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 analysis, manufacturing, validation and so much more.

Featuring IPI’s top tech offers and trending tech areas
Exciting innovation in robotics, health and sustainability lie on the horizon for Singapore’s technology landscape.

From cleaning robots that rove around universities and airport terminals to health monitoring wearables that measure a variety of physical parameters, 2021 saw a host of innovative solutions emerging from Singapore.

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 times, companies that dedicate resources to innovation can thrive and even expand.

Professionalising processes to attract investment
With a keen understanding of the medtech ecosystem, IPI Innovation Advisor Prof Ignatius Rasiah helps companies take their technology from research to market-ready products.

How the pandemic gave global healthcare a push
Healthcare technology and services have developed exponentially in the past two years. At TechInnovation 2021, experts discussed the role of medical professionals and the patient journey in a post-pandemic world.

Building a greener future through architecture and design
At TechInnovation 2021, experts spoke about how energy-saving design and smart architecture can pave the way for a more sustainable urban environment for Singapore.

Sustainable design: the key to unlocking a greener future
Ecological design can create greener spaces, reduce waste and transform businesses as we discovered at TechInnovation 2021.

Why together is better for innovation
At TechInnovation 2021, enterprises went digital in search of innovative solutions and valuable partnerships globally.

While trade secrets and confidential recipes remain a part of commercial success, in recent years, companies have become more open to collaboration and sharing information.

An appetite for change
Technological advances and design thinking approaches offered food for thought at TechInnovation 2021 as experts discussed the future of Asia’s agricultural sector.

Humans have an inseparable relationship with food that is deeply embedded in our culture, health and environmental footprint. However, mass producing an extensive array of fresh produce or processed food for billions of people worldwide comes with a steep resource cost.

Empowering the food and tech startups through open innovation
At TechInnovation 2021, MNCs and SMEs came together during the IPHatch session to learn how strong leadership, upskilling, and meaningful collaboration can lead to sustainable and successful innovation.

Designed to address the growing threat of climate change, solutions like energy storage systems, efficient irrigation methods and green transportation systems prove that technology and innovation are integral when it comes to minimising waste and pollution.