Singapore inventor Nicolette Wong from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has been shortlisted among the Global Top 20 finalists of the James Dyson Award 2026 for mömigo, a reusable all in one breastmilk storage, warming and feeding system designed to make breastfeeding more convenient for parents on the go.
Following her selection as Singapore’s National Winner, Wong will compete against 19 other inventors from around the world for the Global Winner title and a prize of S$51,700 to support the further development and commercialisation of their inventions.
Her achievement marks the sixth consecutive year that Singaporean inventors have secured a place in the Global Top 20, highlighting the country’s continued presence in international engineering and design innovation. This year’s shortlisted inventions address a range of societal challenges, including accessible healthcare, support for ageing populations and technologies that help people with disabilities live more independently.
Wong developed mömigo after watching her sister navigate the challenges of breastfeeding while balancing everyday responsibilities. Drawing on her background in industrial design, she set out to simplify the process of storing, warming and feeding breastmilk, particularly for parents with busy lifestyles.
The resulting product combines three functions in a single reusable system. Its silicone bag serves as both a breastmilk storage container and a feeding vessel. After being filled, the bag can be stored, warmed directly inside an insulated flask and fitted with a teat for feeding. The design aims to reduce the need for washing multiple containers, minimise spillage and make feeding outside the home less complicated.
The invention was developed over ten months through interviews with parents and lactation consultants, extensive prototyping and repeated user testing. This process reflects the James Dyson Award’s emphasis on identifying real world problems and developing practical solutions through user centred engineering and design.
Healthcare, accessibility and quality of life are prominent themes among this year’s Global Top 20 inventions. Young innovators are increasingly using engineering and design to address challenges ranging from chronic illness management to improving mobility and independence for people with disabilities.
Other shortlisted inventions include BiDaKidney from the Philippines, a low cost semi-automated dialysis machine intended to make kidney care more accessible, and CaneSight from Mainland China, an artificial intelligence powered navigation aid designed to help blind and visually impaired people navigate the final stages of a journey independently.
Together with mömigo, these projects demonstrate how emerging inventors are developing practical solutions to address the needs of different communities.
The 20 shortlisted inventions were selected by a panel of 12 Dyson engineers based in the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. The panel brings expertise across product design, mechanical engineering, electronics, sustainability and chemical engineering. Each invention was assessed on its functionality, design process, originality and commercial viability.
Mömigo will now proceed to the final stage of the James Dyson Award 2026. Global winners will be selected by Sir James Dyson and announced on 4 November 2026. The winning inventions will receive S$51,700 to support their further development and commercialisation, giving the inventors an opportunity to bring their ideas closer to real world use.
