Community Innovation is a unique form of social innovation that is context-specific within the geography of a community.
Innovation process must involve the community
Results should be applicable to the community
Plan, implement, and sustain innovation ideas with partners
Share best practices and failures, and contribute to learning culture in SGH & the community
Government agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning, Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), Community Care Partners, Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Corporate/Private Entities
Value Proposition
Access to problem statements, patients, healthcare professionals, academic medical centre
Linkages to partners in the community
Relationships & Engagement
Context-Specific
Requires deep understanding of the unique characteristics of the community
Solutions proven effective in one community can at best serve as an inspiration for another community