Success Stories

Singapore-based sustainable packaging company, Alterpacks, worked with IPI to find a fruitful partnership in fruit and vegetable distributor Freshmart and continues to grow with the help of the Innovation Advisors programme.   In 2022, Singapore generated roughly one million metric tons of plastic waste—just six per cent of which was recycled. The rest was incinerated and contributed to massive amounts...

Find out how an electric motorbike entrepreneur and battery recycling innovator work together to bring sustainable transportation to Southeast Asia.   Across Southeast Asia, motorbikes have long been a staple of transportation, weaving through traffic and bringing riders to their daily destinations. However, as air pollution continues to choke urban centres, claiming millions of lives each year, a pressing question...

Sea cucumber supplier, Sandhon, standardised processes and developed new ready-to-eat products by working with both IPI’s Innovation Advisory and Innovation and Technology clusters.   Sea cucumber has long been a prized delicacy in Asian cuisine and is a staple for wedding feasts and celebratory meals. But in our modern era of food delivery apps and rapidly evolving tastes, can a...

Local biofuel start-up, Green COP, is partnering with global palm oil producer, IOI to commercialise sustainable marine fuels. IOI supplies the agri-waste feedstock, while Green COP sets up and manages the production process of the sustainable marine fuels.   In 2021, the global cargo shipping market was valued at a whopping USD 2.2 trillion—enabling roughly 80 to 90 per cent...

Together, IPI Innovation Advisors Francois Joubert, Shivendu Nadkarni and Mike Amour guide Creme Concepts to new heights—enhancing the ice cream empire’s operational efficiency and regional brand presence.   It all started with a craving, a sweet tooth and a big dream. Natasha Chiam has always been an avid baker, delighting in the creation of sweet treats—ice cream sandwiches, in particular. Her...

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This saying rings true in the world of business, where collaboration often proves to be the key to long-term success. For packaging company Aeris Dynamics, a global leader in cold chain solutions, this quote encapsulates their journey towards growth with the support of IPI....