Innovation Insights

IPI Innovation & Technology Senior Manager, Adeline Chan, advises businesses to consider the potential of transforming agri-food side streams—products that are typically discarded—into valuable products for growth and sustainability.   The adage that one person’s waste is another’s treasure rings especially true in the world of agri-food by-products. While stems, roots, bones, skin and seeds may appear to have no...

IPI Innovation Advisor Harish Methil shares how SMEs in the agri-food sector have a unique opportunity to pioneer sustainable solutions amid rising global food demand and environmental pressure.   With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for food is set to double. This increasing demand comes with a heavy environmental price. At COP28 in...

Authored by: Leonard Chong   Precision fermentation is revolutionising the food industry by offering sustainable, health-conscious, and economically viable alternatives to traditional food production methods. This technology is gaining traction in Singapore, with support from the government, Institutes of Higher Learning and food-based MNCs that have taken root locally.   Traditional fermentation, which relies on naturally occurring microorganisms to preserve...

Leaders from major companies like Schneider Electric and Mondelez International share their insights on how SMEs can embark on sustainable growth journeys. Find out more from their keynote speeches at TechInnovation 2024.   TechInnovation 2024, IPI’s flagship technology-matching event, is just around the corner. The premier platform will place technology at the forefront—convening industry leaders, entrepreneurial innovators and technology seekers...

Alvin How, Chief Technology Officer at IPI, advises innovators to leverage open innovation and platforms like TechInnovation to overcome obstacles and accelerate growth.   Asia’s innovation scene is entering its golden era—bursting with fresh, game-changing ideas that have the potential to transform our daily lives. Indeed, in 2023, the region was the birthplace of nearly half of the world’s patents,...

  Transformative impact of monitoring technologies: Innovative monitoring technologies are revolutionising healthcare, environmental protection, and structural health by providing real-time, accurate data for better decision-making and proactive interventions. Future trends and integration: The future of monitoring technologies is driven by AI, ML, IoT, and blockchain. Al-powered predictive analytics will enable proactive interventions and improved outcomes, driving more effective solutions for...