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This technology presents a regenerative medicine approach for treating fingertip loss by using nail stem cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The loss of fingertip can arise from burns, trauma accidents, crush injuries due to heavey machineries and tools. Fingertip amputations are currently managed with conservative treatments that often result in shortening and deformation, with limited options for restoring full form and function. By leveraging the regenerative potential of nail stem cells, this therapy aims to achieve structural and functional regeneration of the fingertip, including nail reconstruction. A patent has been filed for the method of generating nail tissues and nail stem cells from human iPS cells, supporting future clinical translation and application. Ideal Collaboration Partner: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with an interest in advancing cell-based regenerative medicine therapies, particularly those with expertise in clinical development and commercialization. Core Technology: Differentiation of human iPS cells into Lgr6-positive nail stem cells, which contribute to nail formation and guide fingertip regeneration. Lgr6-positive marks a population of stem cells in the skin that can give rise to epidermis, sebaceous glands, hair follicles and reside in the nail matrix. Lgr6-positive nail stem cells support both nail regrowth and provide the epithelial signals needed to form a blastema for bone and soft tissue regeneration. Mechanism of Action: Nail stem cells serve as the source cells for nail tissue. Nail tissue indirectly stimulates fingertip granulation (blastema formation). Nail structures provide a biological scaffold to support proper fingertip regrowth. Preclinical Validation: In mouse models, transplanted nail stem cells formed keratinized structures supported by host vasculature. Transplanted cells migrated to the native nail stem cell niche and successfully integrated. Platform Advantage: Use of HLA knockout iPS cells reduces the risk of immune rejection and supports allogeneic application.  Medical/Clinical: Treatment of fingertip loss resulting from trauma such as burns, crush injuries, and accidents. Pediatric use where surgical reattachment is not feasible. Cosmetic/Restorative: Nail reconstruction after injury or congenital conditions. Future Directions: Foundation for broader regenerative medicine applications in nail and skin tissue repair. The technology enables fingertip regeneration by reactivating natural regenerative pathways through iPS cell–derived nail stem cells. Unlike existing treatments that primarily preserve residual tissue, this approach aims to restore both form and function. The application of HLA knockout iPS cell lines makes the therapy more widely applicable by minimizing immune compatibility concerns, supporting development toward scalable clinical solutions in regenerative medicine. Human iPS cells, Nail Stem Cells, HLA knockout iPS Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics

In Singapore, where workplace safety is of paramount concern, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) have always been actively monitoring with compliance and enforcement to meet their objective of less than one workplace fatality per 100,000 workers by 2028. Unfortunately, workplace deaths have been steadily increasing, with falling from height being the highest cause of incident within the construction industry in 2024 with inadequate Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) management, non-compliance and unsafe behaviour being common root causes. With potential loss of man-day and even life, companies are actively looking for solutions which ensure workers working-at-height are safe and compliant. The technology owner has developed an innovative safety solution designed to enhance safety for workers operating at heights. It provides relevant stakeholders with real-time information about the usage of safety harnesses, as well as the precise or general positioning of the worker before, during and after work-at-height (WAH) activities. This capability enables effective monitoring of compliance of workers in high-risk areas and facilitates the implementation of follow-up training and safety improvements. The technology solution has been successfully tested and deployed in various construction sites in Hong Kong. The owner is currently looking for industrial players, such as contractors, and facility management teams, who will find this solution valuable for reinforcing compliance and reducing WAH risk across various operations. This comprehensive technology solution, comprising of devices attached on the fall protection equipment, various anchor base stations and location tags, helps monitor the compliance of WAH work before, during and after activities with additional functionalities benefiting companies, such as: Being able to retrofit into existing fall arrest system while ensuring full operation and compliance of such fall protection equipment Robust, compact and IP65 for daily rugged use (e.g. construction site) Digital cloud platform for monitoring real-time 3D positioning information of worker accurately  Detects proper wearing of harness and anchoring of harness hook to anchorage point with alarms if non-compliance Built-in RFID scanners for identification of workers for effective remote monitoring Manual emergency rescue request by workers during WAH activities Generation of daily warning records and automatic reports for recordkeeping and follow-up action Possible addition of other IOT sensors for monitoring and integration to existing monitoring system Able to be scaled for large deployment sites With this innovative safety solution designed to enhance safety for workers operating at heights, this enables WAH work to be conducted safely in various use-cases, such as: Construction Industry such as monitoring of workers on scaffolding, rooftops, elevated platforms, etc. Facility Management (FM) and maintenance such as building inspection, façade cleaning Oil & Gas Industry such as work on elevated platform and structures Other industrial WAH work requiring fall protection system for safety and compliance  Within the Workplace Safety and Health Report 2024 by MOM Singapore, the workplace fatal injury rate has increased from 0.9 to 1.2 per 100,000 workers from 2023 to 2024 respectively. For workplace major injuries, “fall from height” is highlighted to be the 3rd most common incident causes. Specific to the Construction Industry, “fall from height” is the most common cause for fatal and major injuries in 2024 with 44 incidents. From January to June 2024, more than 1,000 inspections were conducted by MOM, resulting in a total of 9 stop-works orders and fines totalling $452,600 given by MOM to companies flouting rules that protect workers carrying out work at high places. This technology solution enhances the safety and compliance of any WAH work through a smart safety harness system with the ability to retrofit into existing fall arrest system while ensuring full operation, compliance and certification of such system. The compact, IP65-rated form factor makes it ideal for rugged environments while ensuring continuous monitoring of proper anchorage, improper harness use and emergency distress signals. The solution can be integrated with RFID-enabled individual identification for tracking and recordkeeping. With automated report generation, seamless IOT sensor integration, it enables scalability while maintaining performance in eliminating fall from height fatalities at workplace. Safety Harness, IOT, PPE, Personal Protection Equipment, Fall Arrest System, Fall Protection, Lifeline Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Infocomm, Smart Cities

Encapsulation of live cells involves enclosing them within a semi-permeable barrier that protects against immune attack and mechanical stress while allowing the exchange of nutrients and signaling molecules. This approach is widely used in biomedical research, diagnostics, and cell therapy manufacturing. Conventional methods typically suspend cells in polymer solutions that are cross-linked into beads or gels, sometimes preceded by microwell aggregation. While established, these approaches often suffer from limited adaptability, inconsistent sample sizes, and labor-intensive retrieval processes. This technology introduces an adaptive elastomeric microwell platform that enables adjustable dimensions and high-throughput encapsulation of biological samples. It can accommodate a wide range of sample sizes, from single cells to complex multicellular aggregates such as tumor spheroids and organoids. The platform supports physiologically relevant growth and proliferation, and importantly, allows encapsulated samples to be released intact without enzymatic or harsh mechanical disruption. By combining flexibility, secure encapsulation, and gentle retrieval, this solution addresses a clear market need for customizable and cost-efficient live cell handling. It holds strong potential for research institutions and Institutes of Higher Learning engaged in cell biology, organoid research, and advanced drug screening; for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking scalable, contamination-free sample preparation for R&D and clinical use; and for clinical laboratories and hospitals requiring standardized, zero-loss handling of rare or patient-derived samples. In addition, laboratory equipment and consumables manufacturers may benefit from integrating this platform into existing product lines or automation systems, extending its impact across the broader life sciences and healthcare ecosystem. Mechanically tunable microwell size via controlled stretching, allowing both capture and release of samples.  Zero chemical additives required for encapsulation, ensuring compatibility with sensitive assays and cell systems.  Size-based classification capability to separate samples by dimension prior to downstream processing.  3D confinement similar in scale to the captured sample, promoting physiologically relevant growth patterns such as organoid or spheroid formation.  High-throughput array format, supporting simultaneous processing of multiple samples.  Supports growth-based trapping, where small aggregates proliferate into encapsulated multicellular structures.  Reusable and compatible with standard laboratory handling equipment (e.g., pipettes).    This technology has broad applicability across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, clinical diagnostics, and research tool manufacturing. It is particularly valuable for organizations engaged in live cell handling, organoid development, precision medicine, and advanced drug screening. Key applications include high-throughput drug uptake and penetration studies with controlled sample sizes; organoid and tumor spheroid culture for disease modeling and therapeutic testing; preservation and zero-loss handling of rare or patient-derived samples in both clinical and research workflows; and sample encapsulation for transport, enabling long-distance or cross-border delivery of live cells without cryopreservation. The platform also supports size-based sorting of cell aggregates to improve assay reproducibility, as well as personalized medicine workflows such as patient-specific testing and screening. Potential marketable products include consumable elastomeric microwell plates with adjustable well sizes, modular encapsulation (release units compatible with automated liquid handling systems), and fully integrated sample preparation platforms for laboratory and clinical environments. These product formats allow seamless adoption into existing workflows, delivering scalable, contamination-free, and loss-preventing solutions for modern cell-based research and therapeutic applications. This technology is the first elastomeric microwell platform to enable fully reversible sample encapsulation and release without chemical additives. Its purely mechanical operation integrates seamlessly into existing laboratory workflows, eliminating chemical exposure, reducing processing steps, and minimizing contamination risks. Unlike conventional methods, the platform ensures zero sample loss, making it especially valuable for rare or low-quantity samples. It uniquely combines adjustable well dimensions, high-throughput capacity, and individual sample release within a single system. By providing a three-dimensional microenvironment that reflects the natural scale of biological samples, the platform supports physiologically relevant growth of advanced models such as organoids and tumor spheroids. It delivers a versatile, contamination-free, and loss-preventing solution tailored to the needs of modern cell biology, pharmaceutical research, and clinical applications. Microwell Array, Encapsulation, Organoid Culture, Size Control, Live-cell sample preparation Materials, Plastics & Elastomers, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Life Sciences, Biotech Research Reagents & Tools

Food waste streams are frequently contaminated by packaging, utensils, and other non-food items, undermining efficient downstream treatment and resource recovery. Contamination drives multiple pain points for food operators, premise owners and municipalities such as rejected loads and surcharges, lower conversion yields at valorisation facilities, equipment fouling and downtime, higher manual-sorting labour, and unnecessary transport emissions when contaminated loads are hauled before being discarded. This technology aims to address the issues with food contamination by delivering continuous, at-source contamination auditing and monitoring. The technology on offer is a smart food‑waste monitoring and profiling platform designed to bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and on‑site practices. By integrating AI‑enabled image analysis, weight measurement and a waste taxonomy, the system delivers real‑time contamination detection and detailed waste profiling. Together, these elements form a scalable, cost‑efficient solution that empowers food operators and premise owners to improve segregation quality, comply with evolving regulations and enhance the feedstock quality for downstream resource recovery.          The technology owner would like to collaborate with operators of multi-user food environments—such as hawker centres, food courts, and shopping malls—where at-source contamination is a primary challenge, to pilot the system, improve segregation, reduce contamination, and demonstrate measurable progress toward sustainability goals. The technology is a smart food waste monitoring and profiling system that uses AI-enabled image analysis and a centralized informatics platform. Key features of the solution include: Enables real-time monitoring of segregation quality across multiple sites Taxonomy system to standardise classification of food waste across diverse commercial operations, developed specifically to address the operational diversity of Singapore’s food sector Real-time user interface that provides on-site feedback to corporate user, encouraging compliance and accountability Centralised backend dashboard that aggregates waste data, generates performance insights, and supports regulatory reporting An NFC scanning feature that allow tenants to tag their waste before disposal, enabling tenant-level tracking and accountability for more detailed performance insights Multiple source specific tracking and placement of small footprint machine to acquire tenant-level real-time data Potential applications include (but are not limited to): Public and community food centres (e.g., hawker centres, markets, canteens) — At-source auditing at dish-return/disposal points to improve segregation and reduce contamination Central kitchens and catering — Back-of-house monitoring to separate packaging from prep waste and reduce contamination Property owners, malls and mixed-use developments — Tenant-level tracking and scorecards to drive green-lease KPIs and reduce rejected loads Valorisation plants — Inbound feedstock quality assurance to improve conversion efficiency and minimise rejects Global and local regulations—including Singapore’s Resource Sustainability Act—are accelerating demand for effective food-waste segregation. In parallel, operators are adopting digital tools to meet ESG reporting and circular-economy goals. While AI solutions are mature in single-operator hospitality settings (e.g., restaurants, hotels), a gap persists in multi-user environments—such as hawker centres and food courts—where at-source contamination is the primary barrier to recovery and tenant-level accountability is essential. This technology closes that gap by enabling accurate segregation, compliance, and performance tracking in complex, shared spaces. It supports Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan and creates opportunities to scale across urban food ecosystems in Asia facing similar regulatory and operational pressures.   Combines real-time contamination detection, a standardised food-waste taxonomy, and tenant-level accountability in a single platform Profiles food waste at the point of disposal and tracks and logs performance for tenants and operators, using classifications tuned to Singapore’s food sector Improves segregation and reduces contamination, demonstrating measurable progress toward sustainability and compliance goals. IoT, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Waste management, Productivity, Productivity improvement, Circular Economy, Decarbonisation, Waste reduction, Recyclability, Software, Environmental Sustainability, A.I., AI, food waste, waste audit, waste monitoring, segregation, data, contamination, detection, waste profile, sustainability Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Automation & Productivity Enhancement Systems, Sustainability, Circular Economy

The technology is an AI-enabled, media-driven, and community-integrated digital health platform designed to empower seniors to live healthier, more engaged, and more independent lives. For seniors:  accessible, engaging, and personalised health and wellness guidance, inclusive of those who are wheelchair-bound. For families & caregivers: real-time progress monitoring and encouragement tools. For community organisations: scalable and customisable platform to run wellness programmes. For healthcare & policy stakeholders: data-driven insights into preventive health, functional decline, and community engagement impact. The platform is supported by industry and academic partners and has received encouraging initial feedback from community and hospital proof-of-concept trials. The technology owner seeks licensing opportunities with community care organisations or tech companies, partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and insurers, as well as scaling partners for secure cloud deployment of AI models and applications. They are also looking for collaborators to co-develop new media IPs and gamified challenges for regional markets. This AI-powered digital health platform has three key functionalities: Evaluate: The platform leverages AI-enabled technologies and computer vision to conduct a range of senior-focused assessments, including baseline fitness tests with real-time performance feedback, cognitive evaluations using the digital Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), emotional health screening via the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and fall-risk home scans that apply object recognition to detect environmental hazards. Enhance: The platform offers a diverse range of celebrity-led wellness programmes for seniors, including personalized, science-based exercise plans, interactive vocal training, creative art therapy sessions, guided dance routines to enhance mobility and enjoyment, photography activities for self-expression and memory stimulation, interactive music engagement, and home-based safety practices for fall prevention. Engage: The platform features an interactive media library with flagship content such as variety shows, short films, and music videos, complemented by post-media activities like quizzes, challenges, and interactive discussions. Built on gamification principles—including points, badges, rewards, leaderboards, and community challenges—it fosters engagement across families, neighbours, and communities. By encouraging intergenerational participation, it enables seniors to enjoy meaningful content, stay socially connected, and lead a more fulfilling life. Moreover, the platform is tailored for Singapore’s local community, offering multilingual support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, and Hokkien. It also provides senior-friendly functionalities, including a health dashboard displaying key indicators (steps, exercise minutes, average heart rate, SpO₂, etc.), a smart calendar to track upcoming activities such as exercise, dance, art, and music, as well as reminders through push notifications for medication and programme adherence. This technology suite supports diverse applications across sectors, delivering primary benefits in senior care (e.g., active ageing centres and nursing homes) and extended use in hospitals and clinics for digital baseline testing and remote patient monitoring. It is also applicable in educational institutions and media platforms such as intergenerational programmes that blend arts, music, and health, as well as in corporate wellness and CSR initiatives. The system’s main differentiation lies in its software application, which can be adapted for compatibility with wearable watches that emit photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. Powered by an AI-driven computer vision engine and advanced machine learning models, it employs proprietary models to conduct senior-friendly functional tests, predict vital health indicators, and detect fall risks—eliminating the need for a physical coach. It offers a validated digital version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), along with exclusive programmes and proprietary in-house media content. Aging-in-Place, Senior Health Monitoring, Personalised Health Interventions, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Wearable Technology, Digital Health, Health Data Analytics, Telehealth, Preventive Healthcare Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging

Insurers are increasingly shifting from traditional static underwriting to data-driven models that leverage health data and medical records. With advances in digital health infrastructure and wider availability of electronic medical records, insurers can now assess risk more accurately and personalize premiums.  Beyond pricing, insurers are also using health data to incentivize preventive behaviors, rewarding policyholders who maintain healthier lifestyles with reduced premiums or benefits. This convergence of healthcare and insurance reflects a broader move towards proactive, personalized, and engagement-driven insurance models. This technology known as HealthGrade quantifies individuals health status based on digital health data such as health check-ups and medical usage history. By using it like a credit score in the credit market, HealthGrade aims to innovate insurance pricing and underwriting. It personalizes underwriting decisions beyond static rule-based methods. HealthGrade is currently used by insurers and helps develop health-promoting products offering financial rewards for healthier behaviors. This creates mutual value for insurers and consumers. The technology owner is seeking to partner with:  Insurance and Reinsurance companies Healthcare companies looking to leverage big data Government association for public health Regulatory sandbox entities in Asia  Health Data Aggregation & Modeling: HealthGrade is based on a statistical model that objectively analyses an individual’s health status using health big data (checkup results, medical usage records, prescriptions etc.) from over one million people.  HealthGrade Indicator: Proprietary scoring system that works like a “FICO score for health".  Dynamic Pricing Engine: It encompasses both actuarial techniques that link health data analysis to insurance products and the software algorithms that implement these models. It calculates relative disease risks and translate them into risk rates and insurance premiums.  Automated Underwriting (UW): One-stop underwriting process via digital health data conversion, customized premium proposal giving relative ratio for coverage, allowing issue of policies in <5 minutes. Building customized service: Increased touchpoints with customers and financial rewards on improvement of grade. This technology can be applied to both the insurance and healthcare industries. It presents an individual’s current health status, provides guidance on health improvement, and enables the design of innovative health improvement–linked insurance solutions in which premiums are reduced as health improves. At the same time, it delivers strong motivation, offering a complete healthcare service.  The market potential for dynamic pricing in insurance is significant, as it addresses both insurer profitability and consumer demand for fairness. Globally, rising digital health adoption, proliferation of wearables, and regulatory support for personalized financial services are accelerating this shift. Analysts project that dynamic, data-driven insurance models could capture a substantial share of the life and health insurance market over the next decade, particularly in regions with strong health data ecosystems like Asia and Europe, positioning it as a major growth frontier for insurers and insurtechs alike. The greatest value of the technology comes from real-world experience in productizing health assessment indicators into insurance solutions. Beyond simply serving as a measure of health, these indicators function as financial-linked metrics that directly impact insurance pricing. This is the key differentiator, and the technology is currently delivering innovation to 20 insurers in Korea. HealthGrade stands apart through its actuarial foundation and quantified relative risk model. Competing models typically only collect activity data or assess health age, without impacting insurance pricing structures. In contrast, HealthGrade calculates risk rates that directly influence core premium pricing. It enables insurers to segment customers within similar risk groups and applies precise risk-based pricing. The solution aligns with the core functions of Insurance: Risk evaluation and Pricing. Healthcare, Insurtech, Healthgrade, Risk scores, Underwriting, Dynamic Pricing, Fintech Infocomm, Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Mining & Data Visualisation, Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging, Financial Technology

With rising global temperatures, the demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions is becoming increasingly urgent, particularly in tropical regions. Conventional cooling solutions such as air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation not only consume large amounts of electricity also emit greenhouse gases, further accelerating climate change. Solar reflective paints offer a sustainable solution by reducing heat absorption in buildings, thereby lowering indoor temperatures, cutting energy costs, and decreasing carbon footprint. However, their performance declines over time due to dirt accumulation, which reduces effectiveness and shortens the coating’s lifespan. To address this challenge, the technology owner has developed a novel functional additive that significantly improves the dirt pick-up resistance (DPUR) of solar reflective paints. By post-production incorporation into the painting, the additive enhances overall effectiveness and longevity while maintaining essential painting properties such as consistency and opacity. This solution extending painting’s solar reflectance by up to 6 times longer than traditional paintings, significantly reducing building cooling loads and lowering maintenance. The technology owner is actively seeking collaborations with relevant industrial partners to explore IP licensing opportunities. Simple integration: Functional additive can be seamlessly mixed into commercial solar reflective paints via a post-addition route, without compromising underlying paint integrity and changing existing formulations Preserved paint quality: Maintained essential paint properties such as consistency and opacity Enhanced durability: Enhanced DPUR properties and extended solar reflectance performance, without altering fundamental paint properties Scalable solution: Enabled commercial paint manufacturers to improve paint durability and solar reflectance performance with minimal process changes Interior and exterior wall paints for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings Functional coatings in construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors Retrofitting existing buildings for improved energy efficiency Integration into green building certification projects Potential adaptation for solar panel module coatings Additive-based: Unlike conventional coating formulations, this technology introduces a functional additive that enhances existing products Enhanced performance: Provides better DPUR and longer-lasting solar reflectance—up to 6 times more durable than traditional paints Ease of adoption: Enables manufacturers to upgrade existing solar reflective paints without reformulation Functional additive, Solar reflective paint, Heat reduction coating, Low-maintenance coating, Dirt pick-up resistance Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Green Building, Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

This autonomous service robot integrates AI-powered voice interaction, navigation, and third-party IoT integration to provide intelligent services in healthcare, education, and customer-facing environments. Designed with a compact footprint and robust mobility system, the robot can autonomously navigate through crowded spaces, deliver content, and interact with users via voice, touchscreen, and video calling.  It addresses the increasing demand for service automation in hospitals, nursing homes, educational institutions, and commercial venues. The robot enhances operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks such as patient guidance, visitor reception, and remote consultation. This technology is ideal for healthcare providers, event organizers, and smart facility operators seeking to reduce labor dependency while improving user experience.  The technology owner is seeking partners for pilot programmes with hospitals and eldercare institutions, curriculum integration with universities and polytechnics, test-bedding with smart building developers and event organizers, and joint module development with systems integrators and medtech companies. The solution consists of an AI-enabled service robot with the following features:  Proprietary autonomous navigation system with 360° LIDAR and SLAM, delivering highly accurate real-time path planning, enabling proactive human-robot engagement Modular design compatible with medical IoT sensors (fall detection, fall prevention, remote doctor consultation, bio-waste detection, health monitoring modules such as temperature, heart rate, and oxygen level sensors)  Compact chassis with payload capacity up to 50 kg Voice assistant with multi-language support 13.3" touchscreen for interactive content display  Integrated video call function  Remote fleet management and cloud-based analytics  Supports integration with Nvidia GPU, iFlyTek microphone array, and RFID inventory tracking  Ideal partners include hospitals and clinics, eldercare institutions, universities, exhibition organizers, and retail operators seeking smart automation solutions.  Healthcare: patient navigation, remote consultation, medication delivery, elderly care  Education: interactive teaching, programming curriculum for STEM education, campus guide   Smart Events & Retail: guest greeting, booth navigation, contactless interaction, product showcasing   Hospitality & Real Estate: visitor escorting, concierge services, showroom assistant  The global service robotics market is projected to reach over USD 130 billion by 2030. With rapidly aging societies and rising labor costs, especially in healthcare and education, the demand for intelligent automation continues to grow. This robot’s adaptability across industries and proven deployment in Asia-Pacific and EMEA enhances its global scalability.  Proprietary AI powered system: AI interaction, autonomous navigation, and real-time data sharing to deliver dynamic, human-like service. Compact chassis with high payload: world’s smallest chassis compact enough for home and clinic use, while supporting up to 50 kg payload. RaaS (Robotics-as-a-Service): provides a low-risk entry point for institutions looking to adopt automation without upfront capital investment.  Autonomous robot, service robotics, healthcare automation, AI assistant, smart reception, eldercare, education robot, telepresence, RaaS Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging, Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Robotics & Automation, Logistics, Delivery & Distribution

In tropical regions, consumers face intense UV radiation year-round, along with high temperatures and humidity that accelerate skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and UV-induced damage. This creates a strong demand for sunscreens that provide reliable, broad-spectrum protection while remaining lightweight, non-greasy, and comfortable for daily wear in humid environments. However, many traditional formulations leave behind a heavy residue, cause irritation, gives undesirable sensory properties such as greasiness and white cast, or degrade under sun exposure, falling short of consumer needs in tropical climates. To address this, the invention introduces an encapsulation technology for UV filters designed to enhance the stability, efficacy, and sensory qualities of sunscreen and skincare formulations. By leveraging a low-energy encapsulation process, this method enables effective delivery of both organic and inorganic UV filters without the need for synthetic surfactants and silicones. The suncare formulation with encapsulated UV filters ensures even dispersion, reduced agglomeration, and enhanced transparency, which make formulations more effective, cosmetically elegant, and suitable for tropical climate. This low-energy, surfactant-free, and cost-efficient technology is highly accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to develop next-generation suncare products that meet evolving regulatory standards like ISO 23675:2024 and growing consumer demand for multifunctional, lightweight, silicone-free and sustainable skincare. Ideal collaboration partners include: Cosmetic and personal care brands (especially SMEs) Cosmetic OEM/ODM manufacturers looking to develop sunscreen Medical skincare and post-treatment care companies Personal care formulation labs exploring surfactant-free or sustainable innovation Dermatological product developers seeking photostable and mild UV protection solutions Academic institutions focused on delivery systems or bio-compatible materials Testing laboratories supporting SPF, safety, and efficacy validations The core of this invention lies in a formulation of sunscreen with multiple skin care benefits that is suitable for tropical climate. This technology is well-suited for cold-process manufacturing, facilitating scalability and reducing thermal degradation risks for heat-sensitive actives. It can be adapted for use in creams, lotions, gels, sprays, and serums, and is especially appropriate for formulations targeting sensitive skin or humid climates. This technology ensures a comprehensive platform from incorporating the encapsulation technology into formulations to sun care protection evaluation by using a cutting-edge robotic device that delivers an accuracy of 0.005 mm (5 μm). The testing device is fully compliant with solar standards such as  ISO 23675:2024 – SPF in vitro ISO 24443:2021 – UVAPF (UVA protection factor) in vitro FDA monograph 2011 – Broad Spectrum The device ensures even application of sunscreen on PMMA molded (HD6) and sandblasted (SB6) substrates, ensuring reproducibility and precise measurements. This technology and platform service offers a streamlined yet effective route to next generation suncare formulations aligned with current consumer and regulatory expectations. Key product applications include: Facial and body sunscreens with enhanced photostability and reduced white cast Daily moisturizers with SPF, offering hydration and UV protection for routine use Serums and gels with UV filters, designed for anti-aging and brightening skincare Spray-on sunscreens or body lotions, ideal for broad area and on-the-go application Roll-on sunscreen for anhydrous formulations Post-treatment or dermatological care products, providing gentle yet effective UV protection The global suncare market was valued at approximately USD 11.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to over USD 18.4 billion by 2032, driven by increased consumer awareness of UV-related skin damage, rising incidences of skin cancer, and a growing preference for multifunctional sun protection products. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the demand is particularly strong due to high UV exposure, humid climates, and growing urban populations prioritizing skincare (Dataintelo,2024).  Within this growing market, the mineral-based sunscreens are gaining popularity due to safety and environmental concerns associated with chemical UV filters (Persistence Market Research, 2025) . However, physical filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide face formulation challenges, like white cast, heaviness, and poor dispersion. This technology effectively addresses those challenges through an encapsulation method. The market appeal is further enhanced by its compatibility with clean beauty, sustainable, and sensitive skin-friendly claims, which is the key drivers in consumer decision-making today. In addition, with regulatory standards such as ISO 23675:2024 influencing product design, the technology positions itself as a future-proof solution.   Sustainable sunscreen formulations: The formulation platform is developed without reliance on harsh chemicals,  is coral-reef safe and environmentally responsible, aligning with global sustainability goals and evolving consumer expectations for clean, eco-conscious skincare solutions. Next-generation sunscreens: By integrating multifunctional actives into the sunscreen formulation, this technology supports industry trend of developing sunscreens with added skincare benefits, such as hydration, anti-ageing, and skin barrier repair. This multifunctionality enhances consumer appeal, encouraging daily use and positioning these formulations as essential components of modern skincare routines. Product formulation:  Flexibility across various product formats, such as creams, sprays, serums, and post-treatment skincare. Low-cost manufacturing: Provides an accessible, scalable, and sustainable encapsulation alternative, empowering SME brands to innovate competitively without the barrier of complex or costly manufacturing.. Aligns with emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 23675:2024). This makes it a truly market-ready solution for modern suncare innovation. UV Filter Encapsulation, Sunscreen, Suncare, SPF, Sustainability Personal Care, Cosmetics & Hair