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205 Innovation Challenges
1264 Challenge Statements
708 Challenge Owners

*Since Nov 2019

 

 

 

THE NATIONAL GATEWAY TO OPEN INNOVATION

Explore the new Open Innovation Network, and connect with startups, SMEs, researchers, public agencies and corporates to co-develop your solutions.

 

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WHY OPEN INNOVATION

Solve problems in-house, or crowdsource for ideas? Apart from relying on internal expertise, more companies are now embracing open innovation to co-create solutions with external partners. Here’s why open innovation can work for you too.

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DIVIDE THE RISKS

Share the risk of experimentation with your innovation partners.

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ACCELERATE YOUR SOLUTIONS

Build on each other’s strengths to speed up your product’s time-to-market.

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EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

Pave the way for more business opportunities and future collaborations.

BENEFITS

More options, better and faster solutions. Learn the benefits of open innovation for both challenge owners and solvers, and join the challenge.

 

SOLVERS

    Think you or your company may have viable solutions to our challenges? Through the Open Innovation Network, you can:

    • Get support and funding to develop and test your products’ market fit
    • Widen the commercial application of your solutions
    • Build credibility and capabilities as innovators and researchers

     

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    CHALLENGE OWNERS

      Share your challenge statements and crowdsource for innovative solutions. Through Open Innovation Network, you can:

      • Tap the ecosystem of startups and SMEs, and other sources for a wider pool of ideas
      • Co-develop solutions faster to address market needs
      • Develop innovation capabilities through collaboration

       

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      GET INSPIRED

      Find out how others have accessed open innovation with success.

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      LATEST CHALLENGES

      Search ongoing challenges awaiting your solutions.

      Australia Green Economy Innovation Challenge

      Australia Green Economy Innovation Challenge

      The challenge provides a platform for startups and SMEs to work directly with companies that are committed to decarbonisation targets, and to fast-track their market entry into Australia.

      • Co-innovation and paid pilot opportunities with companies in Australia. POC Development grant of up to S$20,000.
      • Ends 7 Jun 2024
      Agri-techEnergy & ChemicalsInfrastructureLand TransportUrban Solutions
      Food Robotic Challenge

      Food Robotic Challenge

      Unlocking Innovation in Food and Beverage robotic Distribution with Vitalo GmbH.

      • Winners receive funding for prototype development of 100k€ and benefit from invaluable mentoring by Vitalo GmbH.
      • Ends 22 May 2024
      Circular Economy & SustainabilityDigital/ICTFood ManufacturingFood ServicesSustainable Energy
      Built Environment Accelerate to Market Programme (BEAMP) Cycle 5

      Built Environment Accelerate to Market Programme (BEAMP) Cycle 5

      This year, BEAMP returns to facilitate the adoption of advanced building technologies, aiming for greater sustainability, quality, and productivity in the building and construction sector.

      • Opportunities to co-develop and test solutions with challenge statement owners, in addition to funding opportunities.
      • Ends 10 May 2024
      Circular Economy & SustainabilityInfrastructureReal Estate