Ideate.
Design.
Pitch.
NOVA is an annual entrepreneurship competition for high school students across the world hosted at Taipei American School.
- February 27, 2027
- Teams of 3 - 5 People
How it works
NOVA aims to inspire and train the world's future entrepreneurs and leaders to take charge of solving modern day societal issues.
01Ideate
Brainstorm an innovative solution to a pressing real-world problem
02Design
Develop a functional product, build a viable business model, and craft a compelling pitch
03Pitch
Present your vision to a panel of esteemed judges for expert feedback
Past Judges
Jay Cheng
Co-Founder and CTO of WeMo Scooter
Royal Chao
Co-Founder of WAT
Joseph Hei
Co-Founder and President of Orbit Baby
Sherry Hsia
Founder and General Manager of Baiyan Global Consulting
9 Schools Have Competed
Taipei American School
American School in Japan
Taipei European School
Kang Chiao International School
Kaohsiung American School
Taoyuan American School
Pacific American School
Asia American International Academy
International Bilingual School at Tainan Science Park
Schedule
February 27, 2027 · 8:00 AM - 7:15 PM
Meet our team
Sian Park ('27)
President
Stanley Chiu ('27)
President
Joanna Chang ('27)
Director of Operations
Daniel Lee ('28)
Director of Operations
Timothy Feung ('29)
Director of Judging & Mentoring
Abby Chen ('29)
Director of Judging & Mentoring
Kaya Wang ('27)
Director of Marketing & Technology
Priscilla Moh ('27)
Director of Marketing & Technology
Jayden Bascio ('30)
Officer
Lucas Ku ('28)
Officer
FAQ
Any additional questions can be directed to [email protected]