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IPI Singapore is a subsidiary of Enterprise Singapore, dedicated to empowering businesses through technology and innovation. We bring deep industry expertise and a proven track record of delivering impactful results for sustainable growth with our business advisory services for SMEs in Singapore.

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Through our multidisciplinary expertise and global network, we provide SME businesses with access to innovative technologies and ideas. Our business advisory services support companies in their innovation processes, including co-development, commercialisation, and go-to-market strategies for long-term success.

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AI-Enabled Robotic Fingers with Tactile Intelligence for Adaptive Manipulation
Modern robots are highly capable in structured environments but struggle to handle unstructured tasks that require delicate touch, such as grasping irregular objects or performing fine manipulations. Traditional robotic grippers rely primarily on vision, which are insufficient for dynamic or contact-rich interactions. This technology introduces an AI-driven tactile intelligence platform coupled with tactile-sensing robotic fingers that can perceive and interpret contact pressure, texture, and shape in real time. By integrating advanced tactile sensors with a foundation model trained on tactile data, the platform enables robots to feel and adapt their actions with human-like precision. The technology owner is seeking adopters and collaborators such as robotics OEMs, automation system integrators, healthcare robotics developers, and deep-tech companies working on sensors, embedded systems, or AI analytics. Institutes of Higher Learning and research centres specializing in robotics or tactile perception are also key partners. These groups can leverage the platform to enhance robotic dexterity, precision, and safety across industrial, service, assistive, and manufacturing applications—particularly where delicate handling and high-fidelity tactile sensing are critical.
On-site Molecular Diagnostic Platform for Livestock Disease Detection
This on-site molecular diagnostic platform enables rapid detection of pathogens in livestock, empowering farmers to identify infections early, before visible symptoms appear. Designed for field conditions, the kits are robust, cost-effective, and user-friendly. By enabling proactive disease surveillance at the farm level, the technology supports timely intervention, reduces antibiotic dependence, and enhances profitability through improved livestock health and reduced mortality losses. This technology combines a DNA extraction method that helps to preserve sample DNA and inactivate pathogens, together with lyophilised reaction beads. The system produces qualitative and semi-quantitative results and is compatible with downstream analyses such as qPCR and sequencing. The technology provider is seeking partnerships across the aquaculture and livestock value chain including research institutions, industry players, and government agencies to scale on-site disease detection and promote sustainable, biosecure food production globally. 
Next-Generation Cordyceps Cultivation and Bioactive Extraction Technology
Cordyceps are recognized as a premium adaptogen with strong consumer appeal and clinical potential, offering a clear edge over commoditized herbal ingredients. However, traditional wild harvesting of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris is increasingly unsustainable due to scarcity, ecological impact, and inconsistent quality. Wild sources are also prone to contamination from herbicides, insecticides, and heavy metals in high-altitude habitats, raising consumer safety concerns. To address these challenges, this technology enables the efficient and sustainable production of safe, potent bioactive compounds from Cordyceps through advanced fungal cultivation under controlled conditions with molecular authentication and a proprietary solvent-free, water-based extraction process, delivering standardized ingredients suitable across various industries. The technology provider is seeking collaborations and partnerships for ingredients, co-development, and clinical research with industry and institutional partners in the health, wellness, and biotechnology sectors. 
AI-Powered Tactile Intelligence Platform for Back Injury Prevention
For organisations struggling with high rates of musculoskeletal injuries, rising ergonomics-training costs, and limited real-time insight into worker strain, current solutions remain reactive and inefficient. Most companies still depend on consultants and manual observations for ergonomics reporting—an approach that is subjective, inconsistent and expensive. The global safety consulting and training market is projected to reach USD 53 billion by 2025, yet much of that investment goes toward periodic assessments that fail to prevent injuries before they happen. Designed for sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and oil and gas, the solution is an AI-powered ergonomic safety vest that replaces traditional audits with continuous, real-time measurement of core back pressure and force data. Beyond exertion, the system also features AI posture prediction capable of identifying key movements such as good pick-ups, upright, forward bends, backward bends, and twisting, giving organisations deeper visibility into high-risk behaviours. By mapping these measurements to the Borg CR-10 exertion scale, it quantifies physical strain with a level of precision previously unavailable in the field. This wearable technology offers a scalable, camera-free, data-driven alternative to manual training and audits. By embedding tactile intelligence into everyday workwear, it helps organisations reduce injury rates, lower costs, and build safer, smarter, more productive workplaces.
Chilled Water and Condenser Filtration System Enhancing Efficiency & Water Quality
Conventional building central cooling plants, comprising water-cooled chillers, air handling units (AHUs), cooling towers, and pumps, often suffer fouling issues caused by accumulation of suspended solids in the micron range, such as rust and corrosion scale, as well as dissolved minerals within the chilled water closed loop system. Over time, these impurities clog strainers and nozzles, foul heat exchangers, and impair heat transfer efficiency, resulting in turbid water and reduced cooling performance. In condenser water open loop systems, untreated or ineffectively treated water further cause abrasion and leakage in condenser copper tubes, leading to system downtime and costly maintenance. To address these challenges, this invention introduces an effective and energy-efficient cleaning and filtration system that continuously filters blackish and rusty chilled water, returning cleaner and clearer water to the chilled water closed loop system. By leveraging existing water pressure without requiring an external pump or additional electricity, the system restores water clarity and operational efficiency, leading to: Reduced cooling energy consumption Enhanced occupant comfort and wellbeing Significant reduction in water usage for system cleaning Lower operational costs, carbon footprint, and emissions Alignment with the “Go 25°C” National Movement led by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) The technology owner seeks collaboration with building owners, facility managers, main contractors, chiller and cooling tower manufacturers and suppliers, and energy service companies (ESCOs) to explore integration in new developments and retrofit applications.
Nano Iron Supplement for Plants
This technology offer presents a nano-formulated iron supplement designed to enhance nutrient uptake and improve plant growth efficiency. Using nano-sized iron particles, the formulation increases iron solubility and bioavailability, ensuring faster absorption through plant roots and foliage. Iron is essential for chlorophyll production, photosynthesis, and metabolic enzyme activities. In many soils, especially alkaline or calcareous soils, iron becomes unavailable, leading to yellowing leaves and reduced growth. The formulation overcomes this challenge by delivering iron in a stable, highly absorbable form that maintains plant greenness, increases leaf development, and enhances overall plant vigor. Field trials on Brazilian spinach demonstrated up to 82% increase in plant height, broader leaf formation, and healthier coloration compared to untreated controls. The technology owner is open to further co-development and field validation through multi-site trials, data sharing, and performance benchmarking across various soil types and crops.
Copper 3D Printing with Powder Bed Fusion Technology
Copper is high in reflectivity and thermal conductivity which makes it difficult to process using lasers. This copper 3D printing technology leverages powder bed fusion (PBF) and advanced high-powered laser to selectively fuses metal powder layer by layer. This enables the precise fabrication of intricate copper component while preserving the material's mechanical strength and conductivity. This technology enables superior design freedom, allowing small features and internal structures that is otherwise impossible to achieve with conventional copper manufacuturing methods. The technology owner is seeking for industry use cases for co-development. 
Continuous Fiber Composite 3D Printing
This system introduces a high-performance composite industrial 3D printer with a modular print system, enabling users to seamlessly switch between different composite print engines. It uses a unique combination of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) technology to create high-strength parts with exceptional dimensional accuracy. Designed for industrial-scale production, its expansive print volume accommodates the creation of large, complex parts with ease. This is particularly beneficial for industries like aerospace and automotive, where intricate designs are often required. Additionally, the 3D printing approach significantly reduces production time compared to traditional manufacturing methods, allowing for faster turnaround and increased efficiency.  The technology owner is seeking for industry use cases for co-development. 

TECH NEEDS

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Seeking Solutions to Support Cognitive Health Through Functional Food
Stress, fatigue, and cognitive decline are growing concerns in Singapore. Younger adults often experience anxiety, insomnia, and difficulty focusing, while older adults face a higher risk of memory loss and cognitive decline. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 or above, highlighting the need for accessible ways to support cognitive health. Many adults rely on supplements to maintain cognitive performance, but these are often perceived as medicinal and unnatural. With 60% of consumers in the Asia Pacific region viewing mental well-being as central to health, the market for brain health foods and beverages is expanding rapidly, projected to reach USD 40.34 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 10.5%, highlighting a significant opportunity for enjoyable and familiar cognitive-supporting food products. This technology call therefore seeks proven cognitive ingredients and enabling technologies that improve ingredient stability, efficacy, and incorporation into foods and beverages. 
Seeking Technologies to Convert CO2-Derived Methanol to Polyoxymethylene
Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a high-performance engineered thermoplastic widely used in the automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors due to its excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. However, its conventional production relies heavily on formaldehyde derived from fossil-based methanol, presenting significant sustainability and carbon footprint challenges. Amid growing environmental concerns and global net-zero commitments, carbon dioxide (CO₂) utilisation is emerging as a promising approach for transforming waste carbon into value-added materials. Among various CO₂-derived chemicals, methanol stands out as a viable and sustainable feedstock, offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional petrochemical-based inputs. To advance circular economy goals and reduce reliance on fossil resources, a Singapore-based SME is seeking innovative and scalable technologies that can convert CO₂-derived methanol into POM or its intermediates such as formaldehyde or trioxane. Proposed solutions may include end-to-end pathways using commercially viable CO₂-derived methanol to produce POM, or novel routes that directly convert CO₂ into POM through intermediate steps.
Seeking Solutions For De-oiling of Processed Food Waste Substrate
In 2023, Singapore generated approximately 755,000 tonnes of food waste, with only 18% recycled, underscoring the urgent need for innovative waste management strategies. The nation's Zero Waste Master Plan have significantly propelled efforts to transform food waste into valuable resources. Food waste valorisation involves pre-processing steps like drying, microbial fermentation, or enzymatic breakdown into biomass which can convert nutrients into suitable ingredients for animal feed, food ingredients and biofuels.  A significant technical challenge arises for companies handling heterogeneous municipal food waste in Singapore due to its high oil content. The presence of oil may potentially lead to fouling, clogging of processing equipment, reducing processing efficiency. On the contrary, oil is also a valuable ingredient for biofuel. Therefore, the company is seeking for solution providers who can de-oil from the biomass.
Seeking Solutions To Reduce Sodium Content In Food
According to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in Singapore, 90% of Singapore residents' consumption of sodium exceeds the daily recommended intake, with the average consumption at 3620 mg, nearly double of the recommended 2000 mg per day. As a result, one in six Singapore residents report health problems like hypertension and hypolipidaemia. In an effort to curb this, HPB launched the "Less Salt, More Taste" campaign in 2024 to encourage the food manufacturing and food service industry to change their recipes and add less salt and sauces, or switch to use lower-sodium alternatives for salt, sauces and seasonings. Manufacturers are also encouraged to increase the supply of lower-sodium ingredients for the food service sector. Consumers are also encouraged to choose low sodium options, or use less salt in their home cooking. This sodium reduction strategy aims to reduce Singaporeans’ sodium intake by 15% by 2026.   

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Impact for FOOD & NUTRITION

Brewed for Growth: How Chaglo Entered the Health & Wellness Market with Confidence
With IPI Singapore’s expert support, Chaglo successfully diversified from an ingredient distributor to a health and wellness brand as it brings its first drinkable skin supplement to market. The Client Local ingredient distributor, Chaglo, looks to expand towards health and wellness products. Objective To develop and launch Chaglo's first drinkable skin supplement for skin health and anti-ageing, marking its entry into the health...

Impact for HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE

Natural Skincare Innovation: Esthemedica’s Journey from Concept to Product
[TechInnovation Feature] Esthemedica partners with Singapore Polytechnic (SP) to turn a natural extract into an anti-acne solution. The Client Esthemedica is a Singapore-based aesthetics and beauty supplement company looking to innovate with natural, science-backed skincare solutions. Objective To develop and commercialise a hypoallergenic acne treatment product with a plant-based active ingredient. What IPI Singapore Did Through TechInnovation, IPI Singapore connected...

Impact for FOOD & NUTRITION

Whisking Innovation into Everyday Foods
Find out how GIIAVA launches their innovative new products into the plant-based market with help from IPI Singapore and Republic Polytechnic. The Client GIIAVA Singapore is a long-established emulsifier manufacturer exploring new opportunities in plant-based innovation. Objective To commercialise a proprietary plant-based egg replacer and identify new growth opportunities. What IPI Singapore Did IPI Singapore provided strategic advice on business...