Innovation Insights

Explore three ways to engage in open innovation Whether it’s reaching out to innovation advisors or finding the right technology partner, let IPI support each step of your open innovation journey. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world in 2020, one of the few positives it yielded was a broader appreciation for open innovation (OI) principles. Companies, healthcare providers and...

Melding materials for 5G technology With a wealth of experience working with the best, Nico Steel encourages out-of-the-box thinking and innovative ideas to stay ahead of trends. Elegant rose gold jewellery, essential smartphones, a strong cast-iron pan and a television loaded with the latest streaming services, these items have one component in common—alloys. Expected to become an US$11 billion industry...

Moving towards a consumer-centric healthcare model As wearable health technology continues to advance, consumers are set to have more control over their health monitoring than ever before. The past year and a half has caused an unprecedented strain on global supply chains, affecting everything from supermarkets to factory floors. Already under pressure before the pandemic, with an average of just...

Scaling the best of the Nordics Nordic Innovation House Singapore taps into its vast network of partners to offer Nordic businesses a leg up as they work to enter the Southeast Asian market. What do companies like Spotify, Nokia and Novo Nordisk have in common? They have embraced the open innovation mindset and represent the best of Nordic business practices, despite...

Food waste valorisation: challenges and opportunities Novel valorisation technologies could help industrial food producers reduce waste and turn it into high-value products. Download our white paper to find out more. Securing enough food has been a prerequisite for mankind’s survival. Although humanity has long evolved from hunting and gathering to agriculture to widespread urbanisation, the need for food has remained the...

Investing in IT for stronger business growth With four decades of experience driving growth at leading technology corporations, IPI Innovation Advisor Bill Padfield has a wealth of wisdom for SMEs planning on launching an IPO. At some point in the life of a successful company, the question of going public might come up. Perhaps the company’s leaders sense a market...