With the maritime industry responsible for 2–3% of global CO₂ emissions, the need for practical, safe, and affordable low-carbon fuel solutions has become increasingly urgent. While alternatives like hydrogen and ammonia show potential, they face major barriers in safety, cost, and infrastructure—particularly for long-haul shipping routes. Bio-methanol is considered a strong alternative fuel for the maritime sector, offering a practical, scalable, and safer pathway for transitioning to low-carbon marine fuels. The technology on offer features a proprietary catalyst that simplifies the bio-methanol production process, enabling up to 50% reduction in capital and operating expenses compared to conventional methods. This approach allows renewable methanol to be produced at costs approaching that of fossil-based methanol or diesel, especially when normalized by energy density and inclusive of carbon pricing. The process also supports circular economy goals by valorising waste into energy, further enhancing its environmental and societal impact. By enabling affordable, scalable production of renewable methanol, this technology fills a critical gap in the clean energy supply chain, facilitating a just and profitable transition to greener shipping. It also directly addresses the maritime industry’s growing demand for sustainable fuels that align with international climate targets, such as the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net-zero emissions goal. The technology owner is seeking for co-development and test-bedding opportunities with end-users in the maritime sector i.e., shipping companies, fuel distributors, port operators, and clean energy developers and waste biomass producers i.e., palm oil, bagasse, animal manures, municipal sewage waste.

Traditionally, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback is provided late in the product development cycle, often resulting in costly redesigns, production delays, and missed opportunities for optimization. This invention introduces an AI-powered companion that delivers real-time DFM feedback early in the design and demand fulfillment process. By automatically analyzing CAD models and design parameters, it identifies features that may pose manufacturing challenges and offers actionable suggestions to improve feasibility and reduce costs. The AI companion empowers users to make informed design decisions without waiting for manual reviews or relying solely on in-house manufacturing experts. In additional, traditional quoting methods are labor intensive and inaccurate, requiring engineers to analyze technical drawings, assess material and process requirements, and estimate costs based on historical data or supplier inputs. This delays customer responses and increases operational overhead. The proposed technology leverages AI to automatically interpret design files (e.g., CAD or technical drawings), extract key manufacturing features, and generate instant, data driven price estimates.  The technology owner is looking for partners to codevelop this AI module and customise it to specific industry, application and business process. Target users include precision engineering firms, job shops and manufacturers. The solution can enable businesses to respond faster to customer inquiries, reduce quoting costs, reduce design for manufacturing leadtime and win more business.  

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are critical raw materials essential in diverse industries, including automotive catalytic converters, jewelry, glassware, petrochemical refining, electronics, and healthcare sectors like pharmaceuticals and dental implants. Primarily sourced through the mining of PGM ores, they constitute about 70% of the global PGM supply, with South Africa and Russia accounting for 85% of this production. This concentration in supply can lead to price gouging and market monopoly. Recycling PGMs from waste not only mitigates the supply shortfall but also reduces environmental impacts compared to mining. However, conventional recycling methods are energy-intensive, requiring temperatures around 1500°C, and involve costly downstream processing to treat waste. Furthermore, the high processing temperatures result in high-value raw materials being burnt and releasing harmful toxins. The technology owner has developed a novel biorecovery method that incorporates and modifies a series of biochemical and biological processes into a streamlined 3-stage process as opposed to the multi-tiered stages of current conventional methods used in industry. It offers the following advantages over the competition: Energy Efficiency: consumes 6x less energy than traditional methods Cost Effective: 3x cheaper in operation cost High Yield: capable of recovering multiple PGM simultaneously with high yield even from low-grade waste Sustainability: support company decarbonization goals by offering a truly green and sustainable recycling manner for spent catalyst

With the global rise in ageing populations and a declining birth rate, the healthcare sector is increasingly strained, particularly in the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative services. This humanoid technology has been designed to augment the capabilities of healthcare professionals, especially therapists, by automating repetitive intervention tasks. The humanoid enables frequent and consistent client engagement, thereby promoting inclusivity and solidarity in care settings. It works collaboratively with professionals to deliver curated intervention modules with clinically evident outcomes. By relieving caregivers of routine duties, the humanoid supports a more person-centric model of care and enhances operational efficiency in eldercare environments. Ideal collaboration partners include: Care providers – Community hospitals, eldercare centres, and day-care operators interested in deploying humanoid solutions for therapeutic engagement. Therapy professionals – Clinicians and therapists seeking technology to support non-pharmacological intervention programs. Deep-tech companies – Firms with expertise in data, image, or video analytics for enhancing humanoid capabilities. Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) – Academic institutions conducting research in cognitive health, psychosocial screening, or elderly care innovation.

The world faces a mounting challenge in feeding a growing population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (United Nations). This increase drives demand for high-quality protein, but traditional sources like livestock, poultry, and fish are resource-intensive (e.g., water, land, feed), environmentally harmful (GHG emissions, deforestation) and increasingly unsustainable. With high efficiency, low emissions, and strong nutritional value, insect protein offers a sustainable alternative to conventional meat sources—especially relevant in urbanized, climate-conscious societies seeking innovation in food systems like Singapore. Crickets possess subtle flavours reminiscent of crustaceans, making them an excellent addition to our fried crackers. This familiar taste profile is particularly advantageous in Southeast Asia, where prawn crackers (Keropok) are a beloved snack. By leveraging this familiarity, this technology hopes to achieve greater consumer acceptance and rapid market adoption. These versatile crackers can be savoured as a delightful snack or paired with traditional dishes such as Nasi Lemak. Whether enjoyed as a standalone treat or as an accompaniment to a meal, these cricket-infused fried crackers offer a unique and flavourful experience that bridges the gap between innovative food trends and cultural culinary traditions.

Monitoring safety and productivity on industrial sites is traditionally manual, error-prone, and resource-intensive. Supervisors often struggle to monitor multiple CCTV feeds, leading to missed incidents and project delays. This technology leverages AI-powered video analytics to automate the detection of safety violations—such as missing PPE, high-risk behavior, and productivity lapses—without the need for constant human oversight. In Singapore alone, over 3,000 construction-related injuries and 17 fatalities were reported in 2023, underscoring the need for smarter solutions. Beyond real-time alerts, the system delivers actionable insights to support long-term safety improvements and operational efficiency. The technology owner is seeking system integrators and software companies for R&D collaboration and test-bedding.

With the integration of monitoring electronics into our everyday lifestyle, such as wearables, the utilisation of flexible electronics becomes more apparent as users demand them to not impede into their daily activities while being operational due to their ability to be deployed in areas with mechanical motion. Conventional flexible printed circuits (FPC), due to use of non-stretchable substrates, struggle under various constant deformation, resulting in poor adhesion, poor electrical contact and even pressure points which potentially limits normal operation. With discomfort and limitation on their motions, users are also less inclined to adopt these wearable solutions. The technology owner has leveraged on their expertise in stretchable substrates and conductive ink to develop a stretchable printed circuit (SPC), which have the ability to maintain contact and performance comparable to a rigid printed circuit under repeated deformation, such as stretching and twisting. The developed SPC enables existing electrical and semiconductor components to be mounted, eliminating any need for proprietary electrical components, while fully operational under external environmental conditions. The technology excels in larger surface application with semi-disposability in mind while having good adhesion and comfortable on skin. The technology owner is currently seeking industrial collaborators looking to explore use-cases, such as medical equipment development and diagnostic devices, whereby electrical performance can be maintained while providing mechanical flexibility.

This technology comprises two AI-powered software solutions that automate radiological image analysis to support the diagnosis and evaluation of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and lower limb alignment. One module enhances musculoskeletal diagnostics by detecting radiographic features such as joint space narrowing and osteophytes using criteria like Kellgren & Lawrence grading. It enables standardized, automated evaluations that support radiologists and orthopedic professionals in making accurate assessments. A complementary module focuses on analyzing lower limb alignment by measuring critical anatomical parameters including the Hip-Knee-Ankle angle, Joint Line Convergence Angle, and Mechanical Lateral Distal Femoral Angle. These automated assessments reduce human error and reading time while improving diagnostic accuracy and consistency. Designed for seamless integration with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), this system fits effortlessly into existing radiology workflows. Target adopters include hospitals, imaging centers, orthopedic clinics, and telemedicine platforms seeking improved efficiency, diagnostic consistency, and enhanced musculoskeletal healthcare outcomes.

With the focus on food security and sustainability, urban farming is gaining traction in Singapore. Most farmers who are new to the industry still rely heavily on pesticides for pest control and crop protection. Although effective, the use of pesticides pose several concerns such as: Health and Environmental Risks: Pesticide residues in food pose potential health hazards, while excessive use can lead to soil degradation, water contamination, and harm to beneficial insects and biodiversity. Regulatory and Market Pressure: Stricter regulations on pesticide use and growing demand for organic and naturally grown produce create the need for sustainable solutions. In addition, the educated consumers increasingly prefer pesticide-free vegetables, thereby driving the need for natural alternatives. Biological solutions such as biofertilizers, bionutrients, and biostimulants offer a promising alternative to agriculture. These solutions can: Enhance Plant Growth: Improve nutrient uptake and plant resilience through naturally derived growth stimulants. Improve Soil Health: Support microbial activity and enhance soil fertility without chemical degradation. Reduce Dependence on Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides: Provide natural pest resistance and nutrient supply. Promote Sustainable Production of Asian Leafy Greens: Crops such as bak choy, butterhead lettuce, and spinach Farmers are seeking to collaborate with companies with biological solutions to run validation trials in their farms.

Agricultural activities in Asia Pacific region generate significant amounts of manure from various farming operations, including: Layer Hens: A layer hen produces approximately 0.08–0.12 kg of manure per day. Cattle Farming: Dairy and beef cattle generate an average of 30 kg of manure per day per animal. Pig Farms: Pigs produce about 2–4 kg of manure per day. Manure accumulation presents several environmental and operational challenges such as odour pollution, water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions and pathogen proliferation. Despite these challenges, manure has significant potential when processed effectively. It can be converted into valuable resources such as: Biogas & Bioenergy Biochar & Carbon Sequestration Organic Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners Farms have found solutions that produce good quality fertilisers and soil conditioners with their manure. However the amount of manure generated is more than what they can use and would like to work with innovation technologies to manage and convert their farm's manure efficiently. 

According to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in Singapore, 90% of Singapore residents' consumption of sodium exceeds the daily recommended intake, with the average consumption at 3620 mg, nearly double of the recommended 2000 mg per day. As a result, one in six Singapore residents report health problems like hypertension and hypolipidaemia. In an effort to curb this, HPB launched the "Less Salt, More Taste" campaign in 2024 to encourage the food manufacturing and food service industry to change their recipes and add less salt and sauces, or switch to use lower-sodium alternatives for salt, sauces and seasonings. Manufacturers are also encouraged to increase the supply of lower-sodium ingredients for the food service sector. Consumers are also encouraged to choose low sodium options, or use less salt in their home cooking. This sodium reduction strategy aims to reduce Singaporeans’ sodium intake by 15% by 2026.