“Don’t underestimate the impact you can bring to the innovation ecosystem.” 

Culture shapes almost all aspects of society, including the innovation ecosystem. In today’s episode, we have our first guest from Singapore, Dr. Hui Ying Ang, who is here to provide us with a better understanding of the technology transfer field in her country. 

Hui Ying is an associate director with the Industry Liaison Office (ILO) from the National University of Singapore, and in this episode she explains how she first became aware of technology commercialization, the challenges that she has faced since entering the technology transfer space, the four main approaches that the National University of Singapore uses to support technology transfer efforts, and more!

In This Episode:

[00:55] Introducing Dr. Hui Ying Ang, associate director of the ILO at the National University of Singapore (and the first Singaporean guest on the podcast!)

[02:05] The experience that led Hui Ying into the world of technology transfer after she completed her Ph.D.

[03:46] Hui Ying’s advice to anyone new to the technology transfer profession.

[05:12] Elements of the technology transfer industry that still surprise Hui Ying five years after she entered it. 

[06:30] Hui Ying provides an overview of the technology transfer process at the National University of Singapore.

[08:04] The four main approaches that the National University of Singapore uses to support technology transfer efforts.

[09:50] Some of the main grants that support the commercialization of technologies in Singapore.  

[10:32] Common problems that Hui Ying has faced as a technology transfer professional. 

[13:34] Achievements that Hui Ying is most proud of. 

[14:41] How Singaporean culture and ideals shape the innovation ecosystem in the country. 

[16:21] Gender discrepancies in STEM fields in Singapore, and what is being done to encourage women to enter these spaces.  

[17:57] Hui Ying’s hope for the future of technology transfer. 

Resources:

Dr. Hui Ying Ang on LinkedIn

National University of Singapore