I. This application will be processed in accordance with the "Key Points of the Ministry of Education's Pilot Program for Subsidizing Humanities and Technology Education."

II. The purpose of this call for applications is to encourage colleges and universities to cultivate innovative and exemplary IT professionals with core competencies in key IT software, who can effectively utilize generative AI and collaborate with domain experts. This aims to strengthen the foundation for national digital development and digital transformation, and enhance the nation's digital resilience.

III. Application Method: No written application is required. Please complete the online application and upload the printed electronic version of your project proposal through the online application system (https://apply.itsa.org.tw) before November 9th, 2026 (Monday). Late applications and submissions without the completed online application and electronic proposal will not be accepted. (For inquiries, please contact Ms. Hsin-Yi Kuo, Smart Innovation Key Talent Leapfrog Development Program Promotion Center, at (02) 2771-2171 ext. 3890)

IV. Application Instructions: One application briefing session will be held in Taipei, Taichung, and Tainan. Interested schools should register online from now until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (https://forms.gle/KfSBtUiuMErhtbPL6).

(I) Taipei Session: October 2, 2026 (Friday) at 10:30 AM in the Alpha Hall (Meeting Room 301), 3rd Floor, GIS Taipei University of Technology Conference Center.

(II) Tainan Session: October 6, 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:30 AM in the Stevenson Hall (Meeting Room 402), 4th Floor, GIS Xinwuri Conference Center. (III) Tainan Session: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) at 2:30 PM in Hall A, Nusanthalia, 1st Floor, GIS Grand Tainan Convention Center.

V. The application guidelines and related attachments (including the application form) can be downloaded from the Ministry's website (Homepage/Understanding the Ministry of Education/Departments of the Ministry/Information and Technology Education/Electronic Bulletin Board) or the online application/review system for this program (Homepage/Latest News).