Digitalisation and operational consistency are the building blocks for the successful international expansion of SMEs. Guided by Innovation Advisors and Tech Experts at IPI Singapore, these principles can be translated into actionable steps for SMEs looking to scale with clarity and confidence.
Singapore-based sustainable packaging innovators, Aegis Packaging, are gunning for growth with the help of IPI Singapore’s ecosystem of partners and innovation advisors.
To stay competitive in a fast-evolving food industry, SMEs must embrace innovation. This five-step guide shows how they can do so with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Authored by: Dr Gan Heng Hui
With global populations ageing rapidly, the demand for functional foods that support longevity and well-being is rising. IPI Tech Expert and founder of Kairos Integrated Food Solutions Dr Gan Heng Hui shares key considerations for product formulation, commercialisation strategies and how Singapore’s food SMEs can leverage innovation networks to thrive in the healthy ageing sector.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Singapore’s economy—, creating jobs, and contributing about 48% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet behind every thriving SME lies a story of hard work, resilience, and the daily battle against business challenges.
IPI Innovation Advisor Dr Rebecca Lian highlights how Singapore’s food SMEs can effectively overcome product development and market expansion challenges by leveraging external expertise, rigorous validation and open innovation.
From precision fermentation to biodegradable packaging, the food industry is cooking up new solutions with the help of emerging technologies. Find out how can SMEs prepare for a fast-evolving food innovation landscape.
Find out how Lek Lim Nonya Kueh turned to IPI’s innovation advisors to improve production methods and market strategy.
Traditional kueh and cleaning supplies may not be the first industries one thinks of when it comes to innovation, but in the competitive landscape of Singapore’s business ecosystem, consistent innovation and improvement are key to staying ahead.
The healthcare industry is on the brink of a major transformation, moving beyond digitalisation (Healthcare 3.0), connected care and artificial intelligence (Healthcare 4.0) into the next era: