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Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 6th Edition
Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 6th Edition
ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) has been an initiative that serves as an instrumental platform in the ongoing global effort to tackle pressing sustainability issues. Since its inception in 2019, SOIC has consistently played a significant role in fostering innovative solutions to address environmental threats and promote sustainable practices on a global scale, starting from Singapore.
Organised by Enterprise Singapore, the challenge brings together visionary industry partners and dynamic innovators to collaboratively develop groundbreaking solutions across sectors.
OBJECTIVES
Addressing Global Challenges
The programme aims to channel collective innovation towards devising pragmatic solutions that can effectively mitigate the unprecedented challenges that the world faces.
Fostering Collaborative Innovation
SOIC creates an environment where industry partners, startups, and innovators collaborate to co-develop sustainable solutions, encouraging a synergistic exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Promoting Local and Regional Impact
Placing an emphasis on local and regional relevance, SOIC ensures that co-developed solutions have a meaningful impact on immediate communities while retaining the potential for widespread adoption.
Accelerating Sustainable Entrepreneurship
By offering grants, funding opportunities, and real-world testing facilitated by industry pioneers, SOIC nurtures a supportive ecosystem for sustainable entrepreneurship, accelerating growth for impactful startups.
Driving Tangible Changes
By encouraging the development of tangible, actionable solutions, the programme strives to enact real change in both the business landscape and the broader sustainability agenda.
CHECK OUT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS!
2023 Edition
20 Challenge Statement Owners
22 Challenge Statements
4 Key Themes
Climate Change
Green Buildings
Sustainable Agriculture and Trade
Sustainable Materials
Matched Innovators
Challenge Statement Owners
Strategic Partners
Corporate Sponsor
Supporting Partners
2022 Edition
17 Challenge Statements Owners
20 Challenge Statements
2021 Edition
16 Challenge Statements Owners
27 Challenge Statements
2020 Edition
15 Challenge Statements Owners
15 Challenge Statements
2019 Edition
10 Challenge Statements Owners
14 Challenge Statements
SUCCESS STORIES
Challenge Statement Owner: Advario
Awarded Innovator: iFloat Solar
Advario (liquid storage logistics) is working with iFloat Solar (a commercial spin-off from Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore) to develop a prototype for a floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system off the shore of Jurong Island. The malleable floating solar PV is easy to deploy (can roll onto/back from sea easily) for maintainability.
Challenge Statement Owner: Haier
Awarded Innovator: Latheacond Technologies
Haier is working with Latheacond Technologies to develop a Vacuum Insulation Casing, an alternative insulation solution for refrigerators that can potentially increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprint.
Challenge Statement Owner: EM Services
Awarded Innovator: O.E. MANUFACTURING PTE LTD
EM Services is working with O.E. MANUFACTURING PTE LTD to develop an automated manipulator to enhance efficiency and crew safety for the tree-pruning process.
Challenge Statement Owner: Sentosa Development Corporation
Awarded Innovator: Ecosoft and Big Tiny
Sentosa Development Corporation is working with Ecosoft and BigTiny to develop sustainable infrastructure solutions on close-loop waste treatment systems and off-grid modular accommodations.
Challenge Statement Owner: Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania and Juice Products New Zealand Limited
Awarded Innovator: Open Sesame
Open Sesame is working with Sumitomo Corporation Asia and Oceania and JPNZ to develop symbiotic products with the JPNZ carrot pomace by-product flow to achieve circularity.