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  1. Applications open for International Bicycle Design Competition

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    Source: IBDC

    The IBDC is calling for innovators from all over the world to participate in its contest that celebrates groundbreaking bicycle industry concepts and designs.

    LEVA-EU member The Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center has been holding the International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) in Taiwan, an established bicycle industry hub, for almost thirty years, establishing a platform for bicycle designers worldwide to showcase their innovations to the industry.

    The theme of the upcoming edition of the 26th IBDC is “Intelligence. Sustainability. Joyful Lifestyle”, inviting creative cycling concepts and design submissions that combine intelligent technologies, sustainable ideas and joyful everyday experiences. The IBDC will award NT$200,000 (approximately €5,868) to its Gold Award Winner of the competition.

    Entry process

    The IBDC is offering an early bird discount to applicants until September 30, with applications being accepted until October 15 2025.

    More information about the competition and application can be accessed on the official IBDC website.

  2. 25th International Bicycle Design Competition calls for entries

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    Applications are open until November 15 2023, with plenty of e-bike designs awarded in past years. With a focus on intelligence and sustainability as recent industrial trends, the 25th IBDC’s theme is “Intelligence．Sustainability．Cool Lifestyle,” aiming to inspire innovative, intelligent, and sustainable bicycle designs.

    The International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC), established in 1996, is organized by the Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC) with support from the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs of R.O.C. (DOIT, MOEA). IBDC serves as a global platform for creative bicycle concepts and designs, fostering international collaboration among designers to elevate the standard of cycling design worldwide.

    The award ceremony takes place at the Taipei Int’l Cycle Show, Asia’s largest cycling event, attracting thousands of visitors and industry professionals from over 30 countries. Winners receive cash prizes, and certificates, and their designs are showcased in print and digital formats during the show, providing valuable publicity. Additionally, winning entries may connect with bicycle manufacturers for potential production opportunities. Authorized use of the IBDC logo for promotion is granted to awardees, and they can also apply for the Golden Pin Concept Design Award 2024 with an automatic entry qualification if they receive a gold, silver, or bronze award in the 25th IBDC.

    For more information and for entry, follow this link.