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2021 Water-Waste-Food Virtual Market Entry Programme – Singapore (CLOSED)

 
 

OVERVIEW OF WATER-WASTE-FOOD (WWF) LANDSCAPE IN SINGAPORE AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

In a report by Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, across Southeast Asia (SEA), waste is causing tainted water, failed crops and respiratory illnesses. Recycling rates throughout the world, but especially in SEA, remain low. The largest waste generating SEA countries — Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand are facing system-wide waste management challenges. Attracting high demand for infrastructural development, urbanisation and environmentally sustainable solutions to transform into more liveable cities. 

According to the UN Report on waste management in ASEAN, the combination of rapid population growth, urbanisation and more complex waste composition poses significant challenges, but also opportunities. Nordic solutions can play well into ongoing trends for turning waste into value, enhanced producers responsibility and resource management. Adoption of environmentally sound technologies tailored to local conditions is crucial and supported by the government, investors and regional organisations such as the UN and ADB.

In 2021, Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) continues to build more opportunities for Nordic technology startups, scale-ups and growth companies operating under the Circular Economy theme. Our Water-Waste-Food Programme will provide Nordic companies with opportunities to expand their foothold in Singapore and Southeast Asia. NIH-SG shares the mission to bridge water-waste-food related delegations with its core partners from Business Sweden, Innovation Norway, Embassy of Finland, and Business Iceland.

Gateway to Asia: If you are thinking about scaling up quickly in the Asian region, Singapore’s strategic geographical location is a gateway to the high-growth markets of Southeast Asia. Nordic companies can reach the region by partnering with companies and organisations operating in Singapore and beyond.

HOW TO JOIN THE NIH-SG WATER-WASTE-FOOD VIRTUAL MARKET ENTRY PROGRAMME 2021?

• Step 1: Understand the Water-Waste-Food programme structure and package details.

• Step 2: Submit your online application before 15 March 2021.

• Step 3: Be patient while we review your application. Our NIH-SG team will contact you via e-mail if you have been selected for the programme.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • You are a Nordic company from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, or Denmark.

  • You have digital or tech solutions to address challenges in water-waste-food sectors in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

PARTICIPATION FEE

  • SGD 4,000 (excluding 7% GST) per company*

  • Participation fee for existing NIH-SG members is the same. You will get a 12-month membership extension for free. This will be added to your existing contract period.

    *For Danish companies, the participation fee will be double. Email us (sg@nordicinnovationhouse.com) for more info.

PROGRAMME PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Material package and briefing

  • Series of preparation webinars 

  • Preparation support with presentations and pitching 

  • Group sessions and tailored individual virtual meetings

  • Virtual investor pitching event 

  • Virtual technology matchmaking event 

  • Visibility in NIH-SG Water-Waste-Food Market Entry Programme marketing and communication materials

  • 12-month NIH-SG membership with all benefits

PROGRAMME TIMELINE

Two-week programme period:
Week 1 > April 19th - 23rd
Week 2 > April 26th - 30th

Updated 24 February 2021

Updated 24 February 2021

PROGRAMME PHASES

Updated 22nd January 2021

Updated 22nd January 2021

UPCOMING PARTNER INFO WEBINARS

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Date: 3 MAR 2021 (WED)
Time: 16:00 (SGT) / 08:00 (ISL)/ 09:00 (SWE/NOR) / 10:00 (FIN)
Agenda & Signup: http://bit.ly/wwf-nihsg-adb-undp-3mar

As part of the NIH-SG WWF Programme, this partner info webinar will provide Nordic companies with a good opportunity to understand what kind of solutions ADB Ventures and UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development Singapore are looking for and how they operate in Southeast Asia.

Date: 8 MAR 2021 (MON)
Time: 16:00 (SGT) / 08:00 (ISL)/ 09:00 (SWE/NOR) / 10:00 (FIN)
Agenda & Signup: http://bit.ly/wwf-nihsg-sembcorp-8mar

NIH-SG welcomes Sembcorp Industries, a leading provider of sustainable solutions, driven by its purpose to do good and play its part in building a sustainable future. The company delivers innovative solutions that support the energy transition and sustainable development. For more details about Sembcorp water-related services and operations, register for this partner info webinar!

WHAT TO EXPECT?

In 2020, NIH-SG has also organised virtual market entry programmes themed Nordic Health (summary link) and Smart Cities (summary link), connecting a total of 35 Nordic companies with over 360 professionals, academics, innovators, and investors in these two programmes. Click on the links to discover the summary of activities in each theme!

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