At RIE Industry Day 2019, a panel of experts shared their insights on how businesses can effectively tap on partnerships with public research institutions to stay ahead of the curve in Industry 4.0.

Going green and growing sustainably 

 Find out how this Singapore-based company used an open innovation strategy to cope with tectonic shifts in the global chemicals industry.

While pigments and dyes add colour to our world, not all of them are environmentally friendly. Should these chemicals leach into streams and lakes untreated, for example, they may cause harm to the organisms that reside in or drink from those water bodies.

What innovation teams need to know and do
 Introspection, extrospection, technical ability and interaction skills are critical for implementing effective open innovation strategies in organisations. 

Getting ahead with AI and IoT
 Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, companies can streamline their operations and create value for their clients.

If there’s one thing that organisations crave more than anything in the modern digital economy, it’s data. By collecting and analysing data, companies can optimise their processes, monitor and adapt to changes in consumer behaviour, as well as take a predictive approach towards managing their resources.

A water filtration membrane made of ceramic, and a water purification system the size of a suitcase. Liquinex’s innovative water treatment solutions are capturing the attention of international companies – thanks to events like IPI’s TechInnovation.

Most industrial factories produce some form of waste-water that has to be treated before being discharged into the sewers.

Fuelling the future with open innovation
 Cleaner energy sources are needed now more than ever before, and Adec Thng of EnergyNova is confident that hydrogen fuel can provide for society's energy needs.

If you were to consume a conventional Vitamin C pill, it would disintegrate as soon as it is swallowed, releasing all the Vitamin C at once. In contrast, a controlled-release pill would gradually release the same content, providing sustained absorption throughout the day. Now picture this pill, a hundred times larger in size, treating the environment. This is what Hydroemission, a Singapore-based materials science company, is developing and manufacturing.

Bringing clean water to the masses with open innovation
 The sharing and co-development of synergistic water purification techniques will help secure the world's supply of clean, drinkable water, says Bashir Ahmad, CEO of Liquinex Group.

The launch of SPECS and CoolestSG
 Two consortia have been officially launched to spearhead efforts in commercialising technology for smarter energy and thermal management. 

Functionalising surfaces with novel materials
 There's no sugar coating it - dirty walls and windows are unsightly. These three TechOffers could help keep buildings spick and span. 

The gecko’s foot is often referenced as an inspiration for self-cleaning materials. Minute structures on the reptile’s soles and toes allow it to adhere to vertical surfaces, but unlike tape that has fallen on sand, the gecko’s feet do not accumulate dirt and lose their stickiness over time.