Health and Medical Technologies
Medtech is an important growth sector for Singapore, against the global backdrop of an ageing population, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising health-care costs. Asia, with its growing economy and population, represents a major untapped market for Medtech companies. Rapid advances in medical knowledge and technologies also open up huge opportunities for future innovations that transform healthcare.
The Health & MedTech Horizontal Technology Coordinating Office (HMT HTCO) aims to meet the innovation needs of Medtech companies by coordinating the expertise and capabilities in medical and health technology across A*STAR. The centre focuses in research areas of data analytics, AI, materials science, design and manufacturing, diagnostic development, and bioinformatics.
Our R&D and Technologies
The HMT HTCO comprises A*STAR research institutes and groups with capabilities in diverse fields such as the following:
- Digital health technologies, such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics
- Design and fabrication of medical devices and biomaterials
- Prototyping and productisation of medical technologies
- Development of diagnostic devices and assays
A*STAR Medtech Spinoffs
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Advent access
A*STAR's start-up Advent Access poised for global markets with Medtech solution for kidney-failure patients
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MIRXES
A*STAR’s start-up MiRXES brings early-stage stomach cancer test to market
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Vitereogel Innovations
A*STAR’s start-up Vitreogel Innovations develops novel thermogel to treat eye disorders
In The News
- GovInsider : The Asian-centric approach to diabetes
- Singapore Biodesign : Diabetes in Asia – Insights on the Patient Journey and Opportunities for Digital Health Innovation
- A*STAR : Imaging Today the Medicine Tomorrow
- MedTech Intelligence : Reimagining Eye Care in Asia
Features
A*STAR celebrates International Women's Day
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From groundbreaking discoveries to cutting-edge research, our researchers are empowering the next generation of female science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leaders.
Get inspired by our #WomeninSTEM