7:17:28 PM | 7/9/2026
Building on the resounding success of its inaugural season, the "Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026" campaign introduces the Top 20 Mentorship Program.
This newly-added phase will connect finalists with elite industry experts to refine their concepts and accelerate commercialization, while actively inviting innovators worldwide to submit their proposals.
Following the global launch ceremony of the "Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026" campaign held on May 27, the program has officially opened its doors for proposal submissions from innovators, startups, businesses, research institutes, universities, and organizations worldwide. Among these, Vietnam has been identified as one of the key high-potential markets. Driven by a thriving startup ecosystem and a rapidly growing demand for digital health and proactive wellness, Vietnam is expected to contribute highly impactful and practical initiatives for the community.
Commissioned by the Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), this year's campaign is centered around the theme “Designing Healthier Futures Together” The campaign aims to leverage Taiwan’s core strengths in smart healthcare, medical devices, sports technology, green mobility, elderly care, and holistic wellness solutions. Simultaneously, it encourages innovations that utilize these advantages to solve health challenges across communities, workplaces, urban environments, and institutions worldwide.
After an overwhelmingly successful first season that garnered 638 entries from 55 countries - far exceeding the initial target of 100 proposals - Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026 elevates the program further by introducing the Top 20 Mentorship Program. Winning teams will work closely with seasoned experts to optimize their business models, assess market viability, accelerate commercialization, and unlock international partnership opportunities.
Success stories from the inaugural season demonstrate the widespread impact of the initiative. In Ukraine, the winning team successfully deployed Taiwanese medical equipment across local healthcare facilities and reinvested their entire prize money into purchasing additional equipment and supporting hospitals. In Switzerland, the enterprise Perovskia partnered with Everlight Chemical, yielding research findings published in the prestigious journal Nature, with trial manufacturing slated for 2026. Meanwhile, in the United States, Ideas Lab collaborated with the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) to implement AI-driven motion analysis technology, bringing professional sports training solutions closer to everyday users.
Eligible individuals and organizations can submit their applications online through the program's official website. Proposals must be presented in English, clearly outlining the proposed solution, expected impact, and how it plans to integrate Taiwan’s products, technology, services, or business models. Entries will be evaluated based on the official criteria set by the Organizing Committee.
By Vietnam Business Forum
