SB Innovation Fellowship Programme

The òòò½ÍøBiodesign Innovation Fellowship is an intensive seven 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 INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP RECRUITMENT

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.

INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP RECRUITMENT ROADSHOWS

Virtual Roadshows

  • Tuesday, 05 August 2025 | 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
  • Friday, 15 August 2025 | 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 20 August 2025 | 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM

    • Physical Outreach

  • Thursday, 07 August 2025 | 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM | NUHS Tower Block 
  • Monday, 11 August 2025 | 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM | SingHealth Academia @ Level 2
  • Monday, 18 August 2025 | 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital @ Link Bridge Level 3

    • Applications for the òòò½ÍøBiodesign Innovation Fellowship are open from 1 August – 7 September 2025.

    Application Process

    INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP CURRICULUM

    The Innovation Fellowship consists of forming multidisciplinary teams comprising (though not limited to) engineers, healthcare professionals, and business/industry professionals. The team will be trained in a Health and Medtech Innovation journey based on the Biodesign pedagogy founded by our partner, the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign.

    The fellowship features high-touch training and mentorship by esteemed mentors curated by òòò½ÍøBiodesign. 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 researching and understanding the Clinical theme of the year, as well as the Biodesign process. Thereafter, the team will focus on applying the Biodesign process and uncovering local and regional healthcare needs in order to develop a solution for their top identified need. Fellows will get a unique clinical immersion experience in selected hospitals within the Asian region, to identify unmet clinical needs and develop a deeper understanding of the native Health and MedTech 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 commercialisation domain experts to increase their chances of securing funding, to continue their projects in the future.


    Applications for the òòò½ÍøBiodesign Innovation Fellowship are open from 1 August – 7 September 2025.

    Application Process

    Notable Fellows


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    • Innovation Fellowship Recruitment 2023 (2160 × 1480 px) (3) 
    • Innovation Fellowship Recruitment 2023 (2160 × 1480 px) (5) 

    • 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

    • Testimonials

      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

    • Testimonials

      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

    • Testimonials

      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

    • Testimonials

      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

    • Testimonials

      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

    • Testimonials

      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 òòò½Íøand the region.

      Mr Justin Phoon
      SSB Fellow, 2012


    FY25 Innovation Fellows

    Dr Adriel
    Leong

    Associate Consultant, Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital System

    Dr Claudia Sim Tze Kee

    PhD Candidate, Monash University

    Dr Grace Chew Ming Xian

    Family Physician, òòò½ÍøMedical Council

    Ms Yinshan
    Loh

    Board Director, Moral Home for the Aged Sick

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