Internationalisation Series: Smart Business and Healthcare - Taiwan
- Analytics & Tech
- Healthcare
- Internationalisation
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7 Days
Who Should Attend
- Business owners and executives interested in leveraging Taiwan’s digital innovations to expand businesses locally and overseas
- Entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals seeking collaboration opportunities with Taiwan’s thriving technology and healthcare sectors
- Policy leaders and strategists exploring new business concepts and management solutions in a rapidly evolving society
Prerequisite
- Participants should have at least 2 years of working experience*
*Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.
Overview
Taiwan is a global leader in smart healthcare and technology innovation, combining its world-class ICT sector with a strong healthcare system. Through initiatives like the Taiwan Excellence “Go Healthy” campaign, the country showcases award-winning medical devices, wellness solutions, and digital health products that are transforming patient care and lifestyle management.
At the same time, Taiwan is positioning itself as a hub for global health tech collaboration, with startups and research institutions pioneering AI-driven diagnostics, IoT-enabled eldercare, and cross-border partnerships in biotech and medtech. These efforts directly address pressing challenges such as aging populations, chronic disease management, and the need for sustainable healthcare models.
In addition, Taiwan Technology Arena (TTA) serves as a launchpad for global startups, connecting over 900 teams with international investors and partners. TTA champions entrepreneurship and innovation, positioning Taiwan as a hub for cross-border collaboration in health tech, AI, and IoT.
Learning Objectives
Smart Business and Sustainable Living from the Lens of 3Ps:
- Providers (Companies/Healthcare Institutions/Tech Companies),
- Payers (Insurers/Regulators/Customers/Venture Capital) and
- Patrons (Patients/Customers/Merchants)
How Innovation and Technology Transfers are disrupting the management of:
- Aging population / Aged Care Services / Chronic Illness
- Digitalisation of Services / Metaverse / Web3.0
- IP / Technology Commercialisation / Cross Border Collaboration
- Artificial Intelligence / Generative AI
- Venture Capital / Venture Creation
Future Trends & Implications of Smart Living and Healthcare
- Digital Transformation Landscape
- Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem
- 5G and Cloud Technologies
- Metaverse & AR, VR Technologies
- Sustainability & Climate Technologies
Site Visits & Meetings with Reps from
- Technology Companies (Chip companies, ICT service providers, software developers, telecom services, gaming companies)
- HealthTech/MedTech Companies
- Hospitals
- Insurance Companies / Regulatory/Government
- Research Organisations
Project Presentations and Learning Reflections
*All schedules, itineraries, and business events are subject to availability and changes. Flight tickets, travel insurance, and VISA (if required) will be covered by participants.
Topic/Structure
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Acquire insights into how technologies had been successfully applied to business, healthcare and living in Taiwan, which has close resemblance to Singapore in terms of aging demographics and the management of multiple chronic conditions
- Cultivate important relationships and business networks with the technology/healthcare organisations through visits and meetings.
- Learn from Taiwanese counterparts on their successful adoption of digital technologies and the challenges to overcome.
- Experience first-hand the transformative impact digital solutions/technology have on the society and healthcare provision.
Singapore Agenda:
Day 1 (10 Nov 2026): Compulsory full day pre-programme workshop (9am - 6pm) on SMU campus
Taiwan Agenda (*Tentative and subject to changes):
Day 2 (16 Nov 2026):
- Introduction and briefing from 3pm
- Networking dinner with local business community comprising investors, listed companies, founders and government officials
Day 3 (17 Nov 2026):
- Taiwan Tech Arena
- Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association
Day 4 (18 Nov 2026):
- Technology Excellence Program, TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council)
- Center of Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Day 5 (19 Nov 2026):
- ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Day 6 (20 Nov 2026):
- BenQ Medical Technology Corporation
- Final Group Presentations
Day 7 (21 Nov 2026):
- Fly back to Singapore
*Tentative schedule and subject to changes
Assessment
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and have to complete all assessment(s) required by the course. Only upon meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment will participants be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Participants who fail the assessment will be given a chance for re-assessment at a fee of SGD100.00 (excluding prevailing GST). Each participant is allowed 1 re-assessment. The re-assessment has to be taken within 7 calendar days from the end of the course date. It will be held on a weekday specified by SMU Academy and conducted during office hours. Please note that re-assessment fees are not supported by SSG Funding.
Participants who meet the minimum attendance rate but do not achieve a pass for the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Participation.
Participants are required to bring their laptop to access the course materials, class exercises and individual assessment(s).
All prices indicated are per person.
* Taiwan leg: This includes hotel accommodation, 1 welcome dinner and most lunches
* Flight and airport shuttles are not included. For more details, please email: cps@smu.edu.sg
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $2,779.50 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $1,729.50 (After Maximum Funding) | $2,779.50 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $1,729.50 (After Maximum Funding) | $1,729.50 (After Maximum Funding) | $1,729.50 (After Maximum Funding) |
International Participant | $9,265 (No Funding) | $9,265 (No Funding) | $9,265 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
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Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
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Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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- Face to face class in Singapore: 10 Nov 2026
- Face to face class/visits in Taiwan: 16-21 Nov 2026
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