This year, Taiwan Tech hosted the third “CBL University Home-and-Away Basketball Invitational”, actively promoting campus sports and fostering diverse growth opportunities. Recently, Taiwan Tech renewed its partnership with Alchip, a leading ASIC and SoC design and manufacturing provider, continuing its basketball scholarship program and increasing sponsorship for this year’s tournament, demonstrating tangible support for youth sports development, intercollegiate exchange, and the cultivation of teamwork on campus.

Sigen Electronics continues its basketball scholarship program and has increased sponsorship for the “CBL University Home-and-Away Basketball Invitational”, actively supporting Taiwan Tech in promoting campus sports and intercollegiate exchange. Front row, from left: Taiwan Tech men’s basketball coach Yong-Hsiang Lee, Alchip Chairman and CEO Shen Hsiang-Lin, and Morgan Stanley semiconductor industry analyst James Chan.

This year, Alchip awarded a total of NT$240,000 in player scholarships, benefiting 12 Taiwan Tech basketball team members. Each player receives NT$20,000 per academic year, encouraging students to balance academics with athletic performance while striving for excellence and personal growth. Additionally, Alchip contributed an extra NT$100,000 to support the “CBL University Home-and-Away Basketball Invitational” organized by Taiwan Tech, giving students the opportunity to showcase their skills on the home court and fostering intercollegiate sports exchange, teamwork, and confidence.

Alchip Chairman and CEO Shen Hsiang-Lin emphasized that sportsmanship and educational values are both fundamental to cultural progress. He encouraged students to manage their time effectively between academics and athletics, cultivating self-discipline while growing in both studies and basketball. “Every team play and every moment of giving your all on the court contributes to personal and team growth. I hope our players shine not only on the court but in every stage of life, continuously challenging themselves, breaking through limits, and persevering.”

Alchip Chairman and CEO Hsiang-Lin Shen (right) encouraged Taiwan Tech basketball team members to manage their time effectively between academics and sports, cultivate teamwork and self-discipline, and continuously strive for excellence and personal growth.

Since 2024, Alchip has invested a total of NT$620,000 to support student sports and educational development, demonstrating its strong commitment to youth education. The company plans to further deepen its collaboration with Taiwan Tech, continuing to provide scholarships and sports resources, while also offering future opportunities for internships and industry-academia partnerships, creating a more diverse growth platform for students and fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.

Chairman and CEO Hsiang-Lin Shen, a passionate basketball enthusiast, was introduced to the Taiwan Tecj basketball team by his friend, Morgan Stanley semiconductor industry analyst Chia-Hung Jan. He was deeply impressed by the players’ dedication and team spirit, and hopes that his support will inspire other companies to contribute to campus sports development, allowing students to thrive in both education and athletics, and fostering a healthy, active campus environment.

Taiwan Tech expresses gratitude to Alchip for its long-term support of sports education. The company’s contributions have strengthened the continuity and scale of campus sports programs while providing students with more opportunities for learning and personal development. The ongoing third “CBL University Basketball Home & Away Invitational” not only serves as a key platform for intercollegiate competition but also highlights Taiwan Tech’s commitment to promoting campus sports and cultivating team spirit. With Alchip’s support, Taiwan Tech will continue to use sports as a bridge to help students balance academics and athletics, strengthen ties with industry partners, promote talent development, and create a learning environment that integrates academic excellence with humanistic care.

On October 16, Chairman and CEO Hsiang-Lin Shen served as the guest of honor to tip off Taiwan Techs home game against Fu Jen Catholic University in the “CBL University Basketball Home & Away Invitational,” actively cheering on the players.