Our Innovation Fellowship Programme

The Singapore Biodesign Innovation Fellowship is an intensive 6 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.

SB FELLOWSHIP RECRUITMENT

The SB Fellowship is open to driven, passionate individuals who are committed to taking on an innovator, enabler or entrepreneurial role in the Asian healthtech industry as a career post-Fellowship.

Application will open from 1 September 2021 to 30 September 2021, 2359H. Stay tuned!

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ROADSHOW RECRUITMENT

Learn more about the Innovation Fellowship at the roadshows below. Sign up now to hear from our management team!

For all Applicants
Monday, 23 Aug, 1230H - 1330H : RSVP Here
Friday, 10 Sep, 1230H - 1330H : RSVP Here

For all Healthcare Professionals
NHG - Tuesday, 24 Aug, 1230H - 1330H : RSVP Here
SingHealth - Wednesday, 25 Aug, 1230H - 1330H : RSVP Here
NUHS - Thursday, 26 Aug, 0730H - 0830H : RSVP Here

INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP CURRICULUM

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.

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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.

Notable Fellows

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  • Testimonials

    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 Lim
    SGInnovate

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    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 Tan
    Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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    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, PhD
    Lightstone Ventures

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    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 Tang
    SSB Fellow, 2011

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    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 Mok
    SSB Fellow, 2015

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    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 Tee
    SSB Fellow, 2014

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    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 Phoon
    SSB Fellow, 2012


Current Fellows

Dr David Chen Ziyou

Past Designation: Associate Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital

M.B.B.S (Singapore), Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology)

Ms Amy Tan Wei Leng

Past Designation: Founder and Director, The Pink Pencil




Master of Public Health, Imperial College London

Dr Tan MianYi


Past Designation: Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Anywhere




M.B.B.S (Singapore)

Dr Teo Peili


Past Designation: Senior Scientist I, A*STAR




Post Doctorate, Chemistry, Caltech

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