Hardware, heartware and partnerships will future-proof Singapore’s industries
 Find out how Singapore’s construction, electronics, and energy and chemicals sectors are being transformed to meet the demands of the future economy.

Keeping pace with a rapidly evolving global economy means forecasting ahead and constantly challenging the status quo. By planting the seeds of progress in the present day, countries can better position themselves to flourish in the future.

Economic growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand
 Innovations in urban solutions and sustainability are essential for Singapore's survival and continued success on the global stage. 

The gold standard for perishable food: an unbroken cold chain

If you’re in Punggol and happen to be hungry, there’s a vending machine you can head to. But forget about snacks like candy bars and potato chips, this machine dispenses ready-to-eat, piping hot chili crab from restaurant chain, House of Seafood.

While some may worry about the texture and taste of the vacuum-sealed crabs, others are more concerned with how safe the meals are for consumption.

Brokering international partnerships with IPI. 

IPI Singapore is a gateway to global innovations, helping local and regional enterprises tap on technological solutions for future growth.

It is one thing to be an inventor and quite another to be an entrepreneur. Dr. Sze Tiam Lin, senior director of the IPI, found this out back in 1997 when he developed a short-message-service (SMS) smart queue messaging system. While applying for a patent for his invention, Sze had an epiphany.

The “last mile” problem in logistics refers to the last leg in the delivery of a product from supplier to customer. It is often the least efficient link in the supply chain. For local third-party logistics company, Courex Pte Ltd, which supports retailers in their logistics operations, it saw opportunities to use technology to improve its operations in this final crucial stage to overcome challenges in delivering goods in dense urban cities.