year-in-review
2023

GROWTH BEYOND BOUNDARIES
Welcome to IPI’s Year-in-Review 2023 – a digital portal where excellence converges with innovation. Join us on an immersive journey through the key milestones that characterise IPI's unique narrative.

Discover how we've propelled industries forward through our signature events, and our dedication to fostering connections and sparking collaborations. Uncover the transformative stories of trailblazing companies – whose growth stories, guided by our Innovation Advisors and colleagues, showcase the true power of innovation.

About us

IPI is an innovation catalyst that creates opportunities for enterprises to grow beyond boundaries.

As a subsidiary of Enterprise Singapore, IPI accelerates the innovation process of enterprises through access to its global innovation ecosystem and advisory services.

With a strong belief that innovation is key to enterprise growth, IPI provides enterprises with access to innovative ideas and technologies. It also facilitates and supports enterprises’ innovation processes, including commercialisation and go-to-market strategies.
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Message from
Chairman

message from chairman

I am confident that IPI will play an even bigger, more meaningful role in the ecosystem as we continue being inspired by the vibrant innovation community around us in the years to come.
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Message from
ceo

message from ceo

I am confident that IPI will play an even bigger, more meaningful role in the ecosystem as we continue being inspired by the vibrant innovation community around us in the years to come.
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YEAR-IN-NUMBERS

94
Successful projects
350
million
Attributable revenue
2370
expected jobs created
291
Companies engaged
167
Collaboration projects facilitated
39
Innovation Advisors

event highlights

ASIA’S PREMIER TECH BROKERAGE EVENT
TechInnovation welcomed close to 4,000 delegates and featured over 140 cutting-edge technologies both locally and around the region.

The 3-day conference focused on the primary theme of Sustainable Urban Living, covering topics such as Sustainability, Health and Well-being, and AI in Healthcare.
ASIA’S PREMIER TECH BROKERAGE EVENT
TechInnovation welcomed close to 4,000 delegates and featured over 140 cutting-edge technologies both locally and around the region.

The 3-day conference focused on the primary theme of Sustainable Urban Living, covering topics such as Sustainability, Health and Well-being, and AI in Healthcare.

our key milestones

2011
Ipi established
2012
Birth of techinnovation
2016
IE Singapore, SMF & IPI initiate Enterprise Europe Network Singapore
2018
Introduction of tech experts initiative
2019
Launch of innovation advisors programme
2020
New brand identity launch
2021
Celebrates 10th year anniversary and 10 years of TechInnovation
2022
techinnovation discover & connect events
2023
TECHINNOVATION RETURNS:
11th EDITION

Innovation Advisors Programme celebrates 100th project milestone & 1B attributable revenue

SIGNING OF 3 MOUs WITH IPACE, NETC AND PANASONIC

our key milestones

2011
Ipi established
2012
Birth of techinnovation
2016
IE Singapore, SMF & IPI initiate Enterprise Europe Network Singapore
2018
Introduction of tech experts initiative
2019
LAUNCH OF INNOVATION ADVISORS PROGRAMME
2020
NEW BRAND IDENTITY LAUNCH
2021
CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND 10 YEARS OF TECHINNOVATION
2022
TECHINNOVATION DISCOVER & CONNECT EVENTS
2023
TECHINNOVATION RETURNS:11TH EDITION

INNOVATION ADVISORS PROGRAMME CELEBRATES 100TH PROJECT MILESTONE & 1B ATTRIBUTABLE REVENUE

SIGNING OF 3 MOUS WITH IPACE, NETC AND PANASONIC

Success stories

Big Tiny
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge enabled Singapore-based company Big Tiny to successfully deploy its unique, eco-friendly tiny houses for locals to escape urban woes without leaving the country.
Steven Lee
Senior Manager, Innovation & Technology
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Mighty Jaxx
Embarking on fresh partnerships and expanding a collectible toy empire with the help of IPI Innovation Advisor Bill Padfield.
John Clarke
Senior manager, innovation advisory
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Green Capsule Organics
Food innovators, Green Capsule Organics worked with IPI’s Innovation Advisors to market and effectively position their uniquely Asian ready-to-eat meals for babies and the elderly.
Faith Teng
Senior Manager, Innovation Advisory
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HY M&E
Singapore-based engineering consultancy HY M&E found success through the Abu Dhabi – Singapore Smart Cities Open Innovation Challenge, participating in the call for innovation and expanding its sustainability initiatives to a global stage.
Steven Lee
Senior Manager, Innovation & Technology
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Mlion Corporation
A pioneering collaboration utilising cutting-edge AI and image analysis for pre-owned steel valuation was achieved through IPI’s Technology Scouting Programme, propelling the industry into a more efficient and sustainable future.
Siong Teck GOH
Principal Manager, Innovation & Technology
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Innowave Tech
Riding the wave of artificial intelligence, Singapore’s Innowave Tech pioneers ‘Zero Defects’ systems, bolstering the city-state’s advanced manufacturing landscape under the expert guidance of IPI Innovation Advisor Chok Yean Hung.
peter tay
Head, Innovation Advisory
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Bob the Baker Boy
Guided by the expertise of IPI Innovation Advisor Shivendu Nadkarni, Bob the Baker Boy transformed baking challenges into a delectable recipe for entrepreneurial success.
Faith Teng
Senior Manager, Innovation Advisory
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Good Pharma
IPI’s TechInnovation event was a pivotal platform for introducing technology partners to empower enterprises to expedite their exploration of novel technologies and the creation of innovative products.
Lee Ya Ling
Senior Manager, Innovation & Technology
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KoolLogix
Expanding market reach and ESG goals, IPI Innovation Advisors Bill Padfield and Mike Amour lend their expertise to KoolLogix’s paradigm-shifting heat removal solution for global data centres.
John Clarke
Senior manager, innovation advisory
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People Bee Hoon
IPI’s Technology Matching service helped the company testbed their technology and get a step closer to commercialising their solutions. It was instrumental in helping the company find potential partners, and also brings in clients.
Siong Teck GOH
Principal Manager, Innovation & Technology
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TESTIMONIALS

Collaborating with IPI has been instrumental to our growth, enabling us to gain insights into emerging trends and technologies while tapping into our partners’ expertise and resources.
Jeff Yeo
Co-founder, Big Tiny
Our collaboration with IPI and IA Yean Hung has marked significant milestones. We've gained considerable traction in our market and successfully expanded our reach into other industries.
Xu Jinsong
CEO, Innowave Tech
IPI’s tech matching is very beneficial for start-up companies or SMEs like us because it not only helps us find potential partners, it also brings in clients who would like to explore our technologies.
Han Qian Qian
CMO, RoPlus
Working with IA Shivendu has been life-changing. He’s not just been an advisor, he’s been a mentor in the truest sense.
Fong May Ee
Founder and CEO, Bob the Baker Boy
We needed experts like IAs Bill and Mike to guide us in developing the tactical steps, strategic frameworks and business structures, and support us in our growth journey.
CK Cheong
CEO and Co-founder, Koollogix
This initiative has effectively opened the doors to the global market for an SME like us.
Rowena Rawte
Global Head of Sustainability, HY M&E
IPI's IAP and IA Bill’s invaluable mentorship have equipped us with the confidence and tools necessary to take Mighty Jaxx to the next level.
Melissa Wong
COO, Mighty Jaxx
IPI has been very helpful with sourcing and identifying potential technology solution providers for us.
Bryan Wong
Vice President, GoListid

looking ahead into 2024

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