QaneMate
SIMPLER . SAFER . SMARTER
About Us
Our Vision
We envision a higher universal standard for the safety of our elderly in an ageing society.
Our Mission
To develop a platform that empowers the less fortunate through safer mobility and smarter living.
Our Story
The idea of a QaneMate was first conceived when the two young inventors, Ian Hao and his sister Ing le, were eating at a hawker centre in 2013. They noticed an old lady drinking coffee with a walking cane leaning on the side of the table. As the table surface was smooth, the cane fell to the ground. When the old lady attempted to retrieve the fallen cane, she lost her balance and fell, injuring her head in the process. From then on, the siblings decided that the walking cane should not be a hazard, but a benefit to the user.
Thus, the QaneMate was born.
The Process
Our Partnership with Bizlink
QaneMate has partnered with Bizlink Centre Singapore to outsource our assembly work to support 5 craftsmen.
Bizlink Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving disadvantaged individuals, in particular persons with special needs, through training and employment in Singapore.
Learn more about Bizlink here →
Our Bizlink Team (from the left):
Rachel Leow May Wern, Tan Wen Xuan,
Gloria Ko, Koh Cheng Ngiap & Sherman Low Ying Han.
Meet The Team
Dr. Loh Yin Sze
Founding Director
Dr. Loh Yin Sze is the founding Chairwoman and director of Qanemate Pte Ltd , a social enterprise and Qares its affiliated non-profit entity. Driven by innovation and social entrepreneurship, the Qanemate and Qares platforms work to empower youths to lift the lesser in society with a view to safer and smarter mobility with the Qanemate mobility aid holder.
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Seng Ing Le
Chief Executive Officer
I am a 19 year old student currently in university, and enjoy writing and playing games in my free time. I embarked on this journey of the QaneMate as I felt a very special bond with the elders since young. I have always felt the need to empower and lift others, and spread joy, especially to the elders. I sincerely hope that the QaneMate project will enable the elderly, or any other minority group to empower themselves, and let them stand on their own two feet, before helping others stand too :)
Sophia Kan Sam Yi
Deputy CEO
With my genuine passion for business and actively seeking opportunities to work with start-ups, while doing something meaningful to give back to my community. I have always wanted to work closely with organisations that create tangible social impact. Through this, I met Ian, Ing Le, and their family, who generously guided me and allowed me to apply my knowledge by helping to lead a team. Their mentorship inspired me to take on greater responsibility and explore how businesses can drive social change. I joined QaneMate as their mission truly resonates with me, subsequently being appointed as Deputy CEO. Having seen my own grandparents face mobility challenges as they grow older, I feel personally connected to QaneMate’s purpose. With family in the UK and Hong Kong, I hope to help the company expand its reach and support communities not only in Singapore but around the world.
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Ryan Koh
Chief Technical Officer
I am a Team Singapore Wushu athlete and a Bioengineering student at Singapore Polytechnic. I am embarking on a journey to create a better tomorrow for mobility aid users with Qanemate as I am inspired by their spirit and vision of giving back. I strongly believe that the intention of giving back to society should come from the bottom of our hearts. I always have a sense of happiness when I am able to make a positive impact other individuals or groups. With the knowledge that I have learnt in school and together with the Qanemate team, I am certain we will be able to make a difference in today's society.