Building on a record-breaking inaugural edition — 638 proposals from 55 countries — the 2026 campaign’s new Top 20 Mentorship Program pairs finalists with industry experts to turn innovative concepts into practical, market-ready solutions, and invites even more innovators worldwide to apply.
Following the global unveiling of the Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026 campaign at a press conference in Taiwan on May 27, the initiative has officially opened its call for proposals from innovators, startups, researchers, academic institutions, and organizations around the world, including those from India. Participants are encouraged to harness Taiwan’s technologies, products, and business models to create scalable solutions that promote better health and wellness. Adding to this year’s program is the new Top 20 Mentorship Program, which gives every finalist one-on-one guidance from industry experts, offering innovators an even greater opportunity to refine and advance their ideas.
Led by the International Trade Administration (TITA) under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the campaign carries the theme “Designing Healthier Futures Together.” It highlights Taiwan’s expertise in smart healthcare, medical devices, sports and fitness technology, healthy ageing, and wellness, while encouraging participants to apply these strengths to develop impactful solutions for communities, workplaces, cities, and institutions across the globe.
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 & Deadlines
- Applications:https://bit.ly/GoHealthywithTaiwan2026PH
- Submission Deadline:August 1, 2026 (23:59 GMT+8)
- 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.
To learn more about the Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026 campaign, visit the official website at https://gohealthy.taiwanexcellence.org/.
Joining the Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026 global contest is simple. Interested participants only need to submit their innovative proposal through this e-Form: https://bit.ly/GoHealthywithTaiwan2026PH. Once completed, the submission will
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