Go Healthy with Taiwan launches top 20 mentorship
July 8, 2026
Following the global launch of the "Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026" campaign at a press conference in Taiwan on May 27, the global initiative is now accepting proposals from innovators, startups, researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide, including participants from Malaysia.
Participants are invited to leverage Taiwan's products, technologies, and business models to develop scalable health and wellness solutions. This year, a new Top 20 Mentorship Program gives every finalist direct access to industry experts — a compelling new reason for innovators everywhere to submit their ideas. Organized by the International Trade Administration (TITA), Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the campaign is centered on the theme "Designing Healthier Futures Together." It showcases Taiwan's strengths in smart healthcare, medical devices, sports and fitness technology, healthy aging, and wellness, encouraging participants to apply these capabilities to communities, workplaces, cities, and institutions worldwide. After a highly successful inaugural edition that far exceeded its target of 100 proposals by receiving 638 submissions from 55 countries, the 2026 campaign introduces a new top 20 mentorship program to help finalists refine business models, validate market opportunities, accelerate commercialization, and strengthen international partnerships. The impact of last year's campaign is already evident. In Ukraine, the winning team successfully deployed Taiwanese medical equipment in healthcare facilities and reinvested its entire prize award to expand equipment procurement and hospital donations. Switzerland's Perovskia partnered with Everlight Chemical, resulting in research published in Nature, with pilot production expected in 2026. In the United States, Ideas Lab collaborated with the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) to deploy AI-powered motion analysis technology, broadening access to professional-grade sports training. How to submit a proposal Eligible participants can submit their proposals through the official Go Healthy with Taiwan website. Proposals must be submitted in English and should outline the proposed solution, its expected impact, and how it integrates Taiwanese products, technologies, services, or business models. Submissions will be evaluated based on predefined judging criteria. Submission details and deadlines
Note: Applications cannot be modified after submission. The top three winning proposals will each receive US$30,000, while the top 20 finalists will receive personalized mentorship from industry experts. The six finalists will also be invited on a sponsored visit to Taiwan to engage with leading Taiwanese enterprises, experience the country's health innovation ecosystem firsthand, and compete in the final round. The global health sector is being transformed by AI, preventive care, and longevity-focused technologies, creating new opportunities across healthcare, hospitality, insurance, workplace wellness, and sports science. With proven strengths in smart healthcare, digital health, and systems integration, Taiwan offers technologies that can be readily adapted across global markets. As India continues to emerge as a hub for digital health and wellness entrepreneurship, the campaign provides a platform to scale promising ideas through collaboration with Taiwan. For more information, please visit the official website: https://gohealthy.taiwanexcellence.org/ |
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