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NSTC nurtures young female cybersecurity talent

The National Science and Technology Council launched the 2025 Girls in Cybersecurity (TechGiCS) contest March 8 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to increasing female participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. NSTC Vice Minister Su Chen-kang; Chiou Ren-jie, deputy director of the Ministry of Education’s Department of Information and Technology Education; and Benson Wu, co-founder of New Taipei City-headquartered Cycraft Technology, attended the opening, along with high school principals, female students, academics and business representatives. This year marked the fifth edition of the competition, which previously focused on information security. The 2025 event incorporates a broader range of disciplines, including drones, robots, semiconductors and space, to inspire participants to consider innovative cybersecurity solutions. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Su said TechGiCS aims to increase the number of girls in creative and technological fields, adding that the event encourages students to exercise their integrative competencies. Additionally, participants can get matched with companies offering internships to help them gain deeper insight into their areas of interest and prepare for future careers while enhancing their self-confidence. According to the vice minister, the NSTC emphasizes interdisciplinary cooperation in talent cultivation to enhance Taiwan’s resilience. Accordingly, TechGiCS also invites non-STEM majors to take part. TechGiCS is open to female high school and university students. Submissions for this year’s competition are open until the end of March, with the contest set to take place May 10, the NSTC said. (POC-E) Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw