Almost every one of Taiwan’s 95 entries won a medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.
In an award ceremony late Friday, Taiwanese inventors received 37 gold medals, 39 silvers, 16 bronzes, and 6 special awards.
The inventions recognized by a special award include a far infrared-based facial mask and a walking stick with a directional indicator. Judges praised Taiwan’s inventions for their functionality and for their success in cross-industry cooperation.
Head of Taiwan’s delegation said the 53 stalls set up by 16 schools and 11 companies from Taiwan were among the most visited areas in the exhibition.
The annual fair in Geneva is considered the world’s largest marketplace for inventions. It opened on Apr. 2 and will run through Apr. 6. More than 700 companies, schools, and individual inventors from 45 countries participated in this year’s event.
Taiwan has taken part in the event on a regular basis and often comes away with dozens of medals. This year, a 65-member Taiwanese delegation showcased a total of 95 inventions.