Innovation Insights

Developing technology tailored to industry needs At the Technology Development Centre at ITE College Central, a multi-disciplinary R&D team works with partners to develop efficient cost-saving solutions. Across industries, from manufacturing to retail, individual companies face unique challenges. Despite contending within the same sector, when searching for new technology, each organisation requires specific solutions that address their needs to truly...

Directing a smarter future with seamless human-machine interactions With the rapid advance and proliferation of artificial intelligence, innovators have begun developing smarter machines to bolster a wide array of human activities. Whenever you push the buttons of an ATM to withdraw cash, tap on your smartphone to send a text, or turn a knob to control the volume of your...

Collaborating in service of the community By supporting open innovation and working with private organisations, the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia drives efforts to improve the lives of citizens. Across fields and institutions, it seems the driving force behind great innovation continues to be service to the masses. Developing solutions from low-cost sanitising UV-C lamps to sustainable food...

How MNCs can contribute to Singapore’s energy sector and beyond Harnessing their extensive resources, MNCs in the energy sector can play a crucial role in nurturing local innovation, supporting nascent start-ups and contributing to the community at large. As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, the race to decarbonise the energy sector is rigorously underway. With...

Tapping on expert advice to thrive in medtech With more than 30 years of experience in transforming novel ideas into marketable products, IPI innovation Advisor John Teo is keen on helping start-ups master the art of commercialisation. The advent and advancement of medical technology, or medtech, encompasses a vast range of healthcare products used to treat medical conditions, and has...

Supporting product creation from A to Z Local consulting firm MDesign Solutions harnesses their processes and expertise to support open innovation and product development.  From lightbulbs to electric cars—a great product starts with an innovator and an idea. But what happens next? Getting a product from the drawing board to the hands of the consumer takes extensive conceptualisation, prototyping, cost...