Website: https://www.openinnovationnetwork.sg/national-innovation-challenges/?utm_source=partner-website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nic-p1-innovationcall
Application Deadline: 28 August 2020, 1600h (SGT/GMT +8)
Enterprise Singapore, the Information Media Development Authority, and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have set aside S$40m to launch a new series of National Innovation Challenges (NICs).
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the economy, enterprises must adapt and respond rapidly to the evolving needs of the marketplace.
The NIC will accelerate the development and deployment of industry-led innovative solutions to help companies address immediate needs for safe reopening, as well as mid- and long-term sector challenges, to ultimately emerge strongly in the post-COVID world.
If you’ve got an innovative idea and are looking to make a difference, we invite you to access our challenge statements and send in a proposal via the links below.
A MARKETPLACE FOR INNOVATION
BE A PROBLEM SOLVER
Pitch solutions to address the pain points and challenges of problem owners.
DEVELOP AND DEPLOY
Receive support and funding to develop, test-bed, and commercialise your solutions swiftly.
CO-INNOVATE WITH PARTNERS
Work with government agencies, research institutions, trade associations & chambers and corporates through the Open Innovation Network.
CHALLENGE STATEMENTS
SafeEvent
An integrated crowd control system for visitors and exhibitors of events to facilitate effective screening, contact tracing, and crowd density detection.
Application Deadline:
28 August 2020, 1600 hours (SGT/GMT +8)
Track and Trace for Ports
A wearable track and trace solutions for port workers, to enable more efficient COVID-related risk control, mitigation, and intervention with minimal manpower for supervision.
Application Deadline:
28 August 2020, 1600 hours (SGT/GMT +8)
Machine Learning and AI for Resource Management
A cost-effective and user-friendly ML/AI enabled solution to measure and optimise manpower and equipment productivity.
Application Deadline:
TBC
SafeSite
A digital tool to facilitate the integrated management of worksites and workers to ensure a COVID-safe work environment, thereby mitigating manpower and supply chain risks.
Application Deadline:
28 August 2020, 1600 hours (SGT/GMT +8)
RFID Tagged Airfreight Shipments
A standardised and cost-effective RFID labelling system for piece-level tracking at all stages of shipment.
Application Deadline:
TBC
SafeVisit
A 5G-enabled virtual platform with remote access and interaction to create a novel and immersive tourism, heritage, and cultural experience for visitors.
Application Deadline:
28 August 2020, 1600 hours (SGT/GMT +8)
Automated Inspection of Shipping Containers
An autonomous or remote inspection solution that can effectively detect, assess and classify defects on containers.
Application Deadline:
TBC