Innovation Insights

IPI Innovation Advisor Dr Rebecca Lian highlights how Singapore’s food SMEs can effectively overcome product development and market expansion challenges by leveraging external expertise, rigorous validation and open innovation.   For SMEs looking at how to expand their food business in Singapore’s food industry, innovation is essential. But turning promising ideas into commercially viable products can be challenging. Many SMEs...

Authored by: Dr Gan Heng Hui With global populations ageing rapidly, the demand for functional foods that support longevity and well-being is rising. IPI Tech Expert and founder of Kairos Integrated Food Solutions Dr Gan Heng Hui shares key considerations for product formulation, commercialisation strategies and how Singapore’s food SMEs can leverage innovation networks to thrive in the healthy ageing...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Singapore’s economy—, creating jobs, and contributing about 48% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet behind every thriving SME lies a story of hard work, resilience, and the daily battle against business challenges. From developing the right products to scaling operations, optimising processes, or expanding into new markets, the journey to...

From precision fermentation to biodegradable packaging, the food industry is cooking up new solutions with the help of emerging technologies. Find out how can SMEs prepare for a fast-evolving food innovation landscape.   As the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050 and countries face an increasing number of mouths to feed, how the food industry moves food from field to...

  The adoption of sustainable and biodegradable food packaging is accelerating, driven by consumer demand, regulatory pressures like the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and technological advancements such as protective coatings and bio-based materials. Biodegradable packaging offers environmental benefits like reduced waste, lower carbon emissions, and less reliance on fossil fuels, with innovations such as compostable materials, edible...

The healthcare industry is on the brink of a major transformation, moving beyond digitalisation (Healthcare 3.0), connected care and artificial intelligence (Healthcare 4.0) into the next era: Healthcare 5.0 – which emphasises the integration of man, machine, and technology. This evolution signifies a seamless integration of human expertise with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things...