Deadline: December 25, 2026
TAIPEI CYCLE design & innovation awards 2027
Organizer
Co-organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and the Taiwan Bicycle Association; executed by iF International Forum Design Asia (iF Design Asia)
Location
Taipei, Taiwan (judging and exhibition venue); open to global entries
Deadline
Registration deadline: December 25, 2026 (official schedule lists December 26); product shipping: December 1–31, 2026; jury meeting: January 13–14, 2027; award ceremony: March 2027; winners' exhibition: March 24–27, 2027
Competition Category
Seven categories:
- Complete Bicycles (road, gravel, mountain, city, cargo, folding bikes, etc.)
- Components (frames, forks, wheelsets, drivetrains, brake systems, control components, and other innovative parts)
- Accessories & Riding Gear (helmets, glasses, apparel, footwear, bags, lights, locks, pumps, child seats, tools and maintenance products, etc.)
- E-bikes & Alternative Mobility Vehicles (e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, adaptive bikes, recumbent bikes, human-electric hybrid vehicles, etc.)
- Smart Cycling & Digital Solutions (smart cycling apps, digital platforms and services, AI and data solutions, fleet management and sharing services, etc.)
- Bicycle Brand & Experience (new: packaging design, brand communication, product communication, unboxing experience, digital brand experience)
- Concepts & Future Innovation (new: experimental and conceptual designs, undisclosed commissioned projects, and forward-looking design research — including future bicycles, future services, experimental materials, and startup concepts; entries must have no commercialization or launch plan before 2027; pure student works are not accepted)
Eligibility
Open to bicycle brands, manufacturers, design teams, startups, and related innovation service providers worldwide. For the "Concepts & Future Innovation" category, pure student works are not accepted, and entries must be forward-looking innovations with no actual commercialization or implementation plan before 2027.
Entry Fee
Registration fee:
- All winning works are publicly exhibited during the 2027 Taipei International Cycle Show (March 24–27, 2027)
- International promotion through iF's global platform and international media to enhance brand visibility
- Winners of the year may enter the 2028 iF DESIGN AWARD with the entry fee waived and receive direct qualification for the final round
- Invitation to the award ceremony in March 2027
Core Introduction
The TAIPEI CYCLE design & innovation awards are co-organized by TAITRA and the Taiwan Bicycle Association and executed by iF International Forum Design. Held since 2012 (14 editions), the award has become one of the most important prizes in the global bicycle industry, recognizing outstanding innovative products and leading and reflecting industry trends. In line with the 2027 Taipei Cycle theme "Trust Drives the Future," this edition introduces two brand-new categories — "Bicycle Brand & Experience" and "Concepts & Future Innovation" — and expands the scope of "Smart Cycling & Digital Solutions" to cover AI applications, digital services, brand experience, and forward-looking innovation, reflecting the global bicycle industry's shift toward digitalization, servitization, and ecosystem integration. The awards welcome brands, technology companies, startups, and cross-disciplinary teams worldwide, offering innovators an international stage at the Taipei International Cycle Show and through iF's global network.
