The global diabetes prevalence is estimated to be 9.3% in 2019 and is expected to rise to 10.9% by 2045 [1]. Although there is no cure for diabetes, regular blood glucose monitoring and appropriate medication can control the symptoms. Electrochemical glucose meters are accepted as being the most accurate and reliable glucose measurement devices. However, they are invasive and patients need to take three to six measurements daily. As a result, their nervous system may be damaged due to long-term usage. There are several proposed approaches for non-invasive glucose monitoring, mainly based on optical, transdermal and electrochemical techniques. Due to the nature of these technologies, the proposed approaches are not suitable for continuous monitoring. This technology is a wearable sensor that makes use of transmission line implemented using a microstrip working at microwave frequencies to measure blood glucose non-invasively and continuously. The technology owner is looking for licensees to commercialise this technology. [1] Saeedi, P., et al. (2019). Global and regional diabetes prevalence estimates for 2019 and projections for 2030 and 2045. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 157, 107843.

The accelerated growth of electronic waste (e-waste) is s driven by the expanding demand for electrical and electronic equipment, fuelled by industrial revolution and digital transformation.  Current industrial practices for extracting gold from e-waste and mining ores heavily rely on highly toxic cyanide-based lixiviant or highly corrosive aqua regia. These hazardous substances pose fatal hazards to involved personnel and contribute significantly to environmental pollution. Additionally, these methods suffer from inefficiencies, such as low extraction yields and poor selectivity, which lead to the co-leaching of other toxic heavy metals, including copper, nickel, and tin. To address these challenges, the technology provider has developed and patented an innovative lixiviant that is facile, cost-effective, highly selective, safer, and efficient. This proprietary lixiviant offers exceptional gold extraction efficiency (up to 96%) and high output (≥3,000 ppm) while using less toxic alternatives to cyanide. With a low concentration of cyanide substitutes (<1,900 ppm), it operates optimally at 60°C in an alkaline environment. By generating less toxic waste and creating a healthier workplace, this technology enables companies to enhance their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals by integrating social and environmental considerations into their operations. The technology has undergone extensive pilot-scale evaluations with multiple companies. Since April 2023, it has been adopted by nine industry partners, demonstrating its effectiveness and practicality. The technology provider is actively seeking industry partners to test-bed the lixiviant and is open to license the technology to interested partners.

In recent years, particularly after the pandemic, the demand for effective antibacterial and antiviral solutions has surged. These solutions are increasingly utilized in diverse settings, including residential spaces, educational institutions, public areas, and transportation systems. Thus, it is anticipated that the demand for antimicrobial and antiviral products will continue to grow. Despite their utility, traditional antimicrobial and antiviral technologies have notable limitations. Copper, for example, offers a strong immediate antimicrobial effect but suffers from reduced durability due to oxidation and is effective only within a limited range. Silver ions are more durable and applicable to a wider range of surfaces but lack the immediate efficacy of copper. Photocatalysts, while more durable than both copper and silver, are heavily dependent on the availability of a suitable light source. These challenges underscore the need for a technology that is fast-acting, durable, and versatile across various environments. To address these challenges, the technology owner has developed a hybrid photocatalytic film with enhanced antibacterial and antiviral properties. This solution combines the photocatalytic activity of copper suboxide and titanium dioxide with visible light responsiveness to effectively denature membrane proteins on virus surfaces, thereby reducing their infectivity.  Additionally, the technology incorporates a film-based manufacturing process, providing a more efficient alternative to traditional paint-based approaches. The technology owner is actively seeking R&D collaborations and licensing opportunities with industry partners interested in implementing this film in various applications.

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) is widely used for blast protection and structural reinforcement of concrete elements in buildings and infrastructure. However, conventional FRP solutions have limitations due to labour-intensive applications such as on-site preparation and resin mixing, inconsistent quality, long curing time, and low productivity. The technology is a glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) roll pre-saturated with a tacky resin system that can be easily applied to structural elements like “double-sided tape”. The resin-infused GFRP can fully cure in natural light within a few hours, strengthening the structure with only a marginal increase in wall thickness. A fire-retarding version of GFRP is also available. The GFRP solution is fast and efficient with minimal on-site tools and less dependent on workmanship skills. The technology is available for IP licensing and collaboration with industrial partners who are interested in adopting the fast-curing GFRP technology in their products and applications.

Glaucoma stands as the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide after cataract. It is expected to affect 111.8 million people by 2040 [1], exacerbates by the aging population globally. Despite its prevalence, 50% of people with glaucoma are undiagnosed. Current methods of imaging the iridocorneal angle for glaucoma diagnosis are severely limited by cost and utility, with traditional gonioscopy being the main method. Gonioscopy is a subjective procedure and the method causes discomfort in patients. This technology is a compact, handheld device specifically designed to enhance the accessibility of glaucoma diagnosis. With its portable and user-friendly design, it enables the evaluation and automated diagnosis of glaucoma angle, making it suitable for use by non-specialists. The device is complemented by advanced image processing and management software, which facilitates precise and automated angle evaluation, ensuring accurate and efficient diagnostics. The technology owner seeks collaboration with partners interested in development and licensing opportunities. Medical device manufacturers, technology firms, or individuals passionate about advancing innovative healthcare solutions are invited to collaborate or license the technology. Partnerships can focus on optimizing the design, scaling production, and facilitating successful market entry. [1] Tham, Y., Li, X., Wong, T. Y., Quigley, H. A., Aung, T., & Cheng, C. (2014). Global Prevalence of Glaucoma and Projections of Glaucoma Burden through 2040. Ophthalmology, 121(11), 2081–2090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.05.013

In manufacturing, critical end-of-line inspections often remain manual due to the rigidity of traditional machine vision solutions. Although various inspection solutions have been developed over the years, widespread adoption has been hindered by implementation challenges, lengthy model training times, and high costs. For manufacturers dealing with rapidly evolving products, legacy purpose-built systems become harder to maintain. For them it is advantageous to invest in a manual process and team that can adapt and innovate throughout their product lifecycle. However, this approach is restrictive since manual quality checks performed have 15-20% undetected errors due to human error and oversight. The technology owner has leveraged on AI-powered workflows and advancement in process intelligence to develop a vision-based inspection technology solution for autonomous quality checks. This solution surpasses traditional solution rule-based system by being able to have the ability to learn features from surface and flag instances of deviation while allowing easy modification by non-expert personnel to accommodate any product changes. The AI capabilities enable faster training with fewer datasets to train models and detect errors effectively while enabling identification of individual products and prediction of component-specific errors. In addition, this technology solution provides multitasking and 3D inspection capabilities, allowing more than one type of concurrent inspection and catering for larger and complex geometry objects. The technology owner has previously conducted successful quality assurance pilot tests within the automobile, precision engineering, defence and FMCG industries. The owner is currently seeking collaboration partners to empower manufacturers to maintain high-quality standards while keeping pace with rapid product evolution, ultimately reducing costs and improving overall production outcomes.

Industries involved in dehydration processes often face significant challenges, including high energy consumption, excessive water usage, and limited capacity to recover waste heat efficiently. These inefficiencies lead to increased operational costs, wasted resources, and a substantial environmental footprint, including higher carbon emissions and water wastage.  This technology offers an innovative solution to these challenges by utilizing specially engineered membranes to condense water vapor from hot and humid air or gas streams. This process not only produces high-quality liquid water for reuse but also dehumidifies and cools the gas stream, which can be recirculated to absorb low-grade heat for further material dehydration. By integrating membrane condensers into industrial operations, companies can improve energy and water efficiency, recover valuable resources, reduce cooling water needs, and minimize emissions and environmental impact. With applications spanning HVAC, food drying, ingredient concentration, desalination, and wastewater treatment, this versatile technology enables industries to lower costs while achieving more sustainable and eco-friendly operations.  The tech owner seeks industrial partners for test-bedding and potential adoption of their proprietary technology, particularly in sectors like F&B, laundry, commercial buildings, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, wastewater treatment, or any industries using water-cooling or air-drying processes. 

The cement industry faces significant challenges, including durability issues, high CO₂ emissions (up to 8% of global emissions), and costly maintenance, particularly in harsh environments like marine and industrial settings. Infrastructure in such conditions suffers a 20-40% reduction in service life, contributing to over $100 billion in annual global repair costs. Addressing these issues, a nanotechnology platform has been developed to create next-generation green cements. These cements utilize nano-engineering and low-energy geo-engineering, converting waste and low-value materials into sustainable, high-performance solutions.  Products:  Type A: Geopolymeric Mortar for Repair and Protection  Crack repair, surface protection and insulation panels. High compressive strength, 2x lifespan of traditional cement, fire resistant and impermeable to water/chemicals. Type B: Eco-cement Marine ecosystems, precast blocks and reef regeneration. High compressive strength, marine compatible and captures CO2. Both cements are VOC free, recyclable, and suitable for extreme environments. Next-gen developments include lightweight, CO2-capturing, and sensor integrated materials, advancing sustainable construction.  The technology owner is seeking collaboration opportunities with cement manufacturers for co-pilot testing, R&D co-development, or technology licensing partnerships, aiming to revolutionize the cement industry through innovative, sustainable solutions.  

According to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in Singapore, 90% of Singapore residents' consumption of sodium exceeds the daily recommended intake, with the average consumption at 3620 mg, nearly double of the recommended 2000 mg per day. As a result, one in six Singapore residents report health problems like hypertension and hypolipidaemia. In an effort to curb this, HPB launched the "Less Salt, More Taste" campaign in 2024 to encourage the food manufacturing and food service industry to change their recipes and add less salt and sauces, or switch to use lower-sodium alternatives for salt, sauces and seasonings. Manufacturers are also encouraged to increase the supply of lower-sodium ingredients for the food service sector. Consumers are also encouraged to choose low sodium options, or use less salt in their home cooking. This sodium reduction strategy aims to reduce Singaporeans’ sodium intake by 15% by 2026.   

The company is a global FMCG manufacturer with a wide variety of products and brands in their portfolio. There is a shift in how consumers are engaging with brands with a growing focus on the overall experience rather than just the products. In one aspect, consumers are looking for multi-sensory experiences, and in another aspect, consumers are changing the way they choose to socialise, increasingly relying on online and immersive technologies for those experiential moments with friends and family located apart. As a result, the company is looking to develop innovative technological solutions that will enhance consumers’ experience of consumption and provide consumers with deeper, more memorable brand connections. This will help enhance interaction and engagement with their target audience while offering their consumers emotional and psychological benefits thus encouraging purchase.

Satay has been a beloved comfort food for generations of Singaporeans. To meet the ever-growing demand, one satay business is looking to automate its production to ensure consistent supply while maintaining operational excellence. By embracing automation, the goal is to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and continue delivering the same high-quality satay that customers know and love. The satay company is seeking to work with automation companies to design an equipment portion and line the meats for skewering. 

Supported by the government’s "30 by 30" initiative, Singapore aims to produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030, emphasising sustainability in its food production practices. A local fish farm believes in eating well and respecting the environment, where fish are given space to swim in the ocean with tides and currents. These fishes are farmed without any growth enhancements. More than 70% of the farm is made of reused materials and we use renewable solar energy for power. Milkfish is a hardy fish to farm. However, with over 200 tiny bones, it has not gain popularity with consumers. Manual removal of these bones are labour intensive. Therefore, the local fish farm would like to work with automation companies to customise an equipment to automate the deboning process of milkfish.