Taiwan Excellence launches their annual
contest for innovative proposals, with this year’s theme entitled: “Go Healthy
with Taiwan.” To improve global health standards and promote overall well-being
in communities and cities around the world, Taiwan Excellence encourages those
from governments, institutions, and organizations to submit their original
ideas that integrate holistic solutions and high-quality health products from
Taiwan.
The “Go Healthy with Taiwan” campaign brings
into the spotlight five key sectors of Taiwan’s health industry: smart
healthcare, medical aesthetics and wellness, fitness equipment, sports
technologies, and bicycles. Long recognized as the “Bicycle Kingdom,” Taiwan is
a global leader in high-end bicycle manufacturing and innovations in
sustainability. Taiwanese companies are among the world’s top suppliers in
fitness equipment, integrating AI with strong R&D and manufacturing
capabilities. In smart healthcare, Taiwan leverages its advanced ICT,
semiconductor expertise, and elite medical system to offer integrated solutions
for the global health tech market.
“Go
Healthy with Taiwan” Global Kickoff Event
The event to officially launch the campaign
was held in Taiwan on Tuesday, June 3. The press conference welcomed
distinguished guests including Mr. Robert Wu, Chairman of the Taiwan Bicycle
Association; Mr. Jeff Chen, President of the Taiwan Sporting Goods
Manufacturers Association; and Mr. Spark Huang, Director of the Taiwan Medical
and Biotech Industry Association, alongside key industry representatives. Media
representatives from 12 international outlets across Europe, the U.S.,
Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, as well as foreign diplomats in Taiwan,
also attended in support of the campaign.
The campaign’s promotional theme, aptly titled
“Pitching Taiwan’s Best: A Homerun for Proposals!”, was unveiled during the
event. The Taiwanese baseball star, Mr. An-Ko Lin, made a surprise appearance
along with the mascot of Taiwan Excellence, Fu Bear. With the venue transformed
into the likeness of a baseball field, Lin and Fu Bear reenacted symbolic home
runs to represent Taiwan championing top-tier health solutions and
collaboration with innovators across the globe.
Ms. Susan Hu, Deputy Director General of the
Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA), noted the contest’s goal for
Taiwan and for the world. “President Lai Chiang-te is actively advancing the
vision of a “Healthy Taiwan.” By encouraging global participation and
collaboration for a healthier future, this campaign marks a significant step in
bringing this vision to life.”
Mr. Joe Chou, Executive Vice President of the
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), speaks about the importance
of the campaign from a national to global scale. “This international call not
only highlights the strength and innovation of Taiwan’s comprehensive health
industry, but also encourages partnerships between nations around the world
that advance smart and sustainable healthy lifestyles with the help of Taiwan’s
leading technologies and solutions.”
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How
to Join “Go Healthy with Taiwan”
“Go Healthy with Taiwan” aims to build on the
success of last year’s “Go Green with Taiwan” contest–which received 396
submissions from 45 countries. This year, the contest’s goal is to receive over
500 entries from across 5 continents, further expanding international reach and
practical applications from Taiwan. All high-quality entries will be given
opportunities to explore collaboration with world-class Taiwanese companies,
and the top three proposals will each be awarded USD30,000.
The submission period is open from May 15 to
August 14, 2025. For more information, visit the official website at http://gohealthy.taiwanexcellence.org. For updates on the “Go Healthy with Taiwan” contest, follow Taiwan
Excellence PH on Facebook
and Instagram.
Taiwan External Trade Development Council
(TAITRA), through the commission of the Taiwan International Trade
Administration (TITA), opens the call around the world for proposals under the
theme “Go Healthy with Taiwan” –to increase the visibility of Taiwan in the
health industry and to foster global partnerships with opportunities for local
implementation. Taiwan Excellence, the joint project by TAITRA and TITA,
eagerly invites everyone to join the initiative of innovative, healthy
solutions for the world.
