Innovation Insights

Technologies transforming photovoltaics Improvements in perovskite technology are combining with self-cleaning and solar forecasting innovations to make photovoltaics even more attractive than before. While the falling costs have boosted the adoption of solar energy in recent years, solar cell manufacturers are not resting on their laurels. In 2018, 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power were added to the global power...

Fishing for solutions in a sea of innovation The Aquaculture Innovation Centre is looking to support and grow the aquaculture industry in Singapore through collaboration and open innovation. As more of the global population moves towards urban centres, land originally used for food production is rapidly being converted into urban sprawl. The city-state of Singapore, for example, uses less than...

Exciting applications of VR/AR Check out these three virtual and augmented reality TechOffers that could soon be in our workplaces and homes. One of the first head-mounted displays to be made—named the Sword of Damocles—was a daunting contraption; the display hung in mid-air, suspended by a mechanical arm connected to the ceiling. Users had to be strapped into an uncomfortable...

A big step towards open innovation  Cultivating a culture of open innovation has helped biomechanics company BioLogic Technik create useful technologies for Singapore’s rapidly ageing population       Since the beginning of the 19th century, human lifespans have practically doubled. Then, the average adult lived to a measly 40 years of age. But thanks to technological advancements in sanitation, housing...

3D printing gets an upgrade  Though 3D printing has been around for a while, it’s still regarded by many as a niche technology. These three TechOffers promise to finally bring 3D printing into the mainstream.   Here’s a riddle for you: What’s almost 40 years old yet still feels as new as ever? You’d be surprised that the answer is...

A gateway to the Greater Bay Area  Through its competitive funding schemes and professional support, the Hong Kong Baptist University's Knowledge Transfer Office spurs open innovation in China's Greater Bay Area.    In a world where information is just a click away, innovative ideas can spring forth from just about anywhere—from universities to companies, no matter how big or small....