Guided by the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), the final selection and kickoff ceremony of the 2025 "Civic Tech Taiwan" program took place on July 30. A total of 32 teams are participating in this year's initiative. After a rigorous multi-stage selection process—including proposal review, preliminary screening, and final presentations—four outstanding teams were selected: OneStepMap, "全部攏 ài 予我災" (loosely translated as "Give Me All the Disaster Info"), MW RUN TEAM, and "優雅脈動_CivicFlow" (CivicFlow). These teams will now embark on collaborative pilot projects with local governments to develop innovative civic tech solutions addressing regional problems. The teams will engage in  "Online Appointment and Query System for Early Intervention Joint Assessment Clinics" of Taoyuan City, "Disaster Prevention Data Integration System" of Tainan City, "Runner's Station – Friendly Sports Map" of Kaohsiung City and  "Automated Scheduling System for Fire Equipment Reporting" of Taitung County respectively, cooperating with local government to develop projects, to demonstrate how civic technology can effectively contribute to more innovative, community-centered governance.

The Ministry highlighted that the event also featured interactive sessions between the selected teams and local government representatives, showcasing the public sector's active embrace of civic tech and its commitment to open digital governance. The chosen teams are expected to complete development and user testing of their tools by the end of this year. By the first quarter of next year (2026), they will finalize code transfer and deliver their project reports. All outcomes will comply with the "Standard for Public Code" and be released on the Public Code Platform, making the tools openly available for other local governments and civil society organizations to adapt and expand. This open-source approach ensures that innovative civic solutions can be continually scaled, improving governance efficiency and empowering greater civic participation.

MODA emphasized that Civic Tech Taiwan is not just a technical competition, but a model that integrates democratic values, local governance, and technology application. Moving forward, the initiative will continue to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors, bringing together young talents and diverse communities to build a resilient, intelligent, and inclusive digital society. Together, these efforts pave the way toward a more sustainable future.