HSH Hualien Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Project Introduction
Global entrepreneurship is on the rise year by year. Through various competitions, unique startups are discovered and nurtured, allowing young people to turn their ideas into reality and practice entrepreneurship. In recent years, Hualien County has actively developed a high-quality entrepreneurial environment conducive to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and has promoted youth entrepreneurship policies. The focus is on cultivating local and returning youth, integrating regional resources, and collaborating with industry, government, academia, and research sectors. This collaboration aims to reduce investment costs and entrepreneurial risks, leverage cultural, agricultural, and ecological assets, and align with and develop Hualien’s unique industries. The goal is to encourage local businesses and youth to dream big and stimulate industry transformation and innovation.The past three editions of the HSH Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition have helped local youth secure numerous entrepreneurial resources and achieve top honors in national competitions, including first prizes and gold medals at international invention exhibitions. This has provided many young people with opportunities to develop their ventures post-competition.
This year, the HSH Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition has partnered with the "Zhan Guo Ce" entrepreneurship competition brand to expand its overall impact. The competition will now be held nationwide as the "2024 HSH and 19th Zhan Guo Ce National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition." It will also be linked to the United Nations' "2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs), encouraging youth to propose innovative ideas that address local needs and social issues. This approach aims to create new and sustainable business models while solving societal problems and generating profits.
Application Criteria
This program is open to youth aged 18 to 45 (inclusive), including students, working professionals, and foreign nationals with a valid residence visa. Applicants with the following qualifications will be given priority:
- Data Analysis Skills: Familiar with tools such as Python, R, Excel, Tableau, etc., with relevant experience in data analysis.
- Entrepreneurial Track Record: Experience in startup projects or having founded a company.
- Entrepreneurship Competition Experience: Participation in entrepreneurship competitions.
- Entrepreneurship Course Experience: Attended entrepreneurship-related courses or training programs.
Registration is done via an online form. The organizer will announce the list of selected participants after the review process.
1. Selection Criteria for Participants
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Item |
Evaluation Criteria |
Evaluation Standards |
Weight |
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A |
CEO Potential |
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30% |
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B |
Data Analysis Skills |
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20% |
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C |
Entrepreneurial Potential |
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20% |
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D |
Understanding and Application of Local Hualien Issues |
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20% |
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E |
Entrepreneurial Experience or Competition Participation |
|
10% |
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Total |
100 |
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Application Content
Important Dates and Other Information
1. Event Schedule
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Date |
Event |
Remarks |
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Mar. 29, 2025 (Sat) to May 9, 2025 (Fri) 23:59 |
Document Review Registration |
Please complete and submit the registration form before the deadline. |
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April |
Campus Info Sessions & Empowerment Courses |
To be held at various universities; follow our fan page for exact dates. |
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May 16, 2025 (Fri) ※ [Postponed Announcement]: Due to a high number of applicants, the announcement will be delayed to ensure fairness and rigor. |
Announcement of Selected & Waitlisted Applicants [Postponed] |
Announcement via: Youth Development Center Official Website Fan Page Email and phone notification |
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May 30, 2025 (Fri) |
Final Confirmation of Participants |
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June 23, 2025 (Mon) |
Event Period (Hackathon) |
Pre-event notice will be sent one week before the event. |
Application Documents
Submission Materials
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No. |
File Name |
Remarks |
Attachment 1 |
Application Form |
(Required) Please fill out according to the form's questions. |
Attachment 2 |
Identification Document |
(Required) Please upload a copy of the front and back of your ID. If you're a student, please attach proof of enrollment. |
Attachment 3 |
Consent Form |
(Required) Please read, agree, and sign the form. |
Attachment 4 |
Data Collection Agreement |
(Required) Please read, agree, and sign the form. |
1. Transportation Subsidy
To reduce travel costs for youth coming from outside Hualien, transportation subsidies for Taiwan Railways (TRA) and High-Speed Rail (HSR) are available. Participants must bring their outbound ticket stub on the day of the event. The travel date must fall within 3 days before the event (including the day of). For app-based tickets, a screenshot of proof of purchase must be shown. The outbound subsidy will be provided on the day of the event. Return ticket stubs must be dated within 3 days after the event (including the day of). For app-based tickets, download the proof of purchase and mail both stub and proof within one week after the event to the following address. Reimbursement will be processed within one week upon receipt.
Mailing address for ticket stubs:
3F, No. 280, Jiankang Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City 105
Attn: Lexiang Life Co., Ltd.
2. Notes
(1) Participants agree to comply with competition guidelines set by the organizer and decisions made by the judging committee.
(2) The organizer reserves the right to disqualify participants or teams under the following circumstances, and may revoke awards and recover prizes/trophies/certificates:
- Submitting false or misleading information.
- Plagiarism or infringement of others’ intellectual property, patents, or copyrights.
(3) Engaging in behaviors that unfairly affect other teams during the competition.
(4) Data provided during the competition is for this event only and must not be shared, disclosed, or distributed to unauthorized individuals, teams, organizations, or third parties. Violation may result in disqualification and legal liability.
(5) Proposals that violate any rules of this competition.
(6) Computers, extension cords, and adapters will not be provided; please prepare your own equipment.
(7) By participating, teams agree to provide relevant materials (e.g., proposal summaries, product/service videos) for non-commercial promotional purposes, including interviews, photography, and video production.
(8) The organizer may revise the competition guidelines as needed and will announce updates on the event website or social media. Participants are responsible for checking updates and may not claim ignorance.
(9) Winners must comply with ROC tax laws and submit all required documents; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize.
(10) Selected teams must cooperate with the organizer and executing unit on evaluation, awards, subsidies, media coverage, and promotional activities, as well as post-event tracking.
(11) The organizer reserves the right to modify or cancel the event at any time. Any changes will be announced on the competition website without further notice.
Application Method
The competition accepts online registrations. Please complete the registration process by 12:00 PM on May 13, 2024 (Friday).
To complete the registration, you need to:
1.Register Online: Visit the competition registration website.
2.Fill Out the Online Application: Complete the required information on the online application form.
3.Upload Competition Documents: Ensure all necessary documents are uploaded in their entirety.
4.Receive Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is successful, which indicates that the process is complete.
Registration Website: https://2024hsh19cbia.ssey.com.tw/
Contact Informations
Contact Persons: Ms. Liu, Mr. Wu
Phone Numbers：03-8903241、03-8903687、0910-115484
Email Address：hshhualien@gmail.com
Line Community：@970hsh