Singapore QuickFire Challenge – Apply Now!

Innovators from across the globe who have an active interest in the Singapore innovation ecosystem are invited to submit groundbreaking ideas, technologies, or solutions aiming to improve the trajectory of health outcomes for patients.

Sectors

Applications should be aimed at advancing innovation within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s and MedTech strategic areas of interest which includes specific areas in the following sectors below.

• Therapeutics:
  • Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Retina, & Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Discovery, Product Development & Supply
  • Data Science and Digital Health Technologies
  • Infectious Diseases & Vaccines
• MedTech:
  • Orthopeadics
  • Surgical
  • Cardiovascular, Stroke and Specialty Solutions
  • Eye Health/Vision
• Data Science and Digital Health Technologies:
  • AI/ML discovery technologies
  • AI/ML and digital health technology to enhance clinical development, precision medicine and evidence generation

Awards

• The innovator(s) with the best potential solution can receive grant funding from a total pool of $100,000, access to the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS network, and mentorship from experts across the Johnson & Johnson family of Companies.
• Note: Subject to terms and conditions of applicable QuickFire Challenge and execution of an award agreement.

Criteria

• Potential solutions will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and judges on their ability to meet the following criteria:
  • Uniqueness of the idea
  • Cleary defined molecular target(s) and mechanism of action for therapeutics
  • Potential impact on human health
  • Feasibility of the idea and supporting data
  • Company is incorporated (or have plans to incorporate)
  • Thoroughness of approach
  • Identification of key resources and a plan to further the idea
  • Quality and capabilities of team
  • Interests in the Singapore innovation ecosystem
• Note: In accordance with healthcare compliance guidelines, while all potential applicants are encouraged to apply, unfortunately those that are Health Care Providers (“HCPs”), Government Officials (“GOs”) or any organization affiliated with either, including but not limited to not-for-profits and NGO entities, will be subjected to additional review and may not be ultimately eligible to participate or to receive the award.

For more information, visit Johnson & Johnson Innovation.