Success Stories

For a few weeks in March 2021, Chris Chua checked his emails in anticipation. The Co-founder of Operva AI had recently submitted a project proposal in response to a problem statement put out by China Construction and was eagerly awaiting their response. Specialising in designing building inspection and defect detection solutions using drones and AI, Operva AI occupied a niche...

For Dr Nina Tan, Managing Director of Business Intelligence and 8nalytics (8analytics), co-innovation is not just a buzzword but a dynamic way to bring forth synergistic solutions that will benefit individuals, businesses and society in general. It began in 2013 when Dr Tan’s research established a significant correlation between personnel competency and work performance targets. Today, what started as her...

When Philip Gu spoke at IPI’s first Aquaculture Innovation Webinar in March 2021, he never expected that it would jumpstart an exciting collaboration in sustainable food manufacturing. As the CEO of StemCell United (SCU), he had spearheaded the marine plant-based biotechnology company’s foray into food, nutrition, healthcare and cosmetic products. The company had recently set up a seaweed germplasm seed...

SinFooTech is all for creating a cleaner, greener future. So, when the local start-up discovered a method of turning soy whey − a by-product of tofu production − into a fruity and floral beverage, they spied a tasty opportunity for an alcoholic drink that checked all the eco-friendly boxes. With that, Sachi was born. Containing 7 percent alcohol-by-volume with a...

Extending shelf life with food science and technology First Gourmet CEO Joseph Lee saw the growth potential for his Indian food in overseas markets from the international franchise requests that he received.  However, the sauces that are instrumental to the dishes served in First Gourmet’s award-winning restaurants – Prata Wala, Zaffron Kitchen and Pavilion Banana Leaf – needed to be...

Product customisation is not a new concept for many industries, but the true challenge comes with designing and developing products that serve the real needs of today’s consumers. Modern-day consumers desire greater convenience and customisation in the products they purchase. They want products that deliver an enjoyable experience that seamlessly integrates into their lifestyles and routines. For OSIM International, a...