Information
Call Identifier : 6G-FORMOSA-2026-OC1
Call Publication : March 1, 2026
Submission Deadline : 17 April 2026, 23:59 (Taiwan Time, UTC+8)
Project Duration : Five (5) months starting from the date of contract signing
Proposal Language : English (Proposals submitted in any other language will not be considered).
Objectives
6G-FORMOSA invites global pioneers to leverage our trial network and dedicated financial support to co-validate next-generation communication technologies through this open call.
We are committed to partnering with global innovators to co-explore high-impact scenarios and jointly define industry-leading next-generation communication KPIs and KVIs through collaborative Proof-of-Concept excellence.
For detailed technical information, please refer to Attachment 3.
Funding
Proposals must be submitted by a joint consortium. Each consortium shall consist of at least one (1) Taiwanese enterprise and at least one (1) international organization (industry, academia, or research institutes). The consortium must designate a Project Coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual and technical matters.
- Financial Framework and Budgetary Limits for OC1The dedicated financial support for this Call is structured as follows:
- Total Call Budget: The total available funding for OC1 is NTD 8,500,000. The maximum Contract Price for a single successful proposal is capped at NTD 8,500,000.
- Per International Partner: Funding is capped at EUR 60,000 (inclusive of a 20% withholding tax).
Per Taiwanese Partner: Funding is capped at NTD 2,000,000 (inclusive of Value Added Tax).
Each participating entity is required to submit formal evidence of cooperation executed with the Project Coordinator. Valid documentation includes, but is not limited to MoI, MoU, LoI.
Eligibility
Organizations are permitted to submit multiple proposals. However, the total aggregated funding awarded to a single legal entity across all successful projects within this calendar year shall not exceed the following maximum ceilings:(Section 4.1):
- International Partners: Capped at a total of EUR 60,000 (inclusive of 20% withholding tax).
- Taiwanese Partners: Capped at a total of NTD 2,000,000 (inclusive of VAT).
Eligibility for Taiwanese applicants is restricted to profit-seeking legal entities duly incorporated and registered under the Companies Act of Taiwan.
Contact
For any questions regarding this call for proposals or to submit an application, please email nck@itri.org.tw