Innovation Insights

How the pandemic gave global healthcare a push Healthcare technology and services have developed exponentially in the past two years. At TechInnovation 2021, experts discussed the role of medical professionals and the patient journey in a post-pandemic world. While much of the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare sector was spurred on by the global...

Building a greener future through architecture and design At TechInnovation 2021, experts spoke about how energy-saving design and smart architecture can pave the way for a more sustainable urban environment for Singapore. Characterised by towering buildings surrounded by lush greenery, Singapore is famously known as a clean and green bustling city. However, such commercial and residential buildings account for 20...

Empowering the food and tech startups through open innovation At TechInnovation 2021, MNCs and SMEs came together during the IPHatch session to learn how strong leadership, upskilling, and meaningful collaboration can lead to sustainable and successful innovation. Designed to address the growing threat of climate change, solutions like energy storage systems, efficient irrigation methods and green transportation systems prove that...

Taking herbal remedies to the lab  As experts pursue evidence-based research and develop regulatory standards, traditional herbal medicine moves towards more mainstream clinical use. Amid the data-driven nature of today’s clinical practice, herbal medicine is typically seen as outdated—like old wives’ tales that lack scientific basis. However, as wellness and wellbeing continue to gain popularity and interest from around the world,...

What it takes to grow a semiconductor start-up IPI Innovation Advisor Chok Yean Hung offers sound advice and an understanding of market trends to help semiconductor start-ups on journeys of growth and innovation. Globally, there has been a surge in demand for electronics during the pandemic and the semiconductor industry is expected to reach roughly US$469.4 billion by 2021 as a...

Sustainable design: the key to unlocking a greener future Ecological design can create greener spaces, reduce waste and transform businesses as we discovered at TechInnovation 2021. Glass canopies that let in natural light, solar panels that provide power to the campus and lush rooftop greenery maintained by water-saving drip irrigation—the National Gallery Singapore connects people with art in a sustainably designed...