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GIBC V2
Global Innovation Build Challenge
GIBC V2 · TAIPEI 2026

SPONSORS
& JUDGES

Join the ecosystem that powers the next generation of builders. GIBC V2 brings together the brightest minds in tech — and the organisations that champion them.

SUPPORT INNOVATION JULY 2026
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YOU

SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUILDERS

SPONSOR

WHY SPONSOR

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Brand Exposure

Reach 500+ top-tier student developers, designers, and innovators across Taiwan. Your brand featured across all event materials, digital channels, and live streams.

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Talent Access

Direct pipeline to the brightest emerging talent in Asia. Recruit during the hackathon, host workshops, and identify future hires through hands-on interaction.

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Innovation Impact

Drive real innovation by sponsoring challenge tracks aligned with your industry. See fresh solutions to pressing problems built over 12 weeks.

SPONSORS

Interview Cake

Interview Cake

interviewcake.com

Coding interview prep platform helping engineers ace technical interviews at top companies through practice problems, detailed solutions, and structured study plans covering data structures, algorithms, and system design.

Confirmed Sponsor
.xyz

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gen.xyz

Generic top-level domain registrar popular with developers, startups, and tech communities. Frequently sponsors hackathons and developer events worldwide.

Confirmed Sponsor
AoPS

Art of Problem Solving

artofproblemsolving.com

Math and CS education platform for high-performing students — offering online courses, textbooks, and prep for competitions (AMC, AIME, MATHCOUNTS, Olympiads).

Confirmed Sponsor
MeDo

MeDo

medo.dev

Beginner-friendly no-code AI platform — describe your app idea in plain English and MeDo generates the full stack (frontend, backend, database, plugins).

Confirmed Sponsor
CodeCrafters

CodeCrafters

codecrafters.io

Hands-on platform for building real software from scratch — Redis, Git, Docker, and more. Top 3 teams win VIP memberships: 2 years for 1st place, 1 year for 2nd, 6 months for 3rd.

Official Learning & VIP Perks Sponsor
Featherless AI

Featherless AI

featherless.ai

Serverless inference platform giving instant access to thousands of open-weight LLMs. Free inference for every participant for 1 month, plus $300 in credits for the 1st place winning team.

Official Inference & AI Compute Partner
NordVPN

NordVPN

nordvpn.com

Premium VPN service for secure browsing and privacy protection. All participants receive extended trial access to NordVPN for secure development and research.

Official Privacy & Security Partner
NordPass

NordPass

nordpass.com

Password manager for secure credential storage and seamless team access sharing. All participants receive extended trial access to NordPass.

Official Credential Security Partner
Incogni

Incogni

incogni.com

Personal data removal service that deletes your information from data broker sites. All participants receive extended trial access to Incogni.

Official Data Privacy Partner
Saily

Saily

saily.com

eSIM service providing affordable mobile data in 180+ countries. Participants traveling to Taipei receive data discounts for seamless connectivity during the event.

Official Connectivity Partner
Adaption Labs

Adaptation Labs

adaptationlabs.com

AI research and development lab building next-generation tools for creators and developers. Sponsoring prizes for innovative AI-powered projects.

Official AI Innovation Partner
Devswarm

Devswarm

devswarm.com

Developer tools platform streamlining team collaboration and code delivery workflows. Supporting builders with tools to ship faster together.

Official Developer Tools Partner
Starbit

Starbit

starbit.xyz

3D games and immersive experiences — powered by AI and built to feel alive.

Bronze Sponsor

Want to Join the Partnership?

We're still looking for partners who believe in the next generation of builders. No tier levels, no fixed packages — just reach out.

JUDGES

— VOLUNTEERS

Our judges are volunteers — industry professionals, educators, and alumni who believe in GIBC's mission. The panel hasn't been finalised yet. If you're interested in judging, get in touch.

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Industry Expert

Senior engineers and tech leaders evaluating technical depth, scalability, and real-world applicability.

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Professor

Academic leaders assessing research rigour, methodology, and educational impact.

Volunteer
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Tech Lead

Engineering managers and tech leads assessing team collaboration, code quality, and innovation.

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Alumni / Community

Previous participants and community members bringing the builder perspective and evaluating pitch delivery & story.

Volunteer
GET INVOLVED

BE PART OF
GIBC V2

Whether you want to judge projects, sponsor the event, or both — we'd love to hear from you.

Or email us at gibc.official.team@gmail.com

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