Innovation Insights

Multi-generational businesses are transforming through innovation to remain relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.    Legacy enterprises are modernising by rethinking longstanding practices and embedding innovation across their organisations  Adapting to external market shifts is essential for growth and long-term relevance  Collaboration and ecosystem support, including advisory and technology access, enable SMEs to innovate with confidence    On the third...

IPI Singapore’s Innovation Advisor Wong Hong Wai shares how SMEs in Singapore can leverage international standards and accreditation to build trust, ensure compliance, and unlock sustainable growth in new markets. Standards build trust. Use international benchmarks as signals of credibility to win over global customers, partners, and regulators. Go beyond compliance. Voluntary and industry-led standards help SMEs stand out and...

Digitalisation and operational consistency are the building blocks for the successful international expansion of SMEs. Guided by Innovation Advisors and Tech Experts at IPI Singapore, these principles can be translated into actionable steps for SMEs looking to scale with clarity and confidence. Start with strategic clarity. Define your business goals, map your core processes, and adopt scalable technologies that align...

To stay competitive in a fast-evolving food industry, SMEs must embrace innovation. This five-step guide shows how they can do so with clarity, confidence and purpose. Identifying trends like functional food and fusion products can help SMEs stand out in the crowd. Collaboration with both experts and other companies is key. In the food industry, standards and regulation can be...

IPI Innovation Advisor Dr Rebecca Lian highlights how Singapore’s food SMEs can effectively overcome product development and market expansion challenges by leveraging external expertise, rigorous validation and open innovation.   For SMEs looking at how to expand their food business in Singapore’s food industry, innovation is essential. But turning promising ideas into commercially viable products can be challenging. Many SMEs...

Authored by: Dr Gan Heng Hui With global populations ageing rapidly, the demand for functional foods that support longevity and well-being is rising. IPI Tech Expert and founder of Kairos Integrated Food Solutions Dr Gan Heng Hui shares key considerations for product formulation, commercialisation strategies and how Singapore’s food SMEs can leverage innovation networks to thrive in the healthy ageing...