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.

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.

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.

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.

IPI Innovation & Technology Senior Manager, Adeline Chan, advises businesses to consider the potential of transforming agri-food side streams—products that are typically discarded—into valuable products for growth and sustainability.

Authored by: Leonard Chong

• Precision fermentation is revolutionising the food industry by offering sustainable, health-conscious, and economically viable alternatives to traditional food production methods.
• This technology is gaining traction in Singapore, with support from the government, Institutes of Higher Learning and food-based MNCs that have taken root locally.