Innovation Insights

In a rapid transition from traditional medical halls to numerous international outlets and an online store, embracing innovation has catapulted Eu Yan Sang into a household name in traditional Chinese medicine. Dried plant roots, bitter herbal remedies and fine acupuncture needles might sound unappealing to some, but they remain highly sought-after hallmarks of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Practiced for centuries—tracing...

Harnessing data for industry operations In today’s world where data is considered the new oil, digital technology has fuelled the disruption of a variety of sectors. While media and telecommunications were some of the first to reap the benefits of digitalisation, manufacturing is poised to transform with the advent of data-driven innovations. Dubbed “Industry 4.0”, efforts to enhance the efficiency...

Transforming healthcare through digital innovation Diagnosis and treatment are increasingly delivered by innovative apps and devices as digitalisation and personalisation take centre stage in modern healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped many aspects of the present, particularly the healthcare sector. As restrictions imposed by authorities during the pandemic limited the physical movement of patients seeking health-related resources, the adoption of...

Expert advice for tailor-made innovations Over five decades of innovation and commercialisation experience has equipped IPI Innovation Advisor Dr Loh Wah Sing with the tools to help SMEs in accessing new target markets.   Apple, Facebook, Razer and more—numerous well-known companies started out as SMEs and gained access to international markets by addressing consumers’ ever-changing needs. While international expansion remains...

Empowering organisations with easy-to-implement AI/ML No-code Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning places previously complex machine learning technology within the reach of smaller organisations—accelerating innovation and sparking growth in start-ups and SMEs.  Working with machine learning algorithms is not a simple case of clicking a button to instruct the computer to predict the next top-performing stock or generate art based on a short...

Developing technology tailored to industry needs At the Technology Development Centre at ITE College Central, a multi-disciplinary R&D team works with partners to develop efficient cost-saving solutions. Across industries, from manufacturing to retail, individual companies face unique challenges. Despite contending within the same sector, when searching for new technology, each organisation requires specific solutions that address their needs to truly...