Cenra and CommonWealth Magazine Hold 2026 CENRA AI Innovation Challenge

Organized by Cenra and co-organized by CommonWealth Magazine, the 2026 CENRA AI Innovation Challenge held its final round and awards ceremony today (October 28) at the Chengchi University Public and Business Administration Education Center in Taipei. Centered on four of Cenra’s business areas—Cenra Pharma, Cenra Healthcare, Cenra Senior Care, and Cenra Animal Health—the competition attracted 187 young participants across 80 teams. By connecting real-world business scenarios with AI technologies, the challenge encouraged young innovators to develop creative solutions with practical business applications, demonstrating the next generation’s potential to leverage technology to address industry needs. 

Registration for the 2026 CENRA AI Innovation Challenge opened in May to students from universities and colleges across Taiwan, as well as young people aged 30 and under. Submissions covered a wide range of areas, including pharmaceutical R&D, quality management, business operations, the animal health market, and senior care services, highlighting the diverse potential of AI applications across the healthcare industry. Entries were initially evaluated based on three criteria: relevance to the challenge theme (40%), innovation (30%), and practical feasibility and implementation value (30%). In early September, 10 teams were selected to advance to the final round. These teams then participated in a corporate mentorship program, engaging directly with mentors from Cenra Pharma, Cenra Healthcare, Cenra Senior Care, and Cenra Animal Health to gain deeper insights into industry needs and practical challenges, further strengthening the feasibility and real-world value of their proposals. 

Ten teams presented their final projects at today’s event: Lion Engineer, “Graduating on Time, Then Going for 4 A.M. Beef Noodles” (準時畢業去吃凌晨4點牛肉麵), “A Dream Team of Pharmacists Turning Technology into Reality” (一群藥學家的夢想科技實現隊), Sales Brain, “Brother Chen’s Strongmen” (琛哥大力士), LLM Wiki Team (LLM Wiki隊), “Towards a Brighter Future in Senior Care” (銀向未來), “Business as Usual” (照常營業), DongDong KODA (懂動KODA), and “Grow Bigger and Stronger” (做大做強). Each team presented its proposed solutions and application concepts, followed by discussions with the judging panel. Their presentations showcased diverse approaches to cross-disciplinary problem-solving and AI innovation. The first prize was awarded to Team “Lion Engineer” from National Cheng Kung University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and Chinese Culture University. The second prize went to Team “Towards a Brighter Future in Senior Care” from Taipei Medical University, while the third prize was awarded to Team “LLM Wiki” from National Cheng Kung University and National Taiwan Ocean University.

Kenneth Wang, CEO & President of Cenra Inc., said, “AI technology is advancing rapidly. Finding ways to connect technological innovation with real industry needs and create tangible application value is an ongoing priority for us. Through the CENRA AI Innovation Challenge, we hope to inspire young people to think creatively and explore new ways to use AI to address industry challenges. Digital innovation is also an important focus of Cenra’s current business strategy. Looking ahead, we look forward to working with more young talent to create new value for Taiwan’s healthcare industry.” 

Guided by its core value of “Human-centric Innovation,” Cenra is committed to applying innovative thinking and technology to address real needs in health and everyday life, while continuing to explore new possibilities across the healthcare industry. Through the CENRA AI Innovation Challenge, the company seeks not only to encourage young people to unleash their creativity through AI, but also to foster collaboration between industry practitioners and interdisciplinary talent. By connecting innovative ideas with real-world business needs, the competition brings Cenra’s brand spirit of Human-centric Innovation to life through practical applications. 

Kenneth Wang, CEO and President of Cenra Inc. (center); Lucas Lin, President of Cenra Healthcare (eighth from left); and Jessica Tang, Group VP of Administration at Cenra Inc. (sixth from left), pose for a group photo with the award-winning teams.