SWITCH 2021

Centres of Innovation provide tech solutions and R&D support for firms

Centres of Innovation provide tech solutions and R&D support for firms

Order processing at logistics company SIM Solutions used to be tedious and labour-intensive - customers sent in orders through various channels including email, text message, handwritten forms and fax...

Open collaboration, non-dilutive funding can nurture more homegrown biotechs
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Open collaboration, non-dilutive funding can nurture more homegrown biotechs

THE pandemic has put Singapore biotech research on the global stage, thanks to more open collaboration across the industry.

Joining forces to develop innovative solutions

Joining forces to develop innovative solutions

Most companies typically try to solve problems internally, but the best ideas can sometimes come from outside.

Deep tech pitching competition a vital launching pad for innovative startups

Deep tech pitching competition a vital launching pad for innovative startups

Pitching competitions are a chance for promising startups to finetune their messages, gain visibility and build strategic connections.

Singapore-based startups raise S$11.2b in 9M 2021, more than double the whole of 2020

Singapore-based startups raise S$11.2b in 9M 2021, more than double the whole of 2020

SINGAPORE remained the top destination in South-east Asia for startup investments in the first 9 months of this year, generating more than half of the total deal quantum in the region.

Singapore launches market access programme with South Korea for bilateral business partnerships

Singapore launches market access programme with South Korea for bilateral business partnerships

SINGAPORE has launched a market access programme with South Korea, Rainmaking Expand Korea, giving companies from both countries access to government programmes and partnerships to expand.

Singapore startups and SMEs can now tap onto Russia through ESG's network

Singapore startups and SMEs can now tap onto Russia through ESG's network

SINGAPORE startups and SMEs will soon have a direct line to expand to the Russian market. Enterprise Singapore (ESG) will be extending its Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) network to include Moscow, s...

Factories of the future will be powered by innovative digital solutions

Factories of the future will be powered by innovative digital solutions

The pandemic has accelerated the transition towards Industry 4.0, as manufacturers adapt to supply chain and manpower disruptions

Singapore sets aside an additional S$180m for AI research; launches two new AI programmes

Singapore sets aside an additional S$180m for AI research; launches two new AI programmes

SINGAPORE will set aside an additional S$180 million on top of the S$500 million committed for artificial intelligence (AI) research, said Deputy Prime Minister, Heng Swee Keat at the Singapore Fintec...

Full speed ahead

Full speed ahead

How Unilever is accelerating on its promise to people and the planet with innovation-led partnerships