CATALYST SG

20/08/2021

The concept of patients wearing devices to connect with their healthcare data and treatment is not new anymore. Wearable technologies continue to transform the healthcare landscape from time to time with an increasing number of innovators and startups. In practice, however, wearables present possibilities and pitfalls. Deploying and defending this technology to take advantage of its predictive capabilities is a challenge.

In collaboration with Medicine ACP, we are inviting all clinicians to help bridge the gap between startups and the different medical fields to fulfill business needs and create scalable solutions in wearable technology.

As this event is exclusive to CATALYST and Medicine ACP Clinician members only, contact hello@thecatalyst.sg if you are interested to join the event.

19/08/2021

Calling all MedTech and HealthTech startups to discover SB-MTAC ENHANCED STARTUP SG FOUNDER, VENTURE BUILDING PROGRAMME ​​under Enterprise Singapore's ESSGF scheme.

Launched by Singapore Biodesign and Medtech Actuator, this programme aims to provide mentorship guidance and support first time founders with knowledge to take their innovation to the next stages of funding and towards commercialization success.

Accelerate your innovation journey and apply by 31 Aug 2021 at: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/sb/training/essgf-venture-building-programme

05/08/2021

Last Friday, commemorated the efforts of ten teams on our very first CATALYST-Alumni Association Innovation Programme (CAAIP) Demo Day! CAAIP is an acceleration programme that invites clinicians, entrepreneurs and members of the tech community to propose ideas that could revolutionise the healthcare space in the post-COVID world.

It was a huge success all thanks to the support of our partners - Alumni Association Singapore, National University of Singapore (NUS) & JUMPstart MedTech SG. A special thanks to our mentors, panelists and fellow clinicians for guiding the teams over the past five months.

From the launch, incubation session, clinician night to the Demo Day, we are extremely proud to have witnessed the development of their innovations such as DNA diagnostic tools and digital health platforms.

As part of our efforts to continue the guidance and support, we will be featuring the ten teams in the next few weeks to learn more about them and their future plans. Follow us here for the updates: thecatalyst.sg/caaip



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Programme Partners: Mayank Gurnani | Kah Weng Lai | Cheng Tiang | Irene Cheong

Panelists: Alok Mishra | Cheng Tiang | James Tan | Lai Kah Weng | Julien Sham | Shuwen Koh

Mentors: Alvin Ng | Anand Jha | Christian Teo | James Chiang | Miguel Rivera | Peter Hlavnicka | Yau Luong Koh | Dr. Zubin Daruwalla

Teams: Flowcoe | Sonus Medical | Obio | Nusmetics | Choosy | Qanemate | Covate | VaNGuard Dx | AskDr | Mapping Health

28/07/2021

We’re just days away from the CATALYST-AA Innovation Programme (CAAIP) Demo Day! From innovative diagnostic tools to digital health platforms, witness ten teams present their solutions in addressing key problems in the healthcare space.

This programme is a collaboration between Alumni Association Singapore, National University of Singapore, JUMPstart MedTech SG and .

Register at: https://lnkd.in/d6A7CtP

Join the CATALYST-AA Innovation Programme (CAAIP) Demo Day to hear innovative solutions from ten teams in solving key medical problems.

23/07/2021

Development and advancement of new technologies in healthcare has no doubt led to improvements in many patient’s quality of life. However, as we move into a new era of customer-centric wellbeing, healthcare leaders are constantly pressured to make these solutions sustainable.

Learn how they overcame this challenge in achieving healthcare 5.0 and prepare the ecosystem to digitally transform across the healthcare value chain in today’s new reality with:

• Blaise K. Jacholkowski, MBA | Principal Consultant, Pharma and Life Sciences/Digital Health, Zühlke Group
• Miguel Rivera | Business Transformation Head (Asia), Novartis
• Dario Heymann, PhD | Chief Research Officer, Galen Growth
• Andreas Enderlin | Chair of Digital Transformation Award (Moderator)
• Lars Voedisch | Founder & Managing Director, PRecious Communications (Moderator)

Register at: https://lnkd.in/gntWwHK

19/07/2021

In collaboration with SGInnovate and the Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, we concluded another webinar last week on . A special thanks to the panellists for sharing their views on the viability of as an organic solution for safe, humane drug testing that addresses global challenges. View the recording at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYwSzuXux4s

Key Takeaways:
• Bioprinting is a precise and accurate tool that helps foster the development of end to end cell communication present in the human body.
• As the human body is far too complex, creating a perfectly controlled environment will help the cells be conditioned, react, behave and reproduce effectively.
• Bioprinting is not tightly regulated yet, but it is here to resolve many of the ethical issues and conversations in the medical field. Thus, it is important for researchers to constantly communicate its purpose and functions to society to clear misconceptions and expectations.
• It is important to fully understand the functions of the organs, as well as its tissue structure and vascularisation patterns in order to determine the model/type of bioprinting.



Panelists: Dr Javier G. Fernandez | Dr Riccardo Levato | Dr Sowjanya Kallakuri, Ph.D.

Presented by SGInnovate and CATALYSTPartnered with Netherlands Embassy in SingaporeBioprinting is a process that is similar to 3D printing, with the key diff...

01/07/2021

We’re finally at the last lap of the CATALYST-AA Innovation Programme (CAAIP) - Demo Day! After months of capabilities building, insight mapping and mentorship sessions, ten CAAIP teams are ready to showcase their solutions in addressing key problems in the healthcare space. Join us to witness this monumental event as we unveil some of healthcare’s promising solutions.

This programme is a collaboration between Alumni Association Singapore, National University of Singapore, JUMPstart MedTech SG and .

Register at: https://lnkd.in/d6A7CtP

02/06/2021

With limited organ donors globally, thousands of patients die before transplants or treatments are available. However, in recent years, bioprinting has emerged as one of the revolutionised technologies to tackle this problem.

Find out more about these permanent solutions and learn from experts as they unravel groundbreaking solutions such as 3D bioscaffold printing.

Register at: https://www.sginnovate.com/events/organs-dish-solving-organ-shortages-bioengineering-and-bioprinting

Due to the global organ shortage and limited organ donors, thousands of patients are left wanting organs and tissues in cases of severe injuries, illness or genetic conditions. Many of these patients die before transplants or treatments are available.Bioengineering researchers have produced artifici...

01/06/2021

Calling all clinicians and clinician-innovators!

Gain exposure to the robust MedTech and HealthTech ecosystem at the CATALYST-AA Innovation Programme (CAAIP) Clinician Night. Connect with CAAIP teams through a virtual “speed dating” session and be part of the development of curated solutions to address key problems in the healthcare space.

Find out more and register at: https://lnkd.in/gmZpKVc / bit.ly/caaip-cn

If you are a Clinician or Innovator who is interested in developing innovative solutions to key medical problems, we want to hear from you!

27/05/2021

Catalysed by COVID-19, , and is no stranger to the healthcare industry. However, vague regulation and guidelines have prevented such technologies from creating a stronger presence in the field, actively blocking many cost-effective solutions.

Together with experts from Zühlke Group, find out how you can carry out your projects and adapt various ways to satisfy regulatory requirements.

Register at: https://lnkd.in/d8yrNwp

25/05/2021

How might one become a clinician-innovator? In collaboration with Medicine Academic Clinical Programme (MedACP), CATALYST convened a panel of trailblazers to discuss the various paths. Here are some takeaways:

• Don’t replicate previous innovations.
• With digital solutions, gather information from stakeholders and other experts to ensure alignment. Avoid upsetting current processes and/or SOPs.
• It is important to figure out what kind of support you need at each stage of development. For technical help and networking, do not be afraid to tap into existing resources, such as (for the SingHealth clinicians) the Medical Technology Office or Organisational Transformation Informatics.
• Be clear on whether you are starting a “greenfield” or “brownfield” project.
• Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses, and then use that knowledge to not only decide your stance on your project, but to also create a team that fills your skill gaps.

If you are a clinician and would like to be part of such events in the future, contact us at hello@thecatalyst.sg!



Panelists: Dr Bipin Bhola, PhD, MBA | Ben Tan | Dr Rena Dharmawan | Dr Henry Ho | Dr May Anne Cheong

25/05/2021

CATALYST is proud to be a sponsor-partner of Beyond! Health Hack ‘21, Singapore’s largest Virtual Healthcare Hackathon organised by the NUS Pharmaceutical Society! It aims to challenge local student entrepreneurs to constructively tackle healthcare issues and generate tangible solutions.

This year, participants are exploring innovations to minimise the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)! Other than standing a chance to win attractive prizes and development opportunities worth $25,000, participants will have the opportunity to meet various startup founders, entrepreneurs, clinician leaders and industry KOLs.

Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gwAYRQf

Online MedTech and Digital Health Hackathon, organized by the NUS Pharmacuetical Society