We’re delighted to be featured on A*STAR Central’s One North Stories podcast recorded at SWITCH 2025. Our Assistant Director Jay Chandran K sat down with host Reuben Bakker to unpack how SMU IIE nurtures global youth innovators through our “cultivate, coach, and convene” model — spotlighting flagship initiatives like the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) and our work in technology transfer.

Jay also shares why we champion a “business first, technology later” approach to deep tech commercialization, the importance of funding and strong R&D pipelines, and how global collaborations and vibrant ecosystems accelerate startup growth.

He highlights projects such as Genesis, which explores logistics optimization and AI-driven competency-based learning.

Note: Opinions expressed in this feature are personal views by Jay Chandran K as a thought leader from the industry and innovation ecosystem.

Tune in:

 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gvVaZ8qn

  Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gzX5cds5

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