Murata Electronics Singapore and open innovation platform Tribe have launched KUMIHIMO Tech Camp Singapore 2026, a MedTech-focused program that invites startups from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and India to co-develop healthcare solutions tailored to the region’s most pressing medical challenges. The inaugural Southeast Asian edition will culminate in a Demo Day on 26 November, where one team will receive an SGD10,000 cash prize while selected startups may secure proof-of-concept and long-term co-development opportunities with Murata.

The program targets innovations addressing chronic and infectious diseases, environment-related health risks and affordable diagnostics, combining Murata’s hardware technologies with startup expertise. Participating teams will gain access to the company’s engineering platforms, mentorship from MedTech experts and business development support from Tribe to help transform ideas into commercially viable products.

Applications are open until 31 July 2026 for deep-tech and MedTech startups operating at Technology Readiness Level 3 and above. The top 10 teams will enter a development phase from September to November before pitching to Murata executives, investors and industry partners.