Impact for FOOD & NUTRITION
Saving the Planet One Drink at a Time
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...
Impact for FUTURE MOBILITY
Saving More Lives with Augmented Reality Glasses
Tan Jian Ming strode into TechInnovation 2018 as a man on a mission. The Co-founder of Moon Technologies and his team had been puzzling over a way to improve user experience of their latest creation – wireless augmented reality (AR) smart glasses with image recognition capabilities.
Able to deliver real-time, actionable insights, the device would allow paramedics to quickly identify...
Impact for BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Improving Construction Processes the Smart Way
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...
Impact for FOOD & NUTRITION
Cooking up Shelf-stable Sauces for International Markets
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...
Impact for HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE
Revolutionising Massage Technologies with AI
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...
Impact for FOOD & NUTRITION
Blending Tradition and Technology
Scaling up food solutions for growth
With expert advice from IPI Innovation Advisor Dr Ong Mei Horng, HarriAnns Nonya Table found innovative ways to enhance its heritage food product portfolio and strengthen its market position during the challenging pandemic period.
For small business owners looking to scale up their companies, there never seem to be enough hours in a day...