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FAQ Category: MedTech Actuator Origin (Singapore)

I live/work/study overseas, can I still apply for Origin?

To be eligible for Origin, at least one team member must be based in Singapore.

If you are currently overseas, e.g. for work or study but fit within the eligibility above and a team member can attend the in-person components of the program in Singapore then, yes, we would encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Evon Liu – evon@medtechactuator.com.

What are the eligibility criteria for Origin?

Applicants to MedTech Actuator Origin must:

  • Have a research project/idea/innovation in human health that is not at a stage later than proof of concept;
  • Be able to attend all program activities (in-person and online) scheduled; 
  • Have at least one founder who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

At MedTech Actuator, we’re for innovators. This means creating opportunities for innovators from all corners of the system, and from multiple backgrounds and contexts.  MedTech Actuator encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please reach out to the team if you have any questions about your eligibility.

What are the time commitments of Origin?

Attendance at the following events is expected of one representative per team:

  • Online Workshops – July 17-18, from 5 – 7pm
  • Pitch Bootcamp – July 24-25, from 10am – 5pm each day
  • Origin Semi-final – July 25, from 6 – 8:30pm
  • Venture Bootcamp – September 3-5, from 10am – 5pm each day
  • MedTech Actuator Showcase and Origin Final – September 6, from 6 – 10pm

What are the key activities of Origin?

Over the months of July to September, participants will take part in the following activities:

  • Pitch Bootcamp  – July 24–25 

Come together for a two-day bootcamp, where you’ll be introduced to topics to elevate your pitch, interact with local founders and mentors, and learn to build your dream team.

  • Semi-final – July 25

Alongside other Origin Semi-finalists, you’ll pitch your innovation in front of selected MedTech Actuator ecosystem stakeholders for a place in the Origin Final in September at the MedTech Actuator Showcase. 

  • Venture Bootcamp – September 3-5

Get through the semifinal to join the next 3-day bootcamp, where you’ll learn about idea validation, professional development, structuring your company, tax and legal considerations, navigating Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, and funding for early-stage ventures. 

  • MedTech Actuator Showcase and Origin Final – September 6

Join MedTech Actuator and the ecosystem for a formal gala to celebrate innovation in healthcare! Origin Finalists will pitch for three mins to the audience with the Origin Winner announced in the evening.