How a Student is Building Assistive Technology for Dementia Patients: A Chat with Nicole ANG
Nicole ANG, currently pursuing her Masters in Biotechnology at the National University of Singapore (NUS), stands out as a Futurize alumna spearheading innovations in healthcare. Juggling her studies, Nicole holds a full-time position in a Microbiology Laboratory where she dedicates herself to identifying bacterial pathogens in patient infections. She is also building a digital medical device as a Co-lead of SensaTech Innovations.
“More young entrepreneurs inject innovation, agility, and a dynamic spirit to the economy, driving growth and addressing contemporary challenges.”
Nicole ANG, Co-Lead, SensaTech Innovations
Having joined Futurize’s Fuel Asia 2022 program, Nicole and her team won second place in the innovation competition among a cohort of 400 participants. During the program, they developed a small patch-like device equipped with GPS tracking, impact, and tamper notifications tailored for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients.
Nicole emphasizes, “our device provides real-time support to dementia patients and alleviates the burden and stress of caregivers.”
Following their victory in Fuel Asia, their assigned mentor encouraged them to take the idea beyond the program. Nicole and her team collaborated with NUS to develop their idea and prototype by conducting market and customer validation.
Nicole advises aspiring entrepreneurs to diversify skills, embrace failure for learning, and prioritize networking with mentors and resources like incubators. She stresses that "continuous learning and resilience are vital in entrepreneurship's dynamic world."
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