As Japan and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations, the March 2026 edition of the Japanese Corporates Technology Innovation (JCTI) Launchpad Networking Event brought the cross-border innovation between the two countries to life. 

The JCTI Launchpad is helping Singapore SMEs turn global connections into real business outcomes, by partnering them with leading Japanese corporations to co-develop and pilot new solutions.

Authored by Mango Loo, PhD, Manager, Advisory & Technology at IPI Singapore.

Authored by Kho Rui Min, Manager, Advisory & Technology at IPI Singapore.

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[TechInnovation Feature] This story highlights how IPI Singapore and TechInnovation enable co-creation between a Singapore startup and a global MNC, accelerating real-world validation and deployment.

Discover nine practical and innovative technologies from regional IHLs that are helping industries advance sustainability and solve real-world challenges in Asia.

Institutes of higher learning (IHLs) have long been at the heart of driving innovation in the region. From nurturing the next generation of research talent to embarking on collaborations that translate research into solutions that address market needs and advance societal progress - IHLs continue to push the boundaries of innovation and technology.

[TechInnovation Feature] Multi-generational businesses are transforming through innovation to remain relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. 

IPI Singapore’s Innovation Advisor Wong Hong Wai shares how SMEs in Singapore can leverage international standards and accreditation to build trust, ensure compliance, and unlock sustainable growth in new markets.