What's the eligibility and restrictions for the proposers?

The propoust be a member of a company, government agency, legal entity, or non-legal entity group. Legal entities or non-legal entity groups may include research institutions, non-governmental organizations, public associations, and universities.

If proposers belong to the same company, corporate entity, or non-corporate entity, can they submit multiple proposals?

The same company, legal entity, or non-legal entity can submit multiple applications.

What supporting documents do proposers need to provide?

  1. 1.The proposer shall provide supporting documents of the company, legal entity, or non-legal entity (such as a website URL, screenshots of webpage content, articles of association, registration, certificates or approval letters of the company or legal entity, etc.).
  2. 2.The proposer shall provide supporting documents of his/her identity and relationship with the legal entity or non-legal entity (such as an employee business card, employee ID, or student ID). If a proposer is a minor under the law of his/her country, a letter of consent shall be submitted by his/her parent or legal guardian before the proposal enters the semi-finals stage.
  3. 3.If a proposer comprises two or more persons, one of them shall be designated as the coordinator for communication with the Implementer.

Is there a registration fee?

No, this campaign does not require registration fee.

Other than English, are other languages acceptable?

No, this campaign only accepts English proposals.

How to claim the prize? Do I need to pay additional taxes?

For collecting the prize money, each winner shall provide the organizers with an account at a financial institution which accepts US dollar remittances. If a winner has no US dollar account, the organizers will convert the prize money to the currency of the country the winner resides in at the average spot exchange rate for buying and selling US dollars announced by the Bank of Taiwan on the date of announcement of the winners, or an exchange rate decided by the organizers. Each winner shall pay income tax or other taxes leviable on the prize. The organizers shall withhold the payable taxes from the prize money in accordance with the law. The winners shall provide information to allow the organizers to confirm the withholding rates.

What is the submission deadline for proposals?

The submission period is from April 29 to August 05, 23:59 (Taiwan Time, GMT+8).

Can I modify the proposal after submitting it?

Once the proposal has been submitted by clicking the "Submit" button, it can no longer be modified. Please ensure that the proposal content is accurate and complete before submission. Before final submission, you may use the "Save" function at any time to edit or revise the proposal content. Once the proposal is finalized and confirmed to be correct, you may upload the required documents and submit the complete proposal. *After using the "Save" function, you will receive a dedicated link for your proposal. Please use this link to access and edit your proposal. The link will automatically expire after 30 days. Please make sure to complete and submit your proposal within the validity period. *Each time the proposal is modified, a new "Save" dedicated link will be generated. If further revisions are made, please use the most recent link to access and edit your proposal.

What are the evaluation criteria for the proposals?

Proposals will be evaluated for excellence in four categories, including
(1) benefits of enhancing health and well-being (25%);
(2) connection of products or solutions from Taiwanese enterprises (25%);
(3) innovation (25%); and
(4) feasibility (25%)

Will travel expenses be covered for the finalists?

Yes, travel expenses, including round-trip economy class airfare and accommodations, will be covered by the organizers.

What are the prizes for the top proposals?

The top three proposals will each receive USD 30,000.

What if my proposal is disqualified or violates the rules?

The organizers have the right to disqualify proposals that violate the rules or do not meet the criteria.

How do I know if my registration is successful?

A confirmation email will be automatically sent upon successful registration.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Please contact us via email: gohealthy@taitra.org.tw