Value-Driven Impact and Business Relevance

We are looking for AI Agent solutions that can be truly embedded into real work scenarios and generate measurable value. Submissions should demonstrate meaningful business impact, practical implementation outcomes, and the potential to drive decision-making and process transformation.

AI Agents & Deeper Application Focus

Projects should demonstrate proactive decision-making and the ability to interact with their environment, reflecting genuine AI autonomy. Submissions should also clearly describe the business context and the concrete, measurable value created.​

* New focus: Teams are encouraged to explain whether their projects already incorporate relevant concepts such as OpenClaw, NemoClaw, or Hermes Agent, or whether there is potential for further integration and extension. This helps demonstrate stronger real-world implementation, ecosystem integration, and commercial scalability. ​

Timeline and Awards

In mid-2026, teams will present their proposals, with outstanding proposals granted NT$20,000 per team.​

At the end of 2026, teams will present their implementation results, with awards of up to NT$300,000.

Several Domain Tracks

• Sales and Marketing and AE
• SCM & Manufacturing
• General Management – CoE Function​
• RD

Example of a AI Agent:

Imagine a Financial Multi-Agent that can automatically generate SQL code to retrieve data from multiple databases, seamlessly integrating with other Agent Groups to form a super-smart system. This intelligent agent not only handles data extraction and analysis but also learns from how humans collaborate and communicate across departments—enabling more effective and adaptive financial analysis.

Example of a Non-AI Agent:

A chatbot that just replies to questions when asked. Sure, it’s useful—but it doesn’t think for itself, take initiative, or connect with other systems to get things done. That’s why it doesn’t count as an AI Agent in this competition.

Eligibility

Organized by AIA, this contest is open to all Advantech global employees. Participation is limited to teams of 3 to 6 members. We strongly encourage cross-functional and cross-team collaboration to co-create innovative AI Agent applications.

This program focuses on application-based projects that demonstrate AI Agent capabilities. Teams are encouraged to use AI to solve real business pain points and deliver measurable results and impact, such as productivity gains, process optimization, cost savings, or revenue contribution. In addition to technical feasibility, proposals should also emphasize practical adoption and future scaling potential.​

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* New direction: In line with the company’s recent AI development priorities, this program also encourages teams to build proposals around OpenClaw, NemoClaw, and Hermes Agent, and to identify feasible application scenarios. For existing proposals, teams may also supplement their submissions by explaining whether related concepts are already included, or whether there is potential for further integration, extension, and real-world deployment. ​

Submission Requirements

Participating teams are required to provide the organizer with a shared project folder through the registration system. During the program period, teams should continuously update the folder with relevant project materials, including proposal decks, prototypes, demo videos, progress records, and supporting documents, so that the organizer and judges can stay informed of each project’s development.​



This program consists of two stages:​

• Stage 1: Proposal Submission​:Teams are required to complete online registration and submit their proposal before the proposal submission deadline. Proposal decks may refer to the official template provided by the organizer.​
  
• Stage 2: Implementation Results Presentation​:Regardless of whether they participated in the proposal stage, teams may submit their implementation results before the Stage 2 submission deadline and take part in the final results evaluation.​

Selection Process

Projects will be reviewed by

functional area, including Sales and Marketing and AE, SCM and Manufacturing, COE, and RD.​

• In Stage 1, multiple teams will be selected for the Excellent Proposal Award.
• In Stage 2, multiple teams will be selected for the Excellent Award, Outstanding Award, Innovation Award, and AI Pioneer Award.

Stage 1 Evaluation

Jun. – Jul.​

Stage 2: Project Implementation​

Jul. – Oct.

Stage 2 Evaluation

Nov. – Dec.​

Stage 1 Evaluation

Jun. – Jul.​

Stage 2: Project Implementation

Jul. – Oct.

Stage 2 Evaluation

Nov. – Dec.​

Technical Feasibility & Completeness

• Agent Integration: Are openclaw-, nemoclaw-, or similar agents effectively used to enhance or replace existing processes?​
• Workflow Redesign: Does the solution rework the entire workflow with agents, rather than applying AI to a single step?​
• Agent Collaboration: Do multiple agents collaborate across roles or systems using a unified framework?​

Actual Application & Promotion

• Scalability & Impact: Can the agent-based solution be reused or scaled for broader business impact? 
• User Feedback: What does the actual user data and feedback say? 
• Expansion Potential: Can this be applied cross-departmentally?
• Promote AI Agent technology exchange and expand the benefits of AI adoption and development across the company.

ROI & Value Definition



• Pain Point Clarity: Is the business problem clearly identified? 
• Quantified Value: Are the results (e.g., cost savings) concrete and measurable? 
• Productivity Gains: Is the efficiency improvement clear and significant?

Excellent Proposal​

Team Bonus of NT$20,000​

To support more innovative proposals, the Excellent Proposal Award will provide expanded award opportunities. Projects that demonstrate process improvement, business value, and implementation planning with AI agents will all have the opportunity to be recognized.

• Sales & Marketing & AE​ Judges：Steve Chang、Allan Tsay（蔡奇男）、Sindy Lin、Tony Fu、Frank Hao（郝飛）​
• SCM & Manufacturing​ Judges ：Linda Tsai、Jamie Lin、Frank Huang（ATMC）、Jimmy Liou、Jeff Huang​
  
• General Management-CoE Function​ Judges ：Eric Chen、Wesley Liu、Jonney Chang​
• RD​ Judges ：Magic Pao、ChingPo Lin、Frank Huang、Ys Yang、Jeff Huang