Crowdsourcing @ Haier

Crowdsourcing @ Haier is a dedicated open innovation platform for Haier to engage the innovation communities and seek technology solutions and partnerships to solve business challenges.

About Haier

Haier is a world-renowned home appliance brand and a pioneer in smart home solutions, consistently ranked as the No. 1 Global Major Appliance Brand. Established in 1984, Haier has grown into a global leader with a strong presence in over 160 countries, offering a diverse portfolio of products including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and cutting-edge IoT-enabled appliances. According to Euromonitor International, Haier has been named the No. 1 Global Major Appliances Brand for 16 consecutive years, reaffirming its industry leadership.

Haier’s focus on digital transformation, energy efficiency, and personalized user experiences has cemented its position as a driving force in shaping the future of smart living. With a mission to create a connected ecosystem of appliances, Haier integrates AI, IoT, and big data to enhance everyday life while addressing global challenges like sustainability and energy conservation.

Haier's participation in the OPEN Innovation Challenge underscores its dedication to fostering collaboration and delivering innovative solutions that redefine the home appliance industry.

For more information, visit www.haier.com/global/

About Haier's Open Innovation

At the core of Haier’s innovation strategy is its commitment to user-centric design and open collaboration. Through platforms like HOPE (Haier Open Partnership Ecosystem), Haier fosters co-creation with startups, universities, and industry leaders to develop disruptive technologies and sustainable solutions.

HOPE serves as a global innovation platform designed to identify and nurture transformative ideas. By fostering cross-industry collaboration, HOPE provides startups and partners access to Haier’s extensive resources, including R&D facilities, manufacturing capabilities, and global supply chains. This partnership-driven model accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative solutions tailored to evolving market needs.

HOPE is instrumental in addressing critical challenges such as sustainability, digital transformation, and personalized consumer experiences. Recent collaborations through HOPE have led to breakthroughs in smart appliances, energy-efficient systems, and cutting-edge IoT applications. With a mission to create a seamless living ecosystem, HOPE empowers partners to drive technological advancements while enhancing value for users worldwide.

Haier’s HOPE initiative exemplifies its vision of open innovation, fostering a community that thrives on co-creation and positions Haier as a global leader in sustainable and connected living solutions.

How to Participate

For new users to the IPI portal, please register for an IPI user account.

Select the challenge statement you are interested to respond to. Prepare your proposal with the required information in PDF and submit it online. If you are responding to multiple challenges, please submit a separate proposal for each challenge statement. Applicants who submit proposals with a complete set of information stand a higher chance of being shortlisted.

Shortlisted applicants will be informed within a month from submission and subsequent meetings will be arranged for further discussions. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to collaborate with our corporate partners to co-develop the proposed solutions.

This crowdsourcing will end on 16 May 2025 at 06:00 pm (GMT +8). For any enquiries on Crowdsourcing @ Haier, please email us at oi@ipi-singapore.org.