One North Stories

088 Fireside Chat: Powering Singapore's Climate First Of A Kind (FOAK) Breakthroughs: Capital, Industry and Policy

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Singapore wants to hit net zero by 2050, but with limited land, resources, and two heavyweight emitters (power and industry), the path isn’t straightforward. So how do we pilot, scale, and deploy low‑carbon solutions that actually move the needle? This episode replays a recent Fireside Chat. Speakers from Temasek Foundation, JTC Corporation, Keppel Infrastructure Trust and A*STAR's ISCE² shared what’s working, what’s not, and what still needs to happen. From hydrogen technologies to patient capital, every story pointed to one thing: no single player can decarbonize alone. Startups, industry, and government need to build an ecosystem where new ideas can be tested, funded, and scaled across Singapore’s toughest sectors, with initiatives like The Liveability Challenge [https://www.theliveabilitychallenge.org/] to boost technologies from lab to market. It’s a long journey ahead, but the session made one thing clear: collaboration is the engine that will power Singapore’s low‑carbon future. Learn more about our speakers and the amazing work they are doing: Temasek Foundation (Website) [http://www.temasekfoundation.org.sg/] Temasek Foundation (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/temasekfoundation] Anders Soh (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anders-soh-3b8047149] JTC Corporation (Website) [http://www.jtc.gov.sg/] JTC Corporation (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/jtccorp] Cindy Koh (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindykohjtc] Keppel Infrastructure Trust (Website) [https://www.kepinfratrust.com/] Keppel Infrastructure Trust (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/keppel-infrastructure-trust-kit] Poh Tiong Keng (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/poh-tiong-keng-mba-msc-p-eng-87a7788] ISCE² (Website) [https://www.a-star.edu.sg/isce2/about-us] ISCE² (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-star-institute-of-sustainability-for-chemicals-energy-environment-isce2] Wang Peiyi (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangpeiyi] 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 [https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/innovation-platforms/a-startcentral], LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/astartcentral]) If you have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: onenorthstories@a-star.edu.sg [onenorthstories@hq.a-star.edu.sg]

087 SG Innovate: Building Singapore’s Quantum and Cybersecurity Future with Kellie Chan

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Kellie Chan from SG Innovate Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Kellie as they unpack her journey into venture capital and SG Innovate’s mission to accelerate deep tech innovation in Singapore. Kellie shares insights on sectors shaping the future—cybersecurity, GenAI, and quantum—while highlighting SG Innovate’s role in nurturing today’s early-stage startups. The discussion explores findings from their annual report, the challenges of scaling deep tech ventures, and why collaboration across the ecosystem is critical to unlocking opportunities, especially in quantum. Learn more about SG Innovate, Kellie and the amazing work they are doing: SG Innovate (Website) [https://www.sginnovate.com/] SG Innovate (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sginnovate/] KellieChan (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-chan-0a495759] 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 [https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/innovation-platforms/a-startcentral], LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/astartcentral]) If you have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: onenorthstories@a-star.edu.sg [onenorthstories@hq.a-star.edu.sg]

086 SG Innovate: Deep Tech Talent for Today and Tomorrow with Vanessa Ding

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Vanessa Ding from SG Innovate Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Vanessa as they explore her journey from researcher at A*STAR to leading talent development in deep tech at SG Innovate. Vanessa shares how programs like the Helix Immersion Program are helping biomedical tech talent transition into industry roles and why bridging the gap between research and commercialization is vital for Singapore’s innovation ecosystem. The discussion dives into the challenges of building a strong talent pipeline, the importance of supporting emerging startups, and Vanessa’s passion for creating impactful careers that shape the future of deep tech. Learn more about SG Innovate, Vanessa and the amazing work they are doing: SG Innovate (Website) [https://www.sginnovate.com/] SG Innovate (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sginnovate/] Vanessa Ding (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-ding/] 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 [https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/innovation-platforms/a-startcentral], LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/astartcentral]) If you have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: onenorthstories@a-star.edu.sg [onenorthstories@hq.a-star.edu.sg]

085 co11ab Novena: Powering Startups Through Strategic Partnerships with Doreen Chai

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Doreen Chai, Deputy Director at co11ab Novena. 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) [https://www.co11ab.sg/] co11ab(LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/collab-novena/] Doreen Chai(LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenchai] 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 [https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/innovation-platforms/a-startcentral], LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/astartcentral]) If you have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: onenorthstories@a-star.edu.sg [onenorthstories@hq.a-star.edu.sg]

084 NHIC: Innovation at the Bedside, How Singapore’s Clinicians Shape the Future with Pauline Tay

This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Pauline Tay, Director, National Health Innovation Centre, Singapore (NHIC) Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Pei Ling in conversation with Pauline as they unpack the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation. Pauline shares how NHIC empowers clinicians to turn ideas into impactful solutions—spotlighting breakthroughs like robotic surgical tools and novel eczema treatments. The discussion dives into precision medicine, and why collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and tech partners is key to transforming patient care. You’ll also hear Pauline’s personal journey from A*STAR researcher to leading NHIC, and her vision for a future where clinician-led innovation drives better health outcomes. Learn more about NHIC, Pauline and the amazing work they are doing: NHIC (Website) [http://nhic.sg] NHIC (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nhicsg/] Pauline(LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-erica-tay-43b094140] Please note that as of 1 July 2025, National Healthcare Group has been rebranded to NHG Health. 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 [https://www.a-star.edu.sg/enterprise/innovation-platforms/a-startcentral], LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/astartcentral]) If you have future episode ideas, segments ideas or want to partner with us on this exciting journey, please get in touch: onenorthstories@a-star.edu.sg [onenorthstories@hq.a-star.edu.sg]