The Singapore Biodesign Innovation Fellowship is an intensive six months hands-on multidisciplinary team-based training on the entire biodesign process of health technology innovation, focused on developing new health technologies for unmet clinical needs in Asia.
The SB Innovation Fellowship is open to driven, passionate individuals committed to taking on an innovator, enabler or entrepreneurial role in the Asian health and medtech industry as a career post-fellowship.
The Singapore Biodesign Innovation Fellowship application window closed at 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Individuals interested in Health and MedTech Innovation are highly encouraged to attend our recruitment roadshow to learn more about the upcoming FY24 Innovation Fellowship Programme.
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The Innovation Fellowship consists of the formation of multi-disciplinary teams comprising of (though not limited to) engineers, healthcare professionals and business/industry professionals who will be trained in the health technology innovation journey based on the Biodesign pedagogy founded by our partner, the Stanford Byers Centre for Biodesign.
The fellowship features high-touch training and mentorship by esteemed mentors curated by Singapore Biodesign. Fellows get the chance to tap on their mentors' wide-ranging experience from relevant disciplines such as clinical, technical, venture and industry.
Below is the timeline of the SB fellowship showing the iterative ‘Identify’, ‘Invent’ and ‘Implement’ phases of Biodesign.
The Fellowship will kick off with a pre-fellowship preparation phase where Fellows will spend time to research and understand the Clinicial theme of the year, as well as the Biodesign Process. Afterwhich, the team will focus on applying the Biodesign process and uncovering local and regional healthcare needs so as to develop a solution for their top identified need. Fellows will get a unique opportunity to immerse in regional countries i.e China, Indonesia, to investigate unmet clinical needs and develop a deeper understanding of the native healthtech ecosystems. In addition, Fellows will spend time with our Silicon Valley partners to further refine and develop implementation plans for their top projects. They will enjoy unrivalled access to seasoned commercialization domain experts so as to increase the chances of securing follow-on funding to continue their projects.
The SB Innovation Fellowship provides a structured comprehensive, and proven approach to medical technology innovation. it's as close to a formula that you will get in the universe of innovation.
Dr Jui LimSGInnovate
Biodesign is a rigorous and methodical framework... I believe that NHG clinicians trained in Biodesign can become future leaders of a community of practitioners who embrace innovation to make healthcare more effective and sustainable.
Assoc Prof Cher Heng TanTan Tock Seng Hospital
Biodesign Innovation Fellowship is a great place for individuals who want to meet like-minded co-founders from a wide range of disciplines, learn from seasoned medtech entrepreneurs with deep expertise and create impactful solutions.
Dr WenQi Ho, PhDLightstone Ventures
It has given me a very complete perspective on what it takes to get an idea to the bedside, and all the possible hurdles in between.
Dr Anthony TangSSB Fellow, 2011
The Fellowship is an essential crash course for any clinician looking to venture into medtech; it equips you with the skills and network to forget ahead with confidence.
Dr James MokSSB Fellow, 2015
Helped me to understand the commercialisation process up until starting a company. The experience is invaluable to future career in launching medical technology business.
Dr Benjamin TeeSSB Fellow, 2014
The network of like-minded professionals spread across the whole ecosystem, from academia to multi-nationals, will prove invaluable in the development of this industry in Singapore and the region.
Mr Justin PhoonSSB Fellow, 2012
Consultant Nephrologist, Division of Nephrology, National University Hospital Singapore
Past Designation:Co-founder, Akyas Sanitation, United Arab Emirates
Past Designation:Part-Time Lecturer, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University
Past Designation:Research Fellow, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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