Innovation Insights

Tapping on expert advice to thrive in medtech With more than 30 years of experience in transforming novel ideas into marketable products, IPI innovation Advisor John Teo is keen on helping start-ups master the art of commercialisation. The advent and advancement of medical technology, or medtech, encompasses a vast range of healthcare products used to treat medical conditions, and has...

Supporting product creation from A to Z Local consulting firm MDesign Solutions harnesses their processes and expertise to support open innovation and product development.  From lightbulbs to electric cars—a great product starts with an innovator and an idea. But what happens next? Getting a product from the drawing board to the hands of the consumer takes extensive conceptualisation, prototyping, cost...

Building the future together with Panasonic Collaboration and cutting-edge technology are at the heart of Panasonic’s Co-creation Programme as a collection of innovative tech offers are shortlisted for commercial success. From television sets and hairdryers to efficient energy solutions in homes all over the region, Panasonic has spent the last century developing and marketing electronics in Asian markets. There is...

Developing smart solutions through open innovation Longway AI Technologies places customers at the forefront of its operations to deploy intelligent solutions that address real-world problems and unique market requirements. From optimised operations to smart decision making and data analysis—artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to provide solutions that can greatly accelerate growth in key industries. In 2019, Singapore launched its...

Innovations bringing Singapore’s Green Plan to life Singapore’s plan to transform into a sustainable city by 2030 moves forward at a rapid pace with the continuous development of forward-looking policies and top-notch technology. Facing increasing pressure to act on the climate crisis, much of the world has begun making efforts to build a sustainable zero-carbon future. This shift, believed to...

Accelerating SME and start-up growth with IPI From industry expertise to open innovation challenges that drive ideas and solutions, IPI is well-positioned to help fledgling businesses take off. Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups can face a host of challenges that stunt growth or even put a company’s survival at risk during global, financial or health crises. However, in such tough...