Six teams from around the world converged in Taipei on December 10, 2025 for the global finals of the “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Call for Proposals, culminating in the selection of three winning innovations poised to shape the future of global health. The competition, one of Taiwan’s flagship international innovation initiatives, attracted 638 proposals from 55 countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and other African nations. This reflects Taiwan’s rising prominence as a hub for health technology and cross border collaboration.
Top honors went to teams from the United States, Ukraine and Switzerland. Their proposals introduced advanced solutions in smart healthcare, cycling innovation and integrated sports technology. Each winning team received an “Infinite Taiwan” themed trophy and thirty thousand United States dollars in prize funding.
Susan Chi Chuan Hu, Deputy Director General of the Taiwan International Trade Administration, announced the winners and presented the awards. She emphasized that TITA will continue working closely with global partners to advance human health and well being.
Susan Chi Chuan Hu, Deputy Director General of the Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA), announced the three winning teams and presented the awards. She emphasized that TITA will continue working hand in hand with global partners to advance human health and well-being.
A Global Platform for Health Innovation
At the awards ceremony, Susan Chi Chuan Hu highlighted the campaign’s global significance. She said, “Go Healthy with Taiwan is not only a call for proposals. It is a global journey that connects creativity and drives the health industry forward. Taiwan’s industrial strengths continue to attract worldwide participation, bringing us closer to the shared vision of building a healthier future together.” She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting innovation, strengthening resilience and sustainability in the health sector, and creating an environment that nurtures global partnerships.
Teams from the United States, Ukraine and Switzerland were selected as the winners of the “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Global Proposal Campaign.
Six Finalists Reflect Global Health Priorities
The six finalist proposals addressed a broad range of critical global challenges, from maternal health and sports technology to sustainable medical systems.
Finalist Highlights
United States: Smart textile motion data collection designed to improve athletic safety and performance
Ukraine: Health system continuity and stability amid geopolitical disruption
Switzerland: Sustainable healthcare technologies with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental impact
The winning proposals were recognized for creativity, scalability and cross sector integration. These qualities align with Taiwan’s long term strategy to strengthen its leadership within the global health ecosystem.
Deputy Director General Susan Chi Chuan Hu of TITA and Executive VP Joe Chou of TAITRA, together with the judging panel, joined the winning teams for a group photo.
Taiwan as a Bridge for Global Collaboration
Joe Chou, Executive Vice President of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, noted that this year’s submissions came from five continents, representing a sixty percent increase compared to last year. He said this reflects strong industry alignment and growing global interest.
He praised the international competitiveness of all finalists, adding that Taiwan will continue serving as a global connector. This includes linking innovators, industries and markets to accelerate worldwide adoption of Taiwan’s health technologies.
Robert Wu, Chairman of the Taiwan Bicycle Association, speaking on behalf of the judging panel, commended the six shortlisted teams.
This year’s finals, themed “Outstanding Proposals Racing Toward the Finish Line”, brought together leaders from government, industry and academia. Representatives from major associations, including Robert Wu and Yung Chuan Li, Chairman of the Taiwan Medical and Biotech Industry Association, joined ambassadors and foreign dignitaries in Taiwan to celebrate the achievements.
TITA and TAITRA welcomed distinguished guests from the health industry, diplomatic representatives from ten countries and the six finalist teams from Indonesia, Mexico, the United States, Ukraine, Switzerland and New Zealand.
Next Steps: Driving Global Impact
The International Trade Administration expressed hope that the finalists will deepen partnerships with Taiwanese companies and bring their solutions to market through international collaboration. As a long term initiative, “Go Healthy with Taiwan” aims to build a global innovation platform, strengthen commercial opportunities and inspire new models for cooperative health development worldwide.
