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International ICT Innovative Services Contest
Organizers: Taiwan Government and Academic Association- Industry Development Bureau of Ministry of Economic Affairs- Computer Center of Ministry of Education- Chinese Society for Information Management
Event Management: Taipei Computer Association
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Sponsoring Organizations
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Objectives• To provide a platform for students to
present their ICT prototypes• To promote academic-industrial
collaboration by integrating academic education and practical experience
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History of Contest
Platform for Student Project Presentation
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Inter-disciplinary Integration
Inter-disciplinary Integration
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Industry-Academia Collaboration Intercollegiate
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•Addition of New Categories•Integration of Inter-Disciplinary Expertise
•A Platform for Stu-dents to Present their Project•Recognition of Student AcademicExcellence
•To Meet the Growing Demand for Skilled Personnel•Inspiration for Industry•Preparing students for professional challenges
Business Matching Platform for Industry and Academia Introduction of New Categories
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Going International Going International
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•The InnoServe Contest•Cross-Strait Category
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Largest in Taiwan
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High-Caliber Judges
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Bright Future in ICT
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How do we select our teams?•Several thousands of teams undergo a
strict screening procedure to represent their university or college every year•Only around 20% of the teams are
selected to represent their schools•In 2011, 448 teams were selected to
represent their schools after vigorous competition
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InnoServe Contest 2012
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The ChallengeThe InnoServe Contest encourages teams to design and build computer system prototypes of “innovative ICT applications”. Qualified teams are required to perform a live demonstration of their prototypes in English at the Final Round in Taipei Taiwan.
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Eligibility• The Contest is open to all students currently enrolled
in undergraduate or graduate programs at accredited colleges or universities worldwide.
• A team may consist of up to 8 eligible students. Each team must have at least one, but no more than two mentors.
• To be considered for the Contest, teams need to have previously undergone a strict selection process (ie. previous winner in any other nationwide ICT-related Contest). Teams will be required to provide evidence of eligibility.
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Required Documents & Registration by Email
• Application Form• Description of Information System• Summary of System Document• Scanned Copy of Student ID Card (front and
back)• Youtube Link to Prototype Preview Video (5-
10 mins)Note: No registration fee required
Please submit all required documents by email to connie@mail.tca.org.tw
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Award Package for Qualified Teams
• Award Package includes:– Round trip economy class air ticket to Taipei from designated
countries– 3-night standard hotel accommodation at selected hotel– Selected meals during 4-day stay in Taipei– Customized cultural tour featuring Taipei 101, National
Palace Museum etc. with transfer and admission• Award Package excludes:
– Personal Travel Insurance– Personal Expense: Allowances for Telephone, Laundry and
Recreation– Visa Fee
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Final Round (Tentative Programme)• Date: 10 November 2012• Venue: National Taiwan University (NTU) Sports
Center (website)
Award Ceremony15:30~17:00
Judges make final award decisions14:45~15:30
Live Presentation III with Q&A Session: 11~15 Teams13:30~14:45
Lunch Break12:10~13:30
Live Presentation II with Q&A Session: 6~10 Teams10:55~12:10
Coffee Break10:45~10:55
Live Presentation I with Q&A Session: 1~5 Teams09:30~10:45
Judges Meet for Consensus Conference09:20~09:30
Opening Ceremony09:00~09:20
Arrival of Invited Guests and Judges08:40~09:00
Registration and Preparation for Live Presentation08:00~09:00
10 Nov 2012
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JudgingTeams will be judged by a panel of judges consisting of 4 to 5 representatives from the industry, government and academic institutions– Innovativeness 30%– Practicability 45%– Presentation Performance 15%– Document Integrity 10%
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Prizes• 1 Gold Medal for Most Creative Application:
NTD 120,000 (Approx. USD 4,000) per team• 1 Gold Medal for Most Distinguishing
Features: NTD 80,000 (Approx. USD 2,700) per team
• 1 Gold Medal for Best Technology: NTD 50,000 (Approx. USD 1,700) per team
• 3 Awards for Best Innovation: NTD 5,000 (Approx. USD 170) per team
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Contact UsFor more information regarding the InnoServe Contest, please visit the Contest website at http://csim.tca.org.tw/en or contact:
Connie LiuTel: +886-2-2577-4249#276Email: connie@mail.tca.org.twInternational ICT Innovative Services Contest Committee
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Discussion• How many teams will Your Committee
be able to recommend for participation at the InnoServe Contest?
• In order to further the relationship between our two Committees, can we invite one key person from your Committee to attend and observe the Final Round at Taipei?
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Information for Invited Guests• Invitation Package includes:
– Round trip economy class air ticket to Taipei from designated countries
– 3-night standard hotel accommodation at selected hotel– Selected meals during 4-day stay in Taipei– Customized cultural tour featuring Taipei 101, National
Palace Museum etc. with transfer and admission• Invitation Package excludes:
– Personal Travel Insurance– Personal Expense: Allowances for Telephone, Laundry and
Recreation– Visa Fee