Smart healthcare is poised to drive Taiwan’s next industrial upgrade with a projected output of NT$2.3 billion (US$73.5 billion), at growth rates surpassing even the semiconductor industry. Although Taiwan’s world-leading healthcare and ICT industries have mostly evolved on parallel tracks without intersecting, industry experts believe that bridging supply and demand between the two could lead to another wave of strong momentum. However, smart healthcare goes beyond hardware manufacturing, and instead emphasizes comprehensive solutions where data and AI functionality could lead the way.