Emerging Enterprise Awards 2025

With Hong Kong projected to become one of the world’s most rapidly ageing societies, the need for safe, dignified and accessible nutritional care has never been more urgent. This is the gap My-Care Healthcare set out to fill, specialising in medical nutrition for seniors with dysphagia, diabetes and kidney disease, and designing innovative eating utensils that support independence and quality of life. Their solutions now serve patients across the Greater Bay Area and beyond, anchored by food-factory operations that prioritise waste reduction, lower consumption and sustainability. On this episode of 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise, Francis Ho Ho-tak, Founder of My Care Healthcare and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is redefining patient-centred nutrition, the challenges of scaling impact for an ageing population, and the sustainability commitments driving their next phase of growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As industries across Asia confront tightening emissions rules and rising pressure to decarbonise, the demand for cleaner, more efficient environmental solutions has never been greater. That’s where Green Environmental Engineering comes in. From advanced air-pollution control systems to waste-to-energy facilities and proprietary carbon-capture technologies, the company delivers end-to-end solutions that help manufacturers, energy players, and government agencies cut emissions and meet increasingly stringent sustainability standards. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Eddy Wee, Managing Director of Green Environmental Engineering and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is driving the region’s low-carbon transition, the breakthroughs behind their technology suite, and what it takes to scale environmental innovation across Asia’s rapidly evolving green economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As personal care evolves from functional tools to lifestyle essentials, Stryv has carved out a distinct space by making premium grooming and beauty devices both accessible and design-led. From hair styling tools to grooming and oral care solutions, the brand has built a loyal following through sleek design, thoughtful pricing, and an omni-channel presence that bridges online convenience with in-store experience across Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. On this episode, we speak with Roy Ang, CEO of Evolut Holdings — the company behind the Stryv brand and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners — as he shares how Stryv is redefining personal care in Southeast Asia, the lessons learned from scaling a fast-moving consumer brand, and the opportunities they see as they expand into new markets across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 With labour shortages and rising hygiene expectations reshaping the facilities management sector, the need for smarter, more efficient cleaning solutions has never been clearer. That’s where Hivebotics steps in. Its AI-driven robotics, including a multifunctional cleaning arm and high-efficiency vapour technology, are designed to take on some of the most demanding tasks in modern facilities, raising cleanliness standards while reducing reliance on manual labour. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Rishab Patwari, Founder and CEO of Hivebotics and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is redefining facilities management, the challenges behind scaling breakthrough robotics across global markets, and the opportunities they see in shaping the next generation of smart, automated cleaning solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As skincare shifts toward products that are not just effective but expressive, Dodo Ventures has tapped into a growing demand for solutions with personality. Their coloured, FDA-approved Dododots pimple patches have turned a once-mundane step in acne care into something fun, confident and collectible — backed by rapid product drops, bold designs and exclusive retail collaborations across Asia-Pacific, the Gulf, North America and Latin America. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, we speak with the co-founders of Dodo Ventures — Ethan Wong, Chief Operating Officer, and Esther Erin, Chief Marketing Officer — whose company is among this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, share how the brand is rewriting the rules of acne care, the challenges of scaling a design-driven skincare company, and where they’re aiming their next big leap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With industrial water use rising and environmental standards tightening across the region, the need for cleaner, more sustainable treatment solutions has never been more urgent. That’s where Hydroleap comes in. Its chemical-free, automated technologies are designed to help industries cut waste, improve water efficiency, and reduce their reliance on traditional, resource-intensive methods. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Mohammad Sherafatmand, Founder and CEO of Hydroleap and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is reimagining industrial water treatment, the breakthroughs driving their rapid growth across Asia-Pacific, and the role they hope to play in accelerating the shift toward a greener, more resource-efficient economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With chronic diseases rising across the region and healthcare systems under growing strain, the need for more proactive, data-driven patient care has never been more urgent. That’s where Mesh Bio comes in. Its digital health platforms help clinicians spot risks earlier and make more informed decisions, moving care upstream rather than reacting only when complications surface. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Dr. Andrew Wu, Co-Founder and CEO of Mesh Bio and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is transforming chronic disease management, the realities of scaling health-tech across diverse markets, and the opportunities they see in shaping the future of predictive, precision-driven healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.