National GRIP is a venture creation and commercialisation platform designed to help science entrepreneurs and researchers transform breakthrough innovation into scalable businesses. Operating as a high-performance venture builder, National GRIP brings together founders, operators, investors, corporates, universities, and ecosystem partners to accelerate commercialisation outcomes across Singapore’s deep tech ecosystem.
By combining venture execution, market validation, commercialisation strategy, and investor readiness within a structured framework, National GRIP helps founders bridge the gap between research and real-world market adoption. At Echelon Singapore 2026, National GRIP showcased promising startups emerging from Singapore’s innovation ecosystem while creating opportunities for meaningful collaboration between founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.
AITHENA delivers AI-powered legal assistance for everyday users
AITHENA is developing an AI-powered legal platform designed to place high-quality legal support directly into the hands of users. By proactively identifying and resolving legal issues, the company aims to make legal guidance more accessible and user-friendly.
MetaSen advances biosensing and microbial engineering technologies
MetaSen is a biotechnology startup developing scalable biosensing tools for small-molecule detection alongside AI-driven microbial engineering solutions. Its technologies support faster and more efficient biotech innovation.
Synnan develops next-generation hydrogel technology for contact lenses
Synnan is a Singapore-based medtech startup creating a proprietary hydrogel that eliminates longstanding performance trade-offs within the contact lens industry. Its technology enhances hydration, breathability, and comfort for users.
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Healbac creates antimicrobial solutions beyond traditional antibiotics
Healbac is a Singapore biotech startup developing antimicrobial peptide technologies for safer infection control and microbiome management. Its solutions aim to reduce dependence on conventional antibiotics.
PhloSyn accelerates chemical processing through continuous-flow technology
PhloSyn develops high-speed circulation flow and continuous-flow technologies that enable rapid reaction optimization and scalable chemical manufacturing processes.
PQStation enables organisations to transition toward quantum-safe cybersecurity
PQStation is a deep-tech cybersecurity company helping organizations build quantum-safe and cryptographically resilient infrastructure for the future digital economy.
P3 Biotechnology improves pet healthcare through rapid diagnostic kits
P3 Biotechnology develops next-generation rapid test kits for common pet infections, beginning with diagnostic solutions for skin diseases affecting dogs and cats.
Actimori promotes healthier ageing through wellness technology
Actimori is a senior wellness technology company focused on making healthy ageing measurable, engaging, and accessible across Southeast Asia through digital health solutions.
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LAPIS advances metal additive manufacturing through deep-tech innovation
LAPIS is redefining the metal additive manufacturing industry with advanced technologies designed to improve precision, scalability, and industrial performance.
Ajentik AI transforms elderly care assessments through conversational AI
Ajentik AI is developing Elderwise, an AI-powered assessment platform that converts caregiver observations into structured clinical insights for elderly care management.
RatelMind AI builds self-evolving digital intelligence for enterprises
RatelMind AI helps enterprises develop self-evolving digital brains by transforming organizational data into intelligent information maps that improve decision-making and automation.
ArcVance develops point-of-care technology for cancer diagnostics
ArcVance is building blood sample preparation technologies designed to support precision cancer diagnostics through faster and more efficient point-of-care solutions.
LoopForBio transforms food-processing waste into sustainable protein
LoopForBio converts nutrient-rich food-processing side streams into high-value microbial protein for aquafeed through a circular fermentation platform.
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CeruClean improves hearing aid reliability through automated cleaning systems
CeruClean is a health-tech startup developing automated cleaning technologies that address earwax buildup, one of the leading causes of hearing aid failure.
BETEKK automates construction inspections through AI and BIM technology
BETEKK is a deep-tech startup using agentic AI, BIM, and automation to streamline inspections across the construction lifecycle from design to maintenance.
Entropy Lab develops passive cooling technologies for sustainable infrastructure
Entropy Lab is pioneering advanced passive cooling technologies designed to improve energy efficiency and address growing sustainability challenges.
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National GRIP is jointly run by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), supported by the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF Singapore).
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