FAQ
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.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.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.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%)
(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%)
What makes a strong proposal for Go Healthy with Taiwan?
A strong proposal is one that turns a meaningful health or wellness challenge into a practical, innovative, and scalable solution, while clearly demonstrating a collaborative spirit of "designing healthier futures together" with Taiwan.
Based on the judging criteria, reviewers will look at four key dimensions: innovation, feasibility, health and well-being impact, and the connection with Taiwan. A good proposal should not only present a creative idea, but also explain why the idea is different from existing solutions. For example, it may use AI, smart devices, advanced materials, clean energy, medical technology, sports science, digital infrastructure, or other emerging technologies in a way that solves a real problem more effectively, affordably, or accessibly than current approaches.
Feasibility is equally important. Reviewers appreciate proposals with a clear action plan, realistic milestones, and a credible implementation pathway. A strong proposal should explain what will be done in the short, medium, and long term, who will be involved, what resources are needed, and what challenges may arise. It is even stronger if the team can show existing partnerships, technical experience, pilot results, research background, or a practical route toward commercialization or field deployment. A good idea becomes more convincing when reviewers can see how it will move from concept to real-world impact.
Health and well-being impact should be specific and measurable. Rather than simply saying the proposal will "improve health," applicants should describe who will benefit, how many people may be served, and what kind of improvement can be expected. This may include reducing injury risks, supporting chronic disease monitoring, strengthening healthcare resilience, improving access to care, lowering costs, enhancing sports performance safely, or improving quality of life for patients, seniors, athletes, caregivers, or vulnerable communities.
Finally, the proposal should demonstrate a meaningful connection with Taiwan. Reviewers value projects that make good use of Taiwan's strengths in healthcare, ICT, AI, sensors, smart manufacturing, semiconductors, materials, cloud services, medical devices, sports technology, or integrated supply chains. Strong proposals identify specific Taiwanese partners, products, technologies, or research institutions, and explain how collaboration with Taiwan will create mutual value. Proposals that allocate a clear and significant role to Taiwan, such as research and development, manufacturing, validation, system integration, or market expansion, are likely to be viewed more favorably.
In short, a competitive proposal should be innovative but realistic, ambitious but executable, socially meaningful but commercially aware, and deeply connected to Taiwan's ecosystem. The best proposals show not only what the solution is, but why it matters, who it helps, how it can be implemented, and how the unique strengths of the proposer and the technological ecosystem of Taiwan can unite to bring a healthier tomorrow to the world.
Based on the judging criteria, reviewers will look at four key dimensions: innovation, feasibility, health and well-being impact, and the connection with Taiwan. A good proposal should not only present a creative idea, but also explain why the idea is different from existing solutions. For example, it may use AI, smart devices, advanced materials, clean energy, medical technology, sports science, digital infrastructure, or other emerging technologies in a way that solves a real problem more effectively, affordably, or accessibly than current approaches.
Feasibility is equally important. Reviewers appreciate proposals with a clear action plan, realistic milestones, and a credible implementation pathway. A strong proposal should explain what will be done in the short, medium, and long term, who will be involved, what resources are needed, and what challenges may arise. It is even stronger if the team can show existing partnerships, technical experience, pilot results, research background, or a practical route toward commercialization or field deployment. A good idea becomes more convincing when reviewers can see how it will move from concept to real-world impact.
Health and well-being impact should be specific and measurable. Rather than simply saying the proposal will "improve health," applicants should describe who will benefit, how many people may be served, and what kind of improvement can be expected. This may include reducing injury risks, supporting chronic disease monitoring, strengthening healthcare resilience, improving access to care, lowering costs, enhancing sports performance safely, or improving quality of life for patients, seniors, athletes, caregivers, or vulnerable communities.
Finally, the proposal should demonstrate a meaningful connection with Taiwan. Reviewers value projects that make good use of Taiwan's strengths in healthcare, ICT, AI, sensors, smart manufacturing, semiconductors, materials, cloud services, medical devices, sports technology, or integrated supply chains. Strong proposals identify specific Taiwanese partners, products, technologies, or research institutions, and explain how collaboration with Taiwan will create mutual value. Proposals that allocate a clear and significant role to Taiwan, such as research and development, manufacturing, validation, system integration, or market expansion, are likely to be viewed more favorably.
In short, a competitive proposal should be innovative but realistic, ambitious but executable, socially meaningful but commercially aware, and deeply connected to Taiwan's ecosystem. The best proposals show not only what the solution is, but why it matters, who it helps, how it can be implemented, and how the unique strengths of the proposer and the technological ecosystem of Taiwan can unite to bring a healthier tomorrow to the world.
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
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.