12 September 2016
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BME teams received $75,000 in seed funding at Modern Aging Singapore

File 1 Ma Open Day 11 Sep Graphic

In this second run of Modern aging Singapore – a business accelerator initiative for silver sector-orientated innovations – Team FlexoSense, cofounded by Prof Lim Chwee Teck, is transforming pressure sensor technology into a smart insole to prevent diabetic foot ulcers, received the top award of $50,000. Team Oxyvel, working together with Dr Raye Yeow, garnered $25,000 for their silicone gel sheath which reduces likelihood of pressure ulcer from use of oxygen delivery apparatus.