Founder of Innovation Research & Advisory firm, Lightbulb Capital

Daniel Liebau

Founder of Innovation Research & Advisory firm

Lightbulb Capital

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Companies across different industries are building Innovation centers&nbsp; in Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities across Asia and the rest of the world.&nbsp; Some examples include <a target="_blank" href="http://aia-accelerator.com/">AIA</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.3m.com.hk/intl/hk/english/in_hongkong/innovation_center.html">3M</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mis-asia.com/tech/industries/metlife-announces-futurelab-in-singapore/">MetLife</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.edb.gov.sg/content/edb/en/news-and-events/news/2014-news/p-and-g-opens-250-million-innovation-centre.html">P&amp;G</a> amongst others.&nbsp;While this is a good step in the right direction there are 4 specific points that are worth considering to gauge if the initiative has a chance to create some optionality for future long term growth. Therefore, from an investment perspective it makes sense to evaluate Innovation initiatives in target companies with those points in mind.

Companies across different industries are building Innovation centers&nbsp; in Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities across Asia and the rest of the world.&nbsp;  Some examples include AIA, 3M, MetLife and P&amp;G amongst others.&nbsp;While this is a good step in the right direction there are 4 specific points that are worth considering to gauge if the initiative has a chance to create some optionality for future long term growth. Therefore, from an investment perspective it makes sense to evaluate Innovation initiatives in target companies with those points in mind. 

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Taiwan

GeneReach Biotechnology Corp. operates as a molecular diagnostic company in Taiwan. The company engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of nucleic acid extraction kits and instruments. Its products are used in aquaculture, live stock, agriculture, and companion animal industries. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Taichung City, Taiwan.

Amcad Biomed Corporation specializes in providing wholesale and retail services for biotechnology tools and instruments.

Bioptik Technology Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices and skin care products. The Company manufactures various skin care produces and markets bio energy, Asthaxanthin and Cellulose Bioethanol. Bioptik serves customers in the Taiwan region.

Avita Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of point-of-care health products which is designed for clinical and personal use.  The company also provide OEM and ODM service on body composition analyzers, blood pressure monitors, blood glucose monitors, digital thermometers and nasal care devices.

Rossmax International Ltd. manufactures and markets blood pressure monitors. The Company's products include automatic wrist, semi-automatic upper arm, and real fuzzy upper arm blood monitors.

BenQ Medical Technology Corp. markets various medical consumables and equipment. The Company provides products such as obstetric and gynecological tables and related accessories, infant care equipment such as incubators, infant care centers, photo therapy units, table top autoclaves and mobile suction aspirators, and oxygen therapy and wall suction equipment.

Cvc Technologies Inc. was founded in 2002. The Company manufactures industrial machinery for medical companies.

Health & Life Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets electronic blood pressure monitors for home and hospital uses.

Polylite Taiwan Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes polycarbonate lenses which include Semi-Finished Single Vision (SFSV) lens, Finished Single Vision (FSV) lens, Progressive lens, and Polarized lens.  The company also provides services such as lens dispending, fitting, edging and finishing.

Swissray Global Healthcare Holding Ltd designs, manufactures, and markets digital radiography systems. It offers automated positioning systems for various imaging applications. The company also provides various solutions for direct digital radiography.

UG Healthcare Corporation Limited operates as a medical supply company. The Company manufactures and distributes surgical, vinyl and cleanroom gloves, face masks, and other medical disposables.

CREATE MEDIC CO., LTD. manufactures disposable medical supplies such as catheters and tubes made of rubberized silicon.  Through its related companies, the Company produces silicon and plastic materials to manufacture the catheters and tubes.  Create Medic also sells medical equipment.

Green Cross Medical Science Corp is a pharmaceutical company that develops and produces diagnostic drugs, blood bags, and blood dialysate.

Cellumed Co., Ltd. banks human tissue for transplanting and grafting, and manufactures medical implant devices.  The Company banks bone, cartilaginous tissue, ligaments and tendons for allografting and manufactures bone growth factor, artificial joints, and spinal implants.

Somnomed Limited manufactures, develops and markets the SomnoMed MAS which is a device used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.  The product is distributed to affected patients via accredited dentists.

Careplus Group Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company's subsidiaries manufacture, process, and trade gloves, including latex, nitrile, and vinyl gloves. Careplus Group also provides other disposable protection products such as facemasks, respirators, gowns, and caps.

ANGLE plc, a medical diagnostic company, provides cancer diagnostics and foetal health products. Its lead product is Parsortix cell separation system, which captures very rare circulating tumor cells in cancer patient blood. The resulting liquid biopsy (simple blood test) enables the investigation of mutations in the patient?s cancer for personalized cancer care. The company primarily focuses on the cancer market. ANGLE plc was founded in 2004 and is based in Guildford, the United Kingdom.

VolitionRx Limited operates as an epigenetics company. The Company offers a platform to develop and market blood tests designed to diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases, including certain cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. VolitionRx offers its services in the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, and Belgium.

Neurotech International Limited operates as a medical device and solutions company. The Company focuses on developing neuro-stimulation and neuro-diagnostic solutions. Neurotech International offers portable electroencephalographic medical devices for home use.

Genoray Co., Ltd. operates as a medical equipment products manufacturing company. The Company produces and sells dental X-ray equipment, dental computed tomography, and other products. Genoray markets its products throughout Korea.

Medtecs International Corporation Limited manufactures medical consumables including surgical attire, patient apparel and medical bandages.  The Company also acts as agents to distribute medical devices such as digital blood pressure equipment and respiratory treatment equipment.  Medtecs manufactures and sells woven and knitted medical textile goods of similar nature.

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