For many children, expressing thoughts and emotions can be difficult, leading to isolation and misunderstandings within families. This challenge is even more pronounced for children with ADHD and autism, who struggle to communicate their inner experiences. MangaChat is here to address this issue.

MangaChat is dedicated to bridging the communication gap, ensuring that all children can express themselves authentically and maintain open dialogues with their caregivers, including parents, therapists, and counselors.

The platform provides a safe and accessible online journaling experience designed to empower children to explore and share their inner worlds. By leveraging art, artificial intelligence, and a gamified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) process, MangaChat aims to strengthen emotional connections within families and support the well-being of children with various communication needs.

Renee Chong, Co-Founder and COO, explains, “While there are many online journaling tools available, MangaChat stands out by integrating the arts, AI, and gamified CBT to provide a holistic approach to supporting children’s mental well-being.”

MangaChat continuously refines its platform based on user feedback, focusing on enhancing the user experience and engaging children through gamification. The system analyzes data and combines CBT with AI to deliver personalized content that resonates with children’s emotions, improving their overall engagement and communication.

The platform operates on a subscription-based model and offers white labeling services and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for customization. By combining various revenue streams, MangaChat ensures financial sustainability while providing valuable services to children, parents, and professionals.

Next Steps

As a startup nurtured under the Technology for Sustainable Social Impact (TS2) accelerator program, MangaChat has received crucial support and access to an extensive network through NUS Enterprise and raiSE. The program aims to empower startups dedicated to creating human-centered social impact.

The founding team of MangaChat comprises professionals with diverse expertise, including Founder and CEO Sheng-Fang (Joe) Huang, COO Renee Chong, CTO Paul Yao, CCO Bernard Soo, and Data Scientist Dr. Chao-Hsiang Hung. The team is looking to expand and explore opportunities for external investment to support future growth.

MangaChat plans to deepen its partnerships with schools and institutions in Taiwan and Singapore while expanding into Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. The company remains committed to supporting children’s mental well-being and fostering stronger connections within families.

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