Health and Innovation Thought Leaders - Singapore - Smart small nations

Purpose and goal

The project aims to enhance Sweden’s innovation in health through concrete collaborations with Singapore, building on the signed MoU between Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and Singapore’s Ministry of Health. The focus is on fostering and facilitating partnerships and projects within research, the public sector, and industry. In 2025, two knowledge-sharing events are planned—in Sweden and Singapore—to accelerate collaboration and expand the platform with more stakeholders.

Expected effects and result

- Develop a short report on key thematic areas for collaboration, serving as a basis to engage and spread in our network. - Host an incoming Singapore delegation that are of interest for KOL in Sweden, coordinating programs and invitations to involve the swedish stakeholders. - Organize an outgoing delegation to Singapore, curating programs and participants to strengthen dialogue and deepen collaboration.

Planned approach and implementation

Gather knowledge and compile a short report based on delegates interest and identified areas of strenghts. Engage additional stakeholders aligned with the themes in the report and share findings within our network. Initiate discussions with Singapore to gauge interest and determine timing for a visit to Sweden. Plan and execute incoming and outgoing delegations, aiming to establish a self-sustaining platform for long-term collaboration with Singapore.