Innovation Insights

From sustainable packaging materials to new ways to diagnose and treat cancers, TechInnovation 2021 will showcase an array of groundbreaking technologies from around the world that could revolutionise industries and change the world. The event, presented by IPI, returns for its 10th edition this year as a digital event that will run around the clock from September 28 to 30,...

Advancing the science of sleep through tech With their sleep monitoring technology, the sleep science pioneers at Dreem intend to leverage new telehealth trends that have emerged amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to how our devices need to be plugged in and charged regularly, humans too, need time to rest and reenergise—eight hours a night to be exact. Both the...

Barely a glimmer of an idea at the start of the second millennium, electric vehicles (EVs) have swiftly captured the imagination and attention of the world. As the world’s largest vehicle makers electrify their offerings, the transition away from polluting internal combustion engines (ICE) will be complete within the next two decades, says Dr Doron Myersdorf, CEO and co-founder of...

Explore three ways to engage in open innovation Whether it’s reaching out to innovation advisors or finding the right technology partner, let IPI support each step of your open innovation journey. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world in 2020, one of the few positives it yielded was a broader appreciation for open innovation (OI) principles. Companies, healthcare providers and...

Melding materials for 5G technology With a wealth of experience working with the best, Nico Steel encourages out-of-the-box thinking and innovative ideas to stay ahead of trends. Elegant rose gold jewellery, essential smartphones, a strong cast-iron pan and a television loaded with the latest streaming services, these items have one component in common—alloys. Expected to become an US$11 billion industry...

Moving towards a consumer-centric healthcare model As wearable health technology continues to advance, consumers are set to have more control over their health monitoring than ever before. The past year and a half has caused an unprecedented strain on global supply chains, affecting everything from supermarkets to factory floors. Already under pressure before the pandemic, with an average of just...