Listen "085 Co11ab Novena: Powering Startups Through Strategic Partnerships with Doreen Chai"
Episode Synopsis
This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL PodcastMeet Doreen Chai, Deputy Director at co11ab Noventa.Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Peiling in conversation with Doreen as they explore Co11ab’s mission to accelerate biomed tech innovation through strategic partnerships with NHG Health, NTU, Singapore’s research institutions and of course, the startups they support.Doreen shares how Co11ab’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative community create a launchpad for local and global startups—spotlighting why cross-collaboration matters and how Singapore’s ecosystem gives innovators a competitive edge.The discussion dives into the role of connected networks in scaling health tech ventures and why building bridges between academia, healthcare, and industry is key to driving growth.Learn more about Co11ab, Doreen and the amazing work they are doing:Co11ab (Website)Co11ab(LinkedIn)Doreen Chai(LinkedIn)Thank you for listening. If you like what you’ve heard, please share with a friend. After that, please subscribe and review us wherever you get your podcasts.Check out A*START CENTRAL (Website, LinkedIn)If you have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: [email protected]
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