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Innovation

2026/05/08

Where Every Breakthrough Begins

At the National University Hospital, innovation is at the core of everything we do.

We are building a smart hospital where technology is accessible to every staff, where artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and digital solutions are woven seamlessly into clinical workflows and everyday operations.

We are a place where cutting-edge technology meets clinical expertise, and where the drive to do better is embedded in everything we do and where bold ideas find fertile ground and turn into meaningful breakthroughs for our patients and the wider world.

Harnessing Digital Innovations to Enhance Patient Care

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
An AI dashboard developed by NUH links colonoscopy and lab reports to help doctors remove polyps earlier and prevent colorectal cancer. Read more

 Electronic Functionalities 
NUH partners with Lifescapes to bring revolutionary brain-computer interface therapy to Singapore, helping stroke patients regain movement through neuroplasticity. Read more 

 Patient Safety Technologies
NUH doctors augment their clinical decision-making using three AI-assisted evidence tools, ClinicalKey Physician, ClinicalKey AI, and OpenEvidence. Read more 

 

Robotics
Use of AI-planned robotic surgery has resulted in a 50% reduction in surgery time for knee replacements in NUH. Read more

 Telemedicine
NUH pioneered mixed reality technology to provide real-time remote surgical guidance from Singapore to Ghana. Read more 

 Virtualisation
NUH leads development of digital twin technology that creates dynamic 3D anatomical replicas to enhance surgical precision. Read more 

More Innovation News

Kent Ridge Office of Innovation (KROI) 

KROI sits at the heart of NUH, inspiring our healthcare professionals to embrace innovation, leverage technology, and deliver exceptional care through three key focus areas: building innovation competencies (Ascend), creating an active innovation hub (Nexus), and scaling technologies (Forge).

 Ascend represents our journey of growth, elevation and transformation. We conduct curated training programmes that empower our healthcare professionals with innovation mindset and AI competency.
   
 Nexus represents the convergence of clinical expertise, technology, and innovative ideas.
The NUH Innovation Hub is a collaborative space designed to accelerate healthcare transformation through strategic partnerships and AI-driven solutions. This facility enables teams to transcend ideation and engage in practical experimentation, allowing for rapid iteration and real-world testing of innovative concepts before full-scale implementation.
   
 Forge means to create, build, and develop a smarter, more connected healthcare ecosystem together. Through strategic industry-academia alliances, KROI catalyses collaboration between end-users, industry partners, and university researchers, fostering jointly-created, evidence-based, and transformative healthcare solutions.


Partner With Us!

Reach out to us at [email protected] to: 

Drive Real-World Solutions 
Showcase your integrated health technologies, support services, and data analytics capabilities which directly improve patient outcomes and operational excellence at one of Singapore's leading healthcare institutions.

Shape the Future of Healthcare 
Join exclusive industry events where healthcare visionaries and technology leaders collaborate. Co-create breakthrough solutions that define tomorrow's standard of Incredible Care.

Accelerate Your Innovation Journey 
Connect with KROI - your dedicated partner in healthcare transformation. From concept to implementation, our expert team provides support, ensuring your innovations reach their full potential in real healthcare environments.


Watch how NUH is redefining what smart healthcare looks like today!


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