative thinking to suggest solutions to societal problems that satisfy nations’ social and developmental needs worldwide. Additionally, we hope to foster opportunities for cross-border, interdisciplinary, and public-private collaborations so that data owners, data scientists, and specialists from various fields can interact. We invite participants from all over the world to submit innovative ideas for data applications that will improve people’s lives and promote new methods of governance.
NEWS
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22May
Your idea could be the beginning of the next big change - join the 2026 Presidential Hackathon International Track!
22May
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7Nov
2025 Presidential Hackathon International Track-Teams of Excellence Announcement
7Nov
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16Sep
2025 Presidential Hackathon International Track-Announcement of Preliminary Selection Results
29July
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29July
Registration period has been extended until 8/19...
29July
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17Jun
2025 Presidential Hackathon International Track Starts with You! Orientation Open for All!
17Jun
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16Jun
Your proposal could change the world - join the 2026 Presidential Hackathon International Track!
16Jun
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About Presidential Hackathon
ABOUT
WHO CAN APPLY
- Anyone can apply. We encourage participation from partners across academia, industry, civil society, government, media, and other sectors, and interdisciplinary teams are welcome. Individuals who are passionate about public and social issues are invited to participate and leverage AI, open data, and other digital technologies to propose innovative solutions that improve quality of life and advance social well-being.
- Each team must consist of 3 to 10 members, with each individual limited to joining one team only. Two members must be designated as the primary and secondary contacts.
- At least one team member must hold nationality other than that of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
TEAMS OF EXCELLENCE OVER THE YEARS
CHALLENGE THEME
Digital Inclusion in the AI Era
- Promoting Digital Inclusion: Bringing AI and digital technologies closer to everyone by enabling people of different ages, regions, and needs to access technology and participate in digital services on equal footing, thereby narrowing the digital divide and ensuring all can share in the benefits of the intelligent era
- Building Smarter Services: Harnessing AI, data analytics, and digital tools to enhance the efficiency, convenience, and safety of public services and everyday living environments, addressing diverse needs across education, care services, governance, disaster prevention, and beyond, while shaping a smarter and more responsive future for society.
APPLICATION
- Application Acceptance Period：From May 22, 2026, to 5:00 PM (GMT +08:00) on July 31, 2026
- Online application: Fill in the application form online, and all work contents and relevant documents must be presented in English
- Confirmation: Check your E-mail and received the confirmation letter.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on four key criteria:
(I) Evaluation Criteria by Stage
| Stage | Feasibility | Innovation | Social Impact | Implementation and Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminaries | 40% | 30% | 30% | - |
| Finals | 30% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
(II) Evaluation Focus
REWARD
(I) The Selected Teams from Preliminary Selection
- Opportunities for learning and exchange with international participants.
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Free professional mentorship resources, including:
- (1) 1-on-1 guided mentorship and AI application consulting
- (2) Assistance in identifying needed technologies and introducing appropriate technical consultants
- (3) Facilitation of public-private sector collaboration
- (4) Support for field validation
(II) The Teams of Excellence
- Invitation to present outstanding proposals to the President at the Office of the President.
- Certificates and trophies personally awarded by the President (tentative).
- Free airfare and accommodation to visit Taiwan, with tours arranged in Taipei or other cities (limited to 2 team members per team).
- Opportunities for collaboration with potential public and private sector partners in Taiwan.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Description | Period |
| Submission period | May 22 (Fri) - July 31 (Fri) |
| Preliminary Review | August 6 (Thu) –August 16 (Sun) |
| Preliminary Results Announced | Late August |
| Mentorship Period | Mid-September to mid-October |
| Final Review | To be held on a selected date in late October |
| Awards Presentation Ceremony | To be held on a selected date in early to mid-December |
※ The event schedule is tentative. Please refer to the official website for the latest updates.
DOWNLOAD
| No | File |
| 1 | HANDBOOK(EN) |
| 7 | HANDBOOK(ZH-TW) |
MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE
Yi-Jing Lin
Minister
Ministry of Digital Affairs
Isabel Hou
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Digital Affairs
Yein-Rui Hsieh
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environment
Chen-Hao Chang
Executive Secretary
National Science and Technology Council
Coco Wang
Deputy Secretary-General
Business Council for Sustainable Development of the ROC
Ying-Yin Huang
Associate Professor
National Taiwan University
Edward Tay
Chairman
Infracrowd Capital
Frans-Anton Vermast
Strategy Advisor
Amsterdam Smart City
Kahori Miyake
Director
Japan Climate Leaders PartnershipDOMESTIC TRACK
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