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With the growing demand for telecommunication networks (5G networks), global navigation satellite system, GNSS, (autonomous vehicles) and geoscience (disaster monitoring), precise timekeeping is a critical piece that ensures these functions work seamlessly and efficiently. Without this vital function, these capabilities will become inaccurate, unreliable and vulnerable to attacks and tampering. Currently, this timekeeping function uses conventional caesium atomic clocks which are reaching its inherent limits in terms of synchronisation and to accommodate for a more digitalised world.  The technology owner has leveraged on their technical expertise to develop a commercialised strontium optical lattice clock as the next generation of precise timekeeping to address the existing inherent limitations. With the frequency output light stablished to the resonant frequency of strontium atoms, it provides about 1000 times higher precision compared to existing commercialised caesium atomic clocks while having a relatively compact formfactor. The system also enables a lower systematic uncertainty level, hence a higher accuracy and precise time and frequency measurement. The system is designed and engineered for being user friendly with an automatic operation and east of start-up and maintenance.

Concrete deterioration caused by cracking, carbonation, and rebar corrosion represents a multi-billion-dollar global challenge. The global concrete repair market is valued at approximately USD 20 billion. Current methods are often labour-intensive, disruptive, or temporary, creating a strong demand for durable, cost-effective, and sustainable repair solutions. This innovation addresses these needs with a two-part treatment system that restores durability and prevents further structural damage: Water-based Concrete Sealer: Applied directly to concrete and steel surfaces, it prevents the ingress of water and corrosive agents (e.g., chlorides). This reduces the rate of concrete carbonation and rebar corrosion, while also functioning as an anti-corrosion coating for steel reinforcement. Micro-cementitious Crack Injection Sealant: A flowable, non-shrink material designed for sealing narrow concrete cracks (≥1.0 mm). When injected into damaged concrete, it consolidates the structure, re-alkalises adjacent carbonated concrete, and protects embedded steel rebars. By reinstating the passivating layer around embedded bars, it slows corrosion and reduces the likelihood of further cracking. Unlike traditional polyurethane injections, it provides durable, long-lasting repair without shrinkage. Both the water-based sealer and micro-cementitious sealant can be used independently or in combination, depending on the protection and repair requirements. This technology is available for R&D collaboration, IP licensing, and test-bedding with industrial partners in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Heat management has become a critical bottleneck in advanced industries such as electric vehicles, aerospace, data centers, and next-generation electronics. Traditional design processes rely heavily on expert intuition and repetitive simulation, requiring weeks to explore only a narrow design space. This results in high costs, limited performance improvements, and significant delays in bringing products to market.  The presented technology introduces a thermal-fluid topology optimization engine that autonomously generates optimal structures for cooling and fluid management. Unlike conventional parameter studies, this approach explores the entire design space and discovers novel, high-performance solutions beyond human intuition. By integrating multi-fidelity modeling and high-accuracy simulations with lightweight surrogate models, the technology reduces design time from 20-30 days to just 3-5 days, while improving cooling efficiency by more than 30%.  By combining breakthrough computational science with industrial applicability, this technology provides a next-generation design foundation for sectors where thermal performance is a decisive factor for competitiveness. Potential adoptors of this technology includes manufacturers facing urgent thermal challenges: automotive OEMs, aerospace suppliers, electronics and semiconductor companies, and data center operators. These industries demand shorter design cycles, reduced CO₂ emissions, and higher product reliability.  The technology owner is seeking to collaborate with design and manufacturing companies from different industries looking to optimise heat transfer in thermal-fluid systems. The technology owner is also open to partnerships with Computer-Aided Engineering software providers who are interested to intergrate this technology into a platform. 

This technology introduces a closed-loop wearable human–machine interface (HMI) that enables natural robotic control with real-time sensory feedback. At its core are ultrasensitive, flexible on-skin electromyography (EMG) sensing arrays that capture comprehensive muscle activity with high fidelity and stability. Unlike conventional EMG systems that rely on a few electrodes and often miss weak signals or suffer from noise, this platform delivers exceptional responsiveness for intuitive and precise robotic hand movement. The robotic hand is further equipped with high-density tactile sensors, providing force and texture feedback to the user. This bidirectional interface not only enables seamless control of robotic limbs but also creates a more immersive connection with the physical environment. In parallel, an EEG module with preparation-free gel materials is under development to integrate brain–computer interface (BCI) functions, further extending the system’s capabilities. Designed for next-generation prosthetics, rehabilitation robotics, assistive exoskeletons, and advanced HMIs, this technology offers a comprehensive platform for restoring and enhancing motor function. The team is actively seeking collaboration with medical device manufacturers (prosthetics, rehabilitation robotics, wearable sensors), rehabilitation centers and hospitals (for clinical test-bedding), deep-tech companies specializing in AI, data analytics, or biosignal processing, as well as robotics firms to co-develop and deploy this innovation in real-world applications.

Timber has long been a primary construction material for its versatile properties, such as strength and durability. However, it grows slowly and cannot match the performance of concrete or steel. Bamboo, with its high strength-to-weight ratio and rapid renewability, offers a sustainable alternative for structural applications in the construction industry. The technology on offer, Bamboo Veneer Lumber (BVL), is a next-generation high-performance bio-composite developed through a patented process in Switzerland and Singapore. BVL combines natural bamboo fibres with a specially formulated bio-based binder under high heat and pressure, ensuring superior strength and stability. This makes BVL suited for applications in construction, manufacturing, and furniture, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials like timber and concrete. With strong green credentials—including bamboo’s rapid renewability, up to 40% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional materials, and FSC-certified sourcing—BVL represents a cutting-edge, eco-conscious option for both structural and design-driven applications. Furthermore, BVL complies with the 4 SEED characteristics: Strength, Environmental Friendliness, Economic Feasibility, and Durability—a combination crucial to the future of the built environment. The technology owner is seeking collaboration with manufacturing and fabrication partners, as well as companies in construction, interior design, and furniture, that are looking for more sustainable and higher-performance alternatives to wood.

The mobility and construction sectors face increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, meet stricter recycling regulations, and achieve lightweighting without compromising performance. Conventional fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) provide strength and stiffness but introduce significant end-of-life challenges, as their multi-material composition makes separation and recycling costly and often impractical. This results in large volumes of waste, higher lifecycle costs, and growing regulatory risks for manufacturers. This technology introduces a recyclable, self-reinforced PET (srPET) composite, delivering high-performance mechanical properties in a truly circular, mono-material system. Unlike FRPs that rely on different polymers or fiber reinforcements, srPET uses PET for both the matrix and the reinforcement, eliminating material incompatibility at end-of-life. The composite is produced from 100% post-consumer recycled PET (PCR-PET), ensuring alignment with global carbon-reduction and circular economy goals. By combining excellent strength, formability, and thermal performance with compatibility for standard thermoplastic processing methods (such as press molding and lamination), this material bridges sustainability with industrial scalability. It provides a lightweight, durable, and recyclable alternative to traditional plastics, metals, and non-recyclable composites. The technology is ideally suited for automotive, aerospace, defense, and construction industries, where manufacturers seek to balance regulatory compliance, sustainability, and performance. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaborations, licensing partnerships, and test-bedding opportunities with OEMs committed to sustainable material adoption.

With the increasing demand for higher computational power, quantum computing has received growing attention due to its ability to perform parallel processing. Among the different approaches, ion trap quantum computing stands out as a promising option. Unlike other methods, such as superconducting qubits, ion trap systems can operate at room temperature and are compatible with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes. However, there is currently no standardized process design kit (PDK) available for developing photonic circuits in ion trap systems, resulting in the in-depth technical expertise needed to handle the complex design and optimisation process of photonic devices. The technology owner has leveraged on their patent pending photonic design process to develop an AI-assisted platform to assist and accelerate the design-to-layout process of photonics-integrated ion trap systems. By specifying the desired parameters, such as trapped ion species, photonic components and ion trap, users can automatically validate via simulation and generate a Graphic Data System (GDS) layout that is ready-to-fabricate while meeting the photonic design requirements. This results in an increased productivity by reducing guesswork and resources, reducing verification turnaround time and lowering the technical barrier required within the design process. The technology owner has successfully conducted a pilot test with a Singapore-based company in developing a photonic chip utilising their platform. Currently, the owner is actively seeking industrial collaborators interested in exploring photonic applications in quantum computing device design and manufacturing.

Polishing stainless steel parts with internal channels remains a challenge when aiming for high-quality surface roughness and tight tolerances. Mature technologies often fall short in this area, and traditional polishing methods can also be expensive to set up. Surface finishing is a persistent issue across all metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes, directly impacting part quality and limiting applications. This challenge is particularly pronounced in AM compared to conventional methods due to the inherently rough surface finish and the frequent use of hollow or lattice geometries. The presented technology offers a potentially more cost-effective, high-quality, and scalable solution for polishing internal channels of 316L stainless steel. It enables rapid, automated improvement of both internal and external surfaces, enhancing appearance, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties. The technology provider is open to R&D collaboration where proof of concept for specific applications can be explored. During deployment, guidance on set up and training can be provided. Target audience are additive manufacturers who are interested license and implement this technology to perform electropolishing in-house. The technology owner is also looking to work with product owners or OEM who are interested to implement this technology into their production workflows.

In Singapore’s space-constrained and high-cost manufacturing landscape, maintaining food safety and product quality efficiently is critical. This technology provides a smart, adaptable solution designed to meet these unique local challenges. Currently, product packaging inspections are often assigned to production operators who juggle multiple responsibilities. Since this manual process relies heavily on human judgment, outcomes vary with individual skill levels and are vulnerable to worker fatigue - leading to inconsistent inspection standards. Random sampling is commonly used, where only a subset of packages within each batch is checked. However, this approach risks missing foreign objects, which may contaminate products and compromise food safety. Product recalls are costly and damaging to brand reputation, in addition to posing significant food safety risks. It is therefore essential to prevent them wherever possible. This solution minimises this problem by replacing manual inspections with an automated system capable of examining packaging in the production line before product filling. Its modular design allows seamless integration with existing production lines, minimizing the need for extensive modifications and lowering the cost of adoption for food manufacturers. Ultimately, the modular vision inspection system goes beyond quality assurance - it represents a strategic investment in resilient, efficient, and future-ready food manufacturing in Singapore.