Day 1Identify
1411/
六
Needs Finding
09:00–17:00
115-1 BOOTCAMP / 6 DAYS
[115-1 CGU STB Biodesign] Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp
115-1 / CGU STB BIODESIGNSix days from a clinical pain point
Six days from a clinical pain point
to a testable medical device.
Six full days across three phases, starting at the Linkou CGMH bedside. Free to attend — for clinicians, engineers, designers, and students.
6teaching days
36hours
7hospital branches
0registration fee
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Know exactly which days to show up
ALL SIX ON WEEKENDS
Six full days, 09:00–17:00 — work-friendly.
Day 2Identify
2911/
日
Needs Characterization
09:00–17:00
Day 3Invent
1212/
六
Concept Generation
09:00–17:00
Day 4Invent
2012/
日
Rapid Prototyping
09:00–17:00
Day 5Implement
1001/
日2027
IP & Clinical Strategy
09:00–17:00
Day 6Implement
1601/
六2027
From Insight to Impact
09:00–17:00
Nov 16 – Nov 27Clinical immersion (dates TBC)
A flexible two-week window for bedside observation and interviews, guided by clinical mentors.
- Identify2 days
- Invent2 days
- Implement2 days
DAY-BY-DAY SYLLABUS
Open a day for the full detail
Methodology in the morning, hands-on work in the afternoon, with concrete deliverables each day.
0111/14六Needs Finding
Morning09:00–12:00
Biodesign Introduction & Needs Finding
Prof. Ting-Ting Yeh (Center Director)
- 1. Biodesign Identify - Invent - Implement Framework
- 2. Needs-driven innovation methodology & clinical case studies
- 3. Principles of clinical needs finding
- 4. Anatomy and criteria of a well-defined Need Statement
Afternoon14:00–17:00
Clinical Observation & Interview Skills
Prof. Shih-Ying Chien (Industrial Design)
- 1. Clinical observation methodologies in hospital environments
- 2. Interview techniques, stakeholder communication & research ethics
- 3. Workflow and patient journey mapping
- 4. Observation worksheet hands-on practice
- 5. Pre-immersion preparation and observational assignment briefing
You leave with
- Observation Plan
- Interview Guide
- Need Statement Exercise
0211/29日Needs Characterization
Morning09:00–12:00
Needs Characterization
Mr. Alvin Chua (Singapore Biodesign)
- 1. Clinical immersion debrief & experience synthesis
- 2. Structuring and consolidating needs candidates
- 3. Formulating Need Statements: Population - Problem - Outcome
- 4. Disease state fundamentals & patient care pathways
- 5. Stakeholder mapping & alignment analysis
Afternoon14:00–17:00
Needs Screening & Validation
Mr. Jing Ming Chew (Singapore Biodesign)
- 1. Existing solutions, gold standards & competing approaches
- 2. Quantifying clinical impact and measurable outcomes
- 3. Market sizing & competitive landscape assessment
- 4. Defining rigorous Need Screening Criteria
- 5. Team scoring matrix & Gate Review stage-gate decisions
You leave with
- Top 3 Prioritized Needs (down from 10+)
- Need Screening Matrix
0312/12六Concept Generation
Morning09:00–12:00
Concept Generation
Prof. Tsung-Hsun Hsieh (Physical Therapy)
- 1. Translating needs into design requirements
- 2. How Might We (HMW) reframing prompts
- 3. Structured brainstorming techniques & mental models
- 4. Divergent ideation across Device, Digital, AI & Service models
- 5. Strategies to avoid premature solution lock-in
Afternoon14:00–17:00
Concept Screening & Selection
Prof. Tsung-Hsun Hsieh (Physical Therapy)
- 1. Defining Concept Screening Criteria
- 2. Hands-on scoring with Pugh Decision Matrix
- 3. Clinical usability & ergonomic feasibility assessment
- 4. Technical feasibility & prototyping considerations
- 5. Integrating preliminary IP, regulatory & commercial factors
You leave with
- Lead Concept + Backup Concept (selected from 10+ generated ideas)
0412/20日Rapid Prototyping
Morning09:00–12:00
Rapid Prototyping
Dr. Chien-Li Ma (Medical Prototyping)
- 1. Purpose, tiers & validation milestones of prototypes
- 2. Identifying & ranking critical design assumptions
- 3. Low-fidelity rapid prototyping techniques
- 4. MVP (Minimum Viable Product) & Proof of Concept models
- 5. Build - Test - Learn rapid iterative sprint philosophy
Afternoon14:00–17:00
Test, Feedback & Iteration
Dr. Chien-Li Ma (Medical Prototyping)
- 1. Simulation test design & benchtop setup
- 2. Usability testing protocols & behavioral observation
- 3. Analyzing clinical feedback & qualitative user insights
- 4. Core distinction: Verification vs. Validation in medical devices
- 5. Prototyping iteration & performance refinement
You leave with
- Physical Prototype v1/v2
- Testing & Validation Plan
- User Feedback Record
0501/10日IP & Clinical Strategy
Morning09:00–12:00
IP, Regulatory & Clinical Strategy
Prof. Shao-Hsuan Chang (Biomedical Engineering)
- 1. IP landscape, patent novelty search & drafting strategy
- 2. Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) principles & risk mitigation
- 3. TFDA & US FDA device classification and clearance pathways
- 4. Clinical evidence generation & trial strategy
- 5. Regulatory considerations for Medical AI & SaMD
Afternoon14:00–17:00
Market Access & Business Strategy
Mr. Chun-Jen Liao (Medtech Commercialization)
- 1. Who uses / buys / pays? Healthcare buyer persona analysis
- 2. Reimbursement, NHI coding & private insurance landscapes
- 3. Market sizing calculations (TAM, SAM, SOM)
- 4. Business Model Canvas for healthcare ventures
- 5. Pricing models & Go-to-Market channel strategy
- 6. Early-stage funding, venture capital & grant navigation
You leave with
- Translation Roadmap
- Validated Business Model Canvas
- Market Access Strategy
0601/16六From Insight to Impact
Morning09:00–12:00
From Innovation to Impact
Dr. Chien-Hung Liao (Physician Innovator)
- 1. Commercialization roadmap & regulatory milestones
- 2. Strategic choices: Startup spin-off vs. Patent licensing
- 3. Translational development timeline & resource allocation
- 4. Financial projections & break-even forecasting
- 5. Early-stage pitch deck anatomy & storytelling strategies
- 6. Effective delivery for investors, physicians, and executives
Afternoon14:00–17:00
CGU Biodesign Demo Day & Final Pitch
Dean Ching-Shiun Chen, Dir. Chih-Hao Chen, Dr. Chien-Hung Liao & International Judges
- 1. Hands-on physical prototype demonstrations
- 2. Final Pitch presentations by student & professional teams
- 3. Multi-stakeholder evaluation: Clinicians, Industry executives, OTDIL & VCs
- 4. In-depth panel feedback and strategic critique
- 5. Go / Pivot / Stop determinations & incubation transition planning
You leave with
- Final Validated Prototype
- Investor Pitch Deck
- 12–18 Month Post-Bootcamp Action Plan