Overview
HealthTEC Connect is a series of exclusive seminar and networking events designed for consortium members and partners, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and the healthcare sector. HealthTEC Connect VI will bring together relevant ecosystem agencies and partners to share updated initiatives, programmes, and platforms from their respective organizations.
HealthTEC.SG will be organizing the final edition of this series, HealthTEC Connect VI, formally marks the end of our membership scheme and the start of our transition towards integration with the Biomedical Sciences Industry Partnership Office (BMSIPO). The session aims to provide partners, consortium members, and stakeholders with clarity, continuity, and assurance on the next phase of collaboration and coordination under BMSIPO, which serves as a national platform to catalyze industry–research and clinical partnerships across Singapore’s biomedical ecosystem.
Program
330-4pm: Registration
4-530pm: Sharing by all 5 speakers
530-7pm: Networking (Food & Drinks Provided)
Jerry Lui
Title: Deep Tech Central: Connecting Deep Tech Talent and Opportunities
Abstract: Deep Tech Central (DTC) is SGInnovate’s platform that connects deep tech talent with real opportunities across Singapore’s innovation ecosystem. We work with researchers, founders, investors and corporates to activate specialist skills in AI, robotics, biotechnology and quantum technologies for projects, pilots and venture building. Through curated partner collaborations and community programming, DTC helps organisations identify the right people faster; from domain experts and engineers to product and commercial talent; while giving practitioners clear pathways to contribute, upskill and transition into deep tech roles. In this sharing, we’ll outline how DTC structures talent demand and supply, the kinds of roles and skills most in‑demand, and practical ways members can partner with us to scope problems, source capabilities and move from first conversation to deployment. The goal: turning promising science and engineering into outcomes with talent at the centre.
Desmond Low
Title: Enabling the Singapore Startup Ecosystem
Abstract: ACE.SG, the national trade association representing Singapore’s startup ecosystem plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant and globally connected startup community in Singapore. In this session, participants will gain insights into ACE.SG’s latest initiatives and activities designed to support Singapore-incorporated startups across their growth journey. The session will also introduce Stage One, a joint initiative by Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), powered by ACE.SG. As a one-stop focal point and first port of call, Stage One provides both local and international startups with the guidance, resources, and connections needed to navigate, integrate, and thrive within Singapore’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
Yumin Jiang
Title: From Innovation to Impact: Accelerates Healthcare Innovation in Singapore and Beyond
Abstract: Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem is rapidly evolving, driven by digital health, AI-enabled solutions, preventive care models, and cross-border collaborations. Yet many startups and SMEs face common challenges: validating market needs, accessing enterprise buyers, navigating regulatory pathways, and scaling beyond pilots.
In this session, IPI will share how we support healthcare innovators in translating promising technologies into real-world impact. Drawing from case examples and ecosystem insights, the talk will highlight emerging healthcare trends, key opportunity areas, and how startups and SMEs can leverage IPI’s open innovation platform, corporate partnerships, and international networks to accelerate adoption and growth.
Gwendolin Mah
Title: MedTech Actuator's Bespoke Accelerator Program
Abstract: Accelerating MedTech in Singapore: A Bespoke Path to Global Commercialisation
Singapore's medtech startup ecosystem is brimming with potential — but navigating the path from innovation to global market success remains one of the hardest challenges founders face. In this session, we'll introduce MedTech Actuator's Accelerator Singapore program: a customised, milestone-driven approach to venture development that breaks away from the traditional cohort model.
Unlike one-size-fits-all accelerators, this program meets each startup where they are, sequencing support around key value inflection points across three stages — Market Assessment, International Immersion, and Venture Development. From gaining critical feedback through our Innovation Assessment Board, to subsidised in-market validation trips across the US, Japan, Australia, and beyond, to embedded shadow executives and boardroom simulation in the final phase, every element is designed to build investment-ready, globally competitive ventures.
We'll walk through what makes this model different, who it's designed for, and what success looks like — with a target of up to $1 million in capital raised or $250k in revenue. If you're a Singapore-based medtech founder ready to scale globally, this session is for you.
Gloria Chan
Title: Driving Global Healthcare Collaboration through Hong Kong: Asian Summit on Global Health (ASGH)
Abstract: HKTDC Singapore serves as a strategic bridge connecting Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, facilitating cross-border trade, investment, and sector collaboration across finance, sustainability, innovation, and emerging industries. At the upcoming Asian Summit on Global Health in May, the HKTDC convenes global policymakers, healthcare innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners to accelerate health technology adoption, drive partnerships, and strengthen regional resilience. Explore the platforms and connectivity which Hong Kong offers for collaboration and partnership with Singapore’s health tech companies and practitioners, and hear about the latest capacity building initiatives for the entrepreneurs.
Schedule
Date: 27 Mar 2026, Friday
Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911
Speakers
Speaker's Profile:
Gwendolin Mah, Head of International Programmes, MedTech Actuator (MTAC)
Gwendolin drives global growth for medtech startups through programs and partnerships that support clinical validation, market access, and international expansion. She works closely with founders, healthcare institutions, and public stakeholders to create pathways that accelerate innovation and adoption. With experience across Singapore, Japan, Spain, and Australia, she has led accelerator programs and cross-border initiatives that help startups navigate complex healthcare systems and form strategic partnerships with hospitals, corporates, and government agencies. With a background in film producing and directing, she brings a unique storytelling perspective to her work, helping innovators clearly communicate their value. She is passionate about building collaborative ecosystems and enabling technologies that improve healthcare outcomes globally.
Speaker's Profile:
Gloria Chan, Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Limited Singapore Branch
Gloria Chan is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in trade and investment promotion. She is currently Director of HKTDC Limited, Singapore Branch, where she is responsible in fostering business connections in Singapore and the Philippines for investment, collaboration and engagement with and through Hong Kong. Prior to her current role, Gloria spearheaded HKTDC’s global initiatives in financial services, including the Asian Financial Forum for which she directed strategy, programme curation, sponsor and partner engagement, exhibition and publicity. Her portfolio encompassed banking, capital markets, fintech, sustainability and venture financing. Within HKTDC, Gloria has contributed across conferences, exhibitions and market development programmes. Her other experiences extended to F&B, global entertainment industries, and an earlier assignment in Los Angeles.
Speaker's Profile:
Jerry Lui, Assistant Director, Partnerships, SGInnovate (SGI)
Jerry fosters collaborations and partnerships to develop the Deep Tech ecosystem. His responsibilities include community strategies, nurturing networks, facilitating discussions, and devising impactful programmes. Prior to SGInnovate, he was involved in strategic partnerships in the Singapore Institute of Technology(SIT), and catalyzing energy R&D and deployments in the Energy Market Authority of Singapore. His educational qualifications comprise a Master of Science in Management of Technology and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, both obtained from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Speaker's Profile:
Desmond Low, Assistant Director, Partnerships & Startup Development, Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE.SG)
Desmond builds strategic partnerships and develops startup programmes to support Singapore-based startups through community and capability-building initiatives. He has co-led accelerator programmes and innovation challenges with corporates such as Panasonic and the British Standards Institution (BSI), connecting startups with industry partners for co-innovation opportunities. He was also involved in the soft launch and operations of Stage One, a focal platform in Singapore that brings together local and global startup communities. Prior to his current role, he was an academic staff member at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), teaching food technology, chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical engineering. He was also an active researcher with over five publications and patents in polymeric coatings and water technology.
Speaker's Profile:
Yumin Jiang, Senior Manager, Advisory & Technology, IPI Singapore (IPI)
Yumin focuses on technology and innovation collaboration in the broad infocomm sector, with a key focus in machine learning & AI, as well as digital transformation in the healthcare, logistics and mobility space. She specializes in innovation management, artificial intelligence and e-commerce business expansion, working for startups, tech unicorns and listed companies across Asia and the USA. She is also passionate in helping start-ups and SMEs to identify their key innovation needs, uncover new growth opportunities, and connect them with global partners for collaboration. To date, she has successfully engaged more than 30 organizations for joint innovation collaborations and partnerships. Over the years, she has collaborated with hundreds of partners covering both the government and private sectors to conduct digital innovation projects. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor in Computing from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
