# IHH Healthcare Expands 'IHH Catalyst' to North Asia to Accelerate Clinical Adoption of Healthcare Innovation

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- Published: 2026-07-28T17:44:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

**Building on the success of its inaugural programme in India, IHH Healthcare is
launching IHH Catalyst | North Asia Edition to help startups in Hong Kong, Chinese
Mainland and neighbouring markets turn healthcare innovation into real-world clinical
impact.**

HONG KONG and SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —
[IHH Healthcare](https://www.ihhhealthcare.com/) ("IHH"), the world’s leading multinational
healthcare provider, today announced the launch of **‘IHH Catalyst | North Asia 
Edition’** in partnership with its subsidiaries Gleneagles Hong Kong and Parkway
Shanghai. Following the successful inaugural India Edition, this second edition 
of the programme aims to accelerate the deployment of patient-centric, technology-
enabled solutions across hospital and clinic ecosystems in Hong Kong and Chinese
Mainland. 

First rolled out as ‘[IHH Catalyst | Fortis India Edition](https://ihhmy.listedcompany.com/newsroom/IHH_Healthcare_and_Fortis_Launch_IHH_Catalystnto_Strengthen_India_Healthcare_Innovation_Ecosystem.pdf)‘
in February 2026, this innovation programme brings together healthcare entrepreneurs,
clinicians and operational leaders to advance promising solutions from concept to
implementation, addressing pressing challenges in care delivery. Supported by [Plug and Play](https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/)
as the programme partner, IHH Catalyst draws on global innovation networks and startup
expertise to identify and support promising healthcare startups.

As anchor partners of the North Asia programme, Gleneagles Hong Kong and Parkway
Shanghai will connect participating startups with multidisciplinary teams across
their healthcare networks in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, supporting collaboration
in real-world care settings.

Speaking on the launch, Ashok Pandit, Group Chief Corporate Officer, IHH Healthcare,
said: "Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland are home to vibrant healthcare and technology
communities, with growing strengths in personalised care, precision medicine, cancer
care and digitally-enabled care delivery. As healthcare systems evolve to meet rising
patient expectations and workforce demands, we see a growing need for solutions 
that extend care beyond hospital walls, strengthen care coordination, improve patient
journeys and empower healthcare professionals to deliver better outcomes. IHH Catalyst
brings together ideas, expertise and capabilities across our markets to shape the
future of healthcare."

Dr Kenneth Tsang, Regional CEO of [IHH Healthcare North Asia](https://www.ihhhealthcare.com/north-asia)
and CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, said: "Healthcare challenges are becoming
increasingly complex and interconnected, making collaboration across disciplines,
institutions and markets more important than ever. Leveraging IHH’s network in Hong
Kong and Chinese Mainland, IHH Catalyst | North Asia Edition gives startups access
to clinical expertise and hospital infrastructure, helping them bridge the gap between
promising ideas and implementation and accelerate their path to adoption."

The programme will focus on early-growth to enterprise-ready companies with solutions
ready for pilots, proof-of-concepts and broader deployment within hospital systems.

Over three months, the hybrid programme will combine in-person immersion with structured
virtual engagement. Selected startups will receive:

 ◦ Mentorship from IHH, Gleneagles Hong Kong and Parkway Shanghai leadership, clinicians
   and functional experts
 ◦ Opportunities to pilot and validate solutions within live hospital environments
 ◦ Support across regulatory readiness, data protection, cybersecurity and interoperability
 ◦ Clear pathways toward long-term partnerships, scale-up and potential investment

IHH Catalyst | North Asia Edition will focus on five priority themes aligned with
evolving healthcare needs across the region:

 ◦ Always-on Personalised Care
 ◦ Integrated and Coordinated Care
 ◦ Precision Medicine and Cancer Care
 ◦ Transforming Patient Journeys
 ◦ Empowering Healthcare Workforce

The programme will follow a multi-stage selection and evaluation process. Key milestones
include:

 ◦ 27 July 2026: Programme launch and call for applications
 ◦ 11 September 2026: Announcement of selected cohort
 ◦ 26 January 2027: Demo Day in Hong Kong

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