Innovation Insights

[INSIGHTS FROM IPI'S LEADERSHIP TEAM] Michael Goh, Chief Operating Officer at IPI encourages startups and SMEs to embrace transformation and work with trusted partners like IPI to spring ahead of the competition.   The phrase ‘volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity’, or VUCA for short, has become a commonly heard term that encompasses the challenges companies face in an ever-changing business...

[PROFILE FEATURE] Driven by his passion for developing impactful leaders and a goal to leave a long-lasting legacy, IPI Innovation Advisor Dane Hudson helps businesses gain a solid footing in an ever-changing business landscape.   In today’s complex business landscape, many leaders, like intrepid explorers charting unknown territories, must navigate an ever-evolving environment. They must be equipped with foresight and...

[PROFILE FEATURE] Decades of experience as an international executive have equipped IPI Innovation Advisor Wong Hong Wai with the robust business acumen required to help small business owners thrive in today’s competitive market. As the adage goes, “standing on the shoulders of giants” can offer a unique strategic vantage point—this is especially true for fledgling SMEs looking to grow. Industry...

Enhancing opportunities for green development Green buildings are crucial for balancing population growth and environmental sustainability. Find out how three tech offers make buildings smarter and more sustainable.   Our built environment—made up of housing, office buildings, energy networks and more—has a colossal carbon footprint. According to a 2019 International Energy Agency report, the buildings and construction sector accounts for...

Going beyond gut health to boost global food security Fermentation can do more than make food taste better and last longer—it may hold the key to building a more resilient, sustainable global food system.   What do kimchi, kombucha, and kefir have in common? They are all tasty, fermented foods widely known for their health benefits. An age-old food preservation...

[CLIENT INTERVIEW] I remember our first meeting with IPI at Singapore International Water Week in 2012. At the time, Pioneer Environmental Technology (Pioneer) was looking for a partner to evaluate the performance of ceramic membranes, found in our filtration systems for solid-liquid and liquid-liquid separation. Our company specialises in products and services for water and wastewater treatment, including the provision...