Frequently Asked Questions
1. Application Submission / Eligibility
No, Start-ups/SMEs applying for Healthcare InnoMatch 2023 do not need to be incorporated within last five (5) years.
The Challenge will consider several factors, such as prior test bed result, early market data, number of sites of implementation, extent of adoption (if any). Solutions will preferably be at a high level of market readiness. (i.e. Technology Readiness Level 7 and beyond, Healthcare Translational Level 3 and beyond, or the equivalent).
The winners will be selected based on how well the solutions can meet healthcare needs. There will be up to three (3) winners selected at the end of the Challenge.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
2. Themes
The healthcare concerns in Singapore are similar to many developed nations. Solutions submitted may not necessary be for these issues only. There are other issues such as mental health, aging and frailty etc. More importantly is for participants to demonstrate where the solutions had been validated and its value proposition.
We are seeking scalable, end-to-end solutions to predict, prevent, and detect illnesses, promote personalised intervention, and activate self and community care. This may include approaches or modalities such as, but not limited to, social prescription, empowerment and lifestyle coaching.
The winners will be selected based on how well the solutions can meet healthcare needs. There will be at least three (3) winners selected at the end of the Challenge.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
3. Funding
- To cover costs directly associated with proof-of-value/test bedding project, such as pilot manufacture, purchase of consumables, customisation, test-bedding services (such as protocol planning, test bed execution and data management), analytics and evaluation services.
- Evaluation Services must be performed by the partner hospital. The partner hospital may engage an independent expert for the purpose of evaluating the proof-of-value/test bedding project at their discretion. Participants are to provide an estimation for evaluation for the purposes of submission based on best knowledge.
- To cover the overhead costs of partner healthcare institution.
Healthcare InnoMatch 2023 project funding is equity-free, non-dilutive and non-debt.
The winners will be selected based on how well the solutions can meet healthcare needs. There will be at least three (3) winners selected at the end of the Challenge.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
4. Test Bedding & Evaluation
The aim of the test-bedding phase is to demonstrate if the solution would be feasible in a real world, operating Healthcare Institution environment in Singapore. The test bedding should be designed to inform of potential adoption. Winners will have the opportunity to discuss and refine the success criteria of the test bedding project with the partner hospital before commencing the project.
Test-bedding should be completed in a simulated and/or clinical environment complying to regulations and institutional policies in the partner healthcare cluster. This should be completed within six (6) months.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
There will be a principal investigator at the test-bedding site in the partner healthcare cluster to oversee the project. The hospital’s stakeholders/research offices will look at how the solutions will be used to benefit the patients and/or staff.
No. The principal investigator will be from the assigned partner healthcare cluster.
No. The healthcare institutions for test bed would only be from the participating healthcare clusters for this specific challenge. The participating healthcare clusters are Singapore Health Services (SHS), National University Health System (NUHS) and National Healthcare Group (NHG) only.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
No, the project agreement and funding will be between one (1) start-up/SME and one healthcare cluster only. It cannot be used for the test-bedding with the other institutions. However, evaluation outcomes of the solution will be shared with the other healthcare clusters under the three (3) partner healthcare clusters, which will inform the healthcare cluster on the decision to adopt and procure the solution.
This will be at the discretion of the partner healthcare cluster and their respective IT offices, who will advise on the best and/or encouraged practices.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
5. Compliance / Regulatory
Yes, it will be sufficient for the test-bed. The Healthcare InnoMatch also hopes that through this platform, it may help value add and accelerate approvals in Singapore subsequently. You are encouraged to submit your proposal as well if the solution is already in the process of obtaining HSA’s clearance.
The winners will be selected based on how well the solutions can meet healthcare needs. There will be at least three (3) winners selected at the end of the Challenge.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
6. Intellectual Property
Yes, it will be sufficient for the test-bed. The Healthcare InnoMatch also hopes that through this platform, it may help value add and accelerate approvals in Singapore subsequently. You are encouraged to submit your proposal as well if the solution is already in the process of obtaining HSA’s clearance.
The winners will be selected based on how well the solutions can meet healthcare needs. There will be at least three (3) winners selected at the end of the Challenge.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
7. Proposal Submission
We advise extra vigilance when it comes to word limits. Aim for slightly under the maximum word limit allowed for each question as much as possible.
If you experience any issues with the platform at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at chisel2023@iottribe.org. Our team will be available to assist you up until the application deadline, and we will ensure you are able to submit your proposal successfully.
Yes, it will be sufficient for the test-bed. The Healthcare InnoMatch also hopes that through this platform, it may help value add and accelerate approvals in Singapore subsequently. You are encouraged to submit your proposal as well if the solution is already in the process of obtaining HSA’s clearance.
The winners will be selected based on how well the solutions can meet healthcare needs. There will be at least three (3) winners selected at the end of the Challenge.
The project agreement for each of the winners would be between one (1) healthcare cluster and one (1) Start-up or SME. However, if the solution involves collaboration/ co-development with other partners or a consortium of companies, the application would only be accepted if one (1) Start-up or SME submits the application on behalf of the team or all collaborating partners. Please indicate in your application the company fronting the application and designate the contact person for your application.
In the application stage, you are required to indicate an estimated cost. If you are shortlisted or selected as the final winner, more clarification and discussion will ensue with the reviewing panel and partner institution.
Yes, it is possible. However, each proposal should be a distinct solution from other proposals you are submitting.
Yes, regardless of its business area (locally or overseas), Start-ups/SMEs with revenues below Singapore Dollars One Hundred Million (SGD$100,000,000) can participate in the Challenge. This may include research institutions and innovation units of enterprises, if they are subsidiaries.
No, you do not have to. By going through Healthcare InnoMatch 2023, the winning teams will be paired up with the interested healthcare institutions at the end of the Finale. The paired healthcare institution will help you to identify the clinical project lead that you will be working with for the test bedding.
You may not be paired with your current partner healthcare institution or clinician as other healthcare clusters may be interested to test bed your solutions as well. The pairing will be announced at the end of the Finale.
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