Exploring the Future of Digital Governance, Creating New Experiences in Innovative Services!
The Ministry of Digital Affairs has officially launched the “Digital Credential Innovation Challenge”, opening registration on Monday, September 8, 2025!
Centered on the “Digital Credential Wallet” as the core technology, the competition welcomes students and professionals nationwide to form teams. Through prototype development and scenario design, participants will jointly explore new possibilities in digital public governance.
Theme
Digital Credentials × Application Scenarios × Social Innovation
The Digital Credential Wallet is not just an e-wallet or an identity tool. It is a digital carrier that integrates diverse credentials (such as student IDs, driver’s licenses, technician certificates, training certificates, etc.). By adopting international standards such as VC (Verifiable Credential) and DID (Decentralized Identifier), and combining decentralized storage, biometric authentication, and selective disclosure, the wallet empowers users with data autonomy, strengthens privacy protection, and enhances service efficiency.
Core Technical Objectives
- Self-sovereign digital identity
- Trusted and secure data
- Interoperable applications
Three Competition Tracks
- Convenience Service Innovation: Improving everyday life convenience
- Government Efficiency Enhancement: Strengthening digital governance and administrative processes
- Social Issue Solutions: Addressing public needs and social challenges
Registration
Team leaders should complete the online registration form and upload the required documents via the official website: civictech.moda.gov.tw. After submission, entries will proceed to the preliminary review stage. Results will be notified via email.
Competition Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Sept 8 (Mon) – Oct 3 (Fri) | Registration Period |
| Oct 7 (Tue) | Announcement of participating teams & assignment of advisory mentors |
| Oct 8 (Wed) | Technical Briefing (701 Conference Room, Banqiao District, New Taipei City) |
| Oct 13 – Nov 11 | Development & Technical Mentorship Phase |
| Nov 12 (Wed) | Final Presentation & On-site Evaluation (GIS NTU Convention Center) |
Eligibility
- Participants: Open to all students and professionals nationwide
- Groups: Two divisions – Student Group and Professional Group (mixed teams register under the Professional Group)
- Team Size: 1–5 members per team, with 1 designated representative
- Age Requirement: Participants under 18 must provide parental/guardian consent
- Duplicate or cross-team participation is not allowed
Mentorship Mechanism
Teams will be assigned to mentors according to their division, forming “mentorship groups.” From October 13 to November 11, each group will receive one online group mentorship session per week, along with email support.
Final & Awards
The final will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. A total of NT$500,000 in innovation development funding will be awarded based on performance. Winning projects will also be published on the Public Code Platform.
📣 Register now and embark on the road to digital innovation!
For more details and registration, please visit the official website: https://forms.gle/mKWCV1m2LhA5hjc39