Innovation Challenges

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Open Category - The Liveability Challenge

This year’s Open Category welcomes sustainability-focused solutions that will be channelled to The Liveability Challenge 2023. 

The Liveability Challenge (TLC) is a global platform that hunts for and accelerates the launch of innovative solutions to urban challenges of the 21st century in cities in the tropics. Established in 2018, TLC has grown to become Asia's largest sustainability solutions platform with a global reach and a reputation for helping companies whose innovative technologies are disrupting industries, to create a significant positive impact on society and the planet.

TLC is looking to build on its efforts in enabling solutions that remove carbon emissions at scale, including:

• Revolutionary technology-based carbon capture, utilisation and storage solutions that effectively capture, and convert carbon emissions into useful products, for example, building materials, reclamation sand or synthetic fuels;
• Low-carbon solutions for energy, urban infrastructure, transport and logistics that generate cost-effective energy from renewable sources, for example, hydrogen, wind and tidal energy;
• Solutions that significantly reduce the carbon emissions produced by industries and buildings, for example, cooling systems;
• Solutions that drastically reduce the negative impact of climate change, for example, mitigating extreme heat, and urban heat island effect.

Your solution should be:

• Carbon negative in the overall lifecycle and have zero or minimal externalities;
• Technology-based (physical or chemical);
• Commercially viable and scalable; and
• Feasible to conduct a pilot in Singapore. 

Note: To have your solution considered for the Open Category, please remember to check the relevant checkbox on our application form, and answer the additional questions. 

For SOIC 2023, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Temasek Foundation (TF) are partnering on an SOIC Open Category, to provide additional support for innovators in the The Liveability Challenge (TLC) Climate Change domain. 

TLC is a global crowdsourcing platform that hunts for and accelerates the commercialisation  of innovative solutions that address urban challenges in the tropics. Established in 2018, TLC has grown to become one of Asia's largest sustainability solutions platform with a global reach – helping companies with cutting-edge technologies create a significant positive impact on the planet and people

In 2024, TLC will continue to offer a total prize pool of S$2 million so that more disruptive innovations can realise their full potential.

SOIC 2023 Open Category for Climate Change domains

We are inviting innovative solutions relating to these specific Climate Change domains to submit their pitch decks and pilot plans under the SOIC 2023 Open Category x TLC:

1. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage solutions; and
2. Emerging renewable energy (e.g. green hydrogen, wind/tidal energy).

Opportunities for applicants of SOIC 2023 Open Category 

Innovators applying to the SOIC 2023 Open Category for the domains stated above will be automatically entered into TLC, so you do not have to apply for SOIC 2023 and TLC separately. The applications will then be evaluated under both SOIC 2023 and TLC. You will also stand a chance to win prizes and access opportunities from both challenges. 

Here are the full benefits for applicants to the SOIC 2023 Open Category:

• Automatic entry to TLC (Climate Change track), with an opportunity to compete for the TLC prizes (S$1 million for Climate Change track and other potential investments); 
• An opportunity to compete for a S$75,000 cash prize, sponsored by Hexagon Group under SOIC 2023; 
• Exposure to the Amplifier programme, organised by Temasek Trust ecosystem entities; Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) and the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP), with an opportunity to be invited to apply to participate as mentees to gain access to catalytic capital, mentorship, commercial opportunities, and professional services support; and 
• Exposure to growth catalysts, such as VCs, through SOIC 2023 partners and events.

Please note that being invited to apply to the Amplifier programme does not provide applicants priority during evaluation. 

More on SOIC 2023 Open Category domains

SOIC 2023 Open Category x TLC is looking for solutions that can remove carbon emissions at scale, including:

• Revolutionary technology-based carbon capture, utilisation and storage solutions that effectively capture and convert carbon emissions into useful products, for example, building materials, reclamation sand, or synthetic fuels
• Low-carbon solutions for energy, urban infrastructure, transport and logistics that generate cost-effective energy from renewable sources, for example, hydrogen, wind, and tidal energy
• Solutions that significantly reduce the carbon emissions produced by industries and buildings, for example, cooling systems
• Solutions that drastically reduce the negative impact of climate change, for example, mitigating extreme heat and urban heat island effect
  

Your solution should be:

• Carbon negative in the overall lifecycle and have zero or minimal externalities;
• Technology-based (physical or chemical);
• Commercially viable and scalable; and
• Feasible to conduct a pilot in Singapore or within Southeast Asia
  

For more information, please visit the following websites:

• The Liveability Challenge presented by Temasek Foundation
• Temasek Trust’s Amplifier Programme, by PAA and CIIP
• Hexagon Group

Challenge Owner(s)	Lidl & Kaufland Asia

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Sustainable Packaging for Domestic Appliance Products

How might we decrease the carbon footprint or increase the circularity of premium alcoholic beverage gift packaging?

Diageo is a global leader in the alcoholic beverage industry, renowned for its exceptional portfolio of iconic brands. Many of these have become synonymous with quality and enjoyment, including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, and Baileys. Beyond their commitment to crafting exceptional beverages, Diageo is dedicated to responsible and sustainable business practices, striving to have a positive impact on the communities and environments in which they operate. 

Premium spirits are commonly purchased as gifts. Diageo thus packages their spirits with gifting in mind, ensuring that they are attractive for this purpose. At present, recyclable cardboard is mainly used.  Some packaging are made to hold only the spirits bottle; others, designed to include gifts with purchase, for example, a pair of branded glasses. However, whilst the cardboard material is recyclable, consumers may dispose of it after the gift is presented.

Solutions for decreasing the carbon footprint include alternative packaging materials and design practices.  

Increasing the circularity will involve greener end-of-life management methods. The design can encourage and allow multiple uses or repurposes, extending the life of the packaging beyond its original purpose. The materials selected should easily be 100% recyclable (or compostable) within existing infrastructures. Consumers can be educated and incentivised on the return, reuse, or recycling of the packaging.

Furthermore, collaborations with suppliers and partners on a collection scheme or other solutions can help ensure the packaging remains in circulation for as long as possible. Proposals for innovative business models or partnerships that further enhance the circularity of the packaging are welcome.

Requirements

The packaging should:

• Have a carbon footprint of no more than 3kg of carbon emissions per 1kg of packaging (will need to be validated);
• Ensure that the glass bottles (usually weigh between 0.8 and 1kg, and come in 700ml and 1L sizes) are well protected; 
• Weigh less than 1kg;
• Be made from at least 60% recycled content; and be 100% recyclable
• Maintain a premium look and feel consistent with that of Diageo’s products; and
• Ideally use renewable energy as a power source in its production.

PILOT

The pilot will focus on creating a viable low-carbon packaging for Johnnie Walker 700ml or 1L bottles. The aim is to produce a viable, scalable product within 6 months.

Resources and incentives

Diageo will invest a pilot funding of up to SGD20,000 for R&D and production of a prototype for a solution that meets its needs.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Diageo shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

If the pilot is successful, the solution would be launched in markets during the year-end festive/gifting season beginning September 2024. This would involve packaging for 100,000 to 200,000 units.

If commercially viable and sustainable, the solution can potentially be scaled across Diageo’s portfolio of premium spirits globally.

Challenge Owner(s)	CNH Industrial
Industry Types(s)	Agri-tech

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Tracking and Tagging Crop Residues in Bales

How might we record a set of parameters of individual paddy straw bales (crop residues) that indicate the quality of each bale and thus its suitability for different uses?

CNH Industrial makes world-class equipment and technology for agriculture and construction. The company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its core brands, agricultural machinery manufacturers Case IH and New Holland. 

Crop residues are what is left on the land after the crop is harvested. Particularly in India, these residues are typically burned in the field. One key reason is the high amount of straw that is generated (7 to 15 tonnes of paddy straw per ha) and the short amount of time between harvest and the next seeding period. The harvest season typically lasts 20 to 30 days. 

The straw can be compacted into bales. However, during the harvest season, most baling operators are busy and do not pay much attention to straw quality, resulting in inconsistent quality in the bales.

Less than 10% of paddy straw is baled and used in biomass plants in north India. The Indian government is taking several measures to minimise the burning of crop residue and reduce air pollution, including setting up biomass-based energy generation plants to use the crop residue. 

 

How might we record a set of parameters of individual paddy straw bales (crop residues) that indicate the quality of each bale and thus its suitability for different uses?

CNH Industrial is looking for solution providers to improve the supply chain for farmers who deliver crop residues to offtakers, such as biomass energy plants, livestock feed producers, livestock feed producers, mushroom cultivators, etc. The goal is to reduce the amount of residues burned in the field, because the farmers can more easily sell them.

Recording and making available a set of parameters, such as bale weight, moisture content, geolocation, and quantity, helps to determine which bales are delivered to their respective offtakers. Currently, certain parameters like weight and moisture index from baling operators are available at the time of baling. Unfortunately, because a bale undergoes a number of logistical stages, it is not possible to keep track of all these parameters at the bale level. 

CNH Industrial believes that the offtaker will greatly benefit from a “bale passport” for each bale. This “passport” or label (for example, QR code or barcode) can be attached to each bale, considering the different bale shapes (square, round and large – more on this later) and types of wrapping (net, twine, and plastic film). The information associated with the label should be stored in an online database and can be assessed by a user using a device like a smartphone or laptop. 

Initially, CNH Industrial would try to set up baling machines with appropriate sensors that provide parameters such as bale weight, moisture index, product type, and nutrient parameters. Then, the parameters would be sent to the cloud and made available to the potential offtakers, who would be able to ascertain the quality of the product and choose which to select and when, based on the characteristics of the product, while also taking into consideration the distance from the field to their location.

So, the exchange of information between the farmer and the offtaker will improve operational efficiency and increase profitability for those who can monitor the quality.

 

What We Are Looking For

Challenge Owner(s)	JAPFA
Industry Types(s)	Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Wholesale Trade

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Water Recycling on Livestock Farms

How might we implement a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment solution for livestock and aquaculture facilities?

Headquartered in Singapore; Japfa employs more than 38,000 people across a vertically integrated network of modern farming, processing and distribution facilities in Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh. They specialise in producing protein staples (poultry, swine, aquaculture and beef) and consumer food that nourish millions of people.

Water plays a vital part in livestock farming and aquaculture. Implementing effective water treatment and disinfection measures significantly reduces the risk of disease outbreaks among poultry and livestock, mitigating potential economic losses and safeguarding food safety. 

Japfa consumes more than 14,000 megalitres of water annually. They aim to enhance water circularity and reduce water withdrawal used to feed animals and supply their operations, particularly in water-scarce areas where rainfall is relatively low or inconsistent throughout the year. 

They have five water recycling facilities in Indonesia, with four more facilities to be completed by December 2025. These facilities have treated over 80 megalitres of wastewater, which is then used in cleaning, washing and various other purposes. 

Japfa wants to sustainably increase the volume of wastewater treated, as well as improve the quality of the treated water so it can be applicable for more uses. Japfa is seeking more sustainable solutions than conventional water filtration or reverse osmosis systems due to constraints such as water scarcity, space limitations and energy intensity. 

 

Requirements

Water Quality –  The solution should purify the water enough for it to be reused for production processes, based on local industry standards (which differ from country to country). 

Energy Requirements –  The solution should use significantly less energy compared to traditional water treatment and RO systems. 

Cost Effectiveness –  The solution should cost less to procure and operate than traditional water treatment and RO systems. 

Scalability –  The solution should be scalable to accommodate the diverse needs of poultry, farm and processing operations of varying sizes. 

Ease of Integration – It should be easy to integrate the solution into existing poultry, farm or processing operations without causing significant disruptions. 

Japfa is not interested in solutions that solely rely on conventional reverse osmosis systems, as these have high energy requirements and thus a large carbon footprint. Additionally, solutions that do not address the affordability of the solution or offer substantial energy savings will not be considered.

 

PILOT

The solution will be piloted on one or more of Japfa’s farms in Indonesia, and should be completed within six months. 

Resources and incentives

Japfa is providing funding of up to S$50,000 and project management support for a trial.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Japfa shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Following a successful pilot, Japfa is interested to explore a potential collaboration:

• Become a launch customer of the startup: If the technical validation is successful, Japfa will consider a roll-out across various areas of operations and geographies. Besides Indonesia, they have facilities in Vietnam, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
• Jointly develop and potentially join in IP ownership;
• Make equity investment in the startup; and/or
• Jointly go to market to partners and customers.

 

Challenge Owner(s)	PT. Sukses Mantap Sejahtera
Industry Types(s)	Agri-tech, Wholesale Trade

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Alternative Uses of Sugarcane By-Products

 

How might we create value-added products from sugarcane by-products, thereby enhancing the sustainability and profitability of sugarcane processing?

Potential opportunities include processing the molasses into yeast, rum or ethanol. These are just three possibilities considered. Equally, the surplus bagasse could be palletised and exported for others to convert to energy, for example. Or it can be transformed into biodegradable food packaging, like bowls and plates. However, due to local conditions, SMS is not seeking solutions to turn bagasse into energy fed into the power grid.  

At present, by-products are put to good use by SMS, making it a very sustainable and circular economy-focused enterprise:

1. Bagasse and cane leaves fuel boilers producing energy to run the processing operations. Excess steam is condensed and reused in the boilers.
2. Mudcake is filtered during the process and  is used as fertiliser.
3. Molasses is currently sold to traders.

Innovators are encouraged to propose a new approach or use that SMS has not yet executed or considered.

What We Are Looking For

The execution of your proposed solution needs to be feasible with the local workforce that has relatively low technical skills. Also, your solution should prioritise the ease of adoption with minimal changes to existing processes. 

Your solution should have a clear and demonstrable Return-on-Investment (ROI), given the cost of investment in-plant, operating costs, and the revenue achieved from selling the value-added product(s). 

PILOT

The pilot needs to be aligned with availability of by-products from the harvest season in May to October 2024, in Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Resources and incentives

SMS is prepared to support the selected solution provider with plantation data, project management assistance, and access to pilot and test facilities.

SMS is also providing funding of S$10,000 for a trial: S$5,000 upon selecting an innovator and S$5,000 when the trial is completed with agreed outputs.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where SMS shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

As SMS intends to significantly increase production in the coming years, the volume of surplus by-products will be significant. The initial project will be tested in Indonesia, with the goal of introducing the product to the Indonesian and ASEAN markets.

Other Considerations

SMS is open to working with startups at any stage of maturity or ready-to-market solutions.

 

Challenge Owner(s)	(TTC AgriS) Thành Thành Công - Biên Hòa Joint Stock Company
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Wholesale Trade

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Transforming Bagasse into Sustainable Plastic Products

Challenge Owner(s)	Maha Chemicals

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Biotechnology-based Sustainable Surfactant Solution

Maha Chemicals Asia is a chemicals and solutions provider with offices in twelve countries across Asia. They specialise in the distribution of a wide range of industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, and raw materials for various industries including personal care, food and beverages, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. By 2025, Maha hopes to achieve sustainability in 80% of the solutions they provide to their partners - both business and environmental sustainability. 

Surfactants are crucial compounds found in numerous everyday products, such as soaps, detergents, shampoos, and cosmetics. In the surfactant industry, petrochemical-based surfactants have been used extensively in personal care and household products. However, a growing consumer awareness of health-related concerns has triggered a shift towards more natural surfactants, primarily those derived from coconut and palm oils.

However, with an increasing demand for palm and coconut oil-based surfactants, new sustainability-related challenges emerge. These oils are critical ingredients in human food, and with increasing demand concerns regarding food source scarcity have grown. To meet the soaring demand for these oils, land spaces, pesticide and fertiliser use increases to boost yields. Also, unethical producers contribute to environmental problems by engaging in unsustainable practices such as deforestation.

Efforts have been made by surfactant producers to explore alternative oils to replace palm and coconut oils such as sunflower, rapeseed  and soybean oils. However, production of these alternatives are not efficient as palm requires more land. Plus they compete with human food applications.

How might we develop a sustainable surfactant solution using biotechnology to reduce the strain on palm and coconut oil resources?

Maha seeks innovative solutions to produce surfactants by employing microorganisms, enzymes, or other biological means. Maha’s focus is on anionic charged biosurfactants, which they aim to use in toiletry and detergent applications. Anionic bio-surfactants offer several advantages in this context such as easy wash-off compared to other types of surfactants, effective cleaning with high foaming, ability to build viscosity with a mix of amphoteric in surfactant system and lower oil removal which can result in a "non-dry feel" after washing.

Having a solution to this challenge can help alleviate the strain on natural resources, lessen the environmental footprint, and promote the development of more eco-friendly and sustainable products.

What We Are Looking For

Estimated based on high purity surfactants > 80% surfactant active content.

PILOT

Flexible time frame, but the duration from the project's initiation to the creation of the first prototype should be less than 6 months.

The estimated timeframe for scaling up production is projected to be around 1 to 1.5 years.

Resources and incentives

Maha Chemicals is providing S$30,000 for the prototype stage and a further S$50,000 to scale up the solution. In addition, they will provide support for R&D and pilot sites.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Maha Chemicals shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Estimated Quantity After Scale-Up Production:

• Year 1: 50mt
• Year 2: 100mt
• Year 3: 300mt

Surfactant Application Priorities (Starting from Highest to Lowest):

Personal Care Application:

• Cleaning agent for use in products like shampoo, body wash, facial wash, and hand wash.
• Cationic surfactant for use as a conditioning agent for skin and hair, as well as for its antibacterial properties.
• Emulsifier and solubiliser for use in products such as creams, lotions, toners, essence, sunscreen, and makeup base.

Household Care Application:

• Cleaning agent for use in dishwashing, fabric detergent, and kitchen and floor surface cleaning.
• Cationic surfactant for antibacterial properties and as a fabric softener.
• Emulsifying and solubilising agent for household furniture care, car surface maintenance, and leather care.

Agriculture Application:

• Adjuvant for leaf penetration.
• Spreading agent.
• Emulsifier and solubiliser for use with pesticides and fertilisers.

Food Application:

• Emulsifier and solubiliser for use in beverages, bakery products, and other food applications.

Other Considerations

Maha Chemicals is actively seeking Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), startups, or research institutes capable of addressing their specific pain points. They are open to various forms of collaboration and engagement. This development project is intended to enhance their existing business line. Target markets are global. 

Ideally, potential candidates should meet one of the following criteria:

• High level of technology readiness. 
• Possess a well-defined production route, including feedstocks and raw materials, with a high likelihood of success.

Have the capacity for small-scale or laboratory-scale production, along with the necessary capabilities.

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Housing & Development Board (HDB)

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Renewable Energy Solutions and Emission Reduction

 1) How might we design new renewable energy solutions that generate and/or store energy for HDB buildings and estates?

2) How might we reduce operational carbon emissions for HDB buildings and estates?

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) in Singapore is responsible for public housing in Singapore. HDB plays a significant role in planning and developing public housing estates, managing housing policies, and providing affordable and quality housing options to the residents of Singapore. 

HDB is the largest driver for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Singapore today. Under the SolarNova programme implemented in 2014, HDB aggregates public sector demand for the installation of solar panels across HDB blocks and government sites. This generates more clean energy and helps to reduce carbon emissions, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change. 

On average, the solar energy generated by a typical HDB block is sufficient to meet the energy demand for the common services, for example, lifts, lights and water pumps. This enables the blocks to achieve net-zero energy consumption for the common areas, and can help town councils moderate increases in operating and maintenance costs. ​​Excess solar energy is channelled back to Singapore’s electrical grid. However, there is a limit of rooftops spaces and other suitable areas to install more PV systems.

As Singapore’s public housing developer, all estates are developed with sustainability in mind. HDB takes into consideration both operational carbon and embodied carbon emissions. Operational carbon refers to the carbon emissions produced during the use and operation of buildings and infrastructure, such as energy consumption. Embodied carbon, on the other hand, pertains to the carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and installation of construction materials. 

HDB is exploring:

1. Other forms of renewable energy solutions other than PV systems that can be integrated into HDB buildings and estates.  
2. Energy storage solutions that can store energy generated by existing PV systems OR your proposed non-PV system.
3. Solutions to reduce operational carbon emissions associated with the energy use in HDB buildings and estates.
   

The successful integration of renewable energy solutions has a profound impact on the HDB community. It leads to reduced energy costs, improved energy efficiency, and an overall enhanced living environment, building upon the foundation laid by the adoption of solar panels. This commitment aligns with the vision of sustainable urban living, where the well-being of residents and environmental responsibility coexist.

Your proposed solution should be cost-effective and provide a reasonable payback period, while also meeting the performance requirements and sustainability goals of HDB.

 

Requirements

Scalability: The proposed solution should be scalable and capable of implementation across multiple HDB estates through HDB's BTO projects or the Green Towns Programme. 

Integration:  The solution should seamlessly integrate with existing HDB infrastructure and systems, including the electrical grid and building management systems. It should not necessitate significant modifications to the current infrastructure.

Durability –  The solution should be durable and have a long lifespan, at least comparable to the current building materials and systems used in HDB estates. It should be capable of withstanding Singapore's harsh tropical climate and requiring minimal maintenance over its lifespan.

Cost-effectiveness –  The solution should be cost-effective to produce and use, offering a reasonable payback period and a low total cost of ownership. It should not substantially increase the construction or maintenance costs of HDB estates and should deliver long-term cost savings.

Safety and Compliance –  The solution must prioritise safety and comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as the Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) Green Mark certification and safety standards. It should not pose any safety risks to residents or the environment and should meet all applicable regulatory requirements.

PILOT

Pilot implementation will be supported by HDB Centre of Building Research. For new buildings, collaboration with the Building Research Institute (BRI) for the design of new HDB blocks may be necessary.

Our goal is to complete the development of the proposed solution within a two-year timeframe. This time encompasses both the solution development phase and testbedding at the Centre of Building Research.

Resources and incentives

Testbed Opportunities: The HDB Master Laboratory, Centre of Building Research, will offer testbed opportunities, enabling the development team to refine the solution in a controlled environment and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Mentorship: HDB Officers will offer mentorship to the development team, providing guidance and support throughout the process to align the proposed solution with HDB's goals and requirements.

Funding Support:  Innovators can consider incorporating elements of community engagement and education on the adoption of the solutions at public spaces. You can find out more and submit your proposals to SG Eco Fund at https://www.mse.gov.sg/sgecofund.

Deployment Opportunities: Successful solutions may be deployed in HDB buildings or estates through HDB's BTO projects or the Green Towns Programme, allowing the development team to scale up their solution and contribute to a more sustainable future for Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where the HDB shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Singapore is home to 1 million HDB flats located in 24 towns and three estates across the island. These flats accommodate about 80% of Singapore's resident population. The solutions, if successful, will be deployed to flats islandwide.

Other Considerations

Your proposed solution should be cost-effective and provide a reasonable payback period, while also meeting the performance requirements and sustainability goals of HDB.

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Keppel Corporation
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Urban Solutions

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Reduction of Plug-Load Energy Consumption

How might we minimise the energy consumption of plugged-in devices in tenanted office spaces, in order to reduce total building energy use by at least 5%?

Keppel Corporation is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel shapes cityscapes and user experience in the region with quality homes, green offices and malls, as well as integrated developments. Its diverse portfolio encompasses residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments in Asia.

Office buildings house a multitude of electrical devices and appliances, ranging from computers and office equipment to household appliances and charging stations for electric vehicles. Building owners and facility managers are looking for practical solutions to lower energy consumption without affecting its operations or the comfort of its occupants.

Keppel is looking to reduce energy consumption in its buildings by targeting plugged-in devices used by tenants who rent the office spaces in these buildings. Plug-load electricity accounts for approximately 25% of total building energy usage. Targeting this use not only reduces energy cost for the tenants, but also helps Keppel, the building owner, reach energy reduction goals.

It is imperative that there is minimal disruption to tenant operations during the implementation of your proposed solution. This includes shutting down power to critical areas, modifying existing infrastructure, or restricting device usage during operational hours. 

Requirements

Your solution should reduce electricity consumption attributed to plugged-in devices by at least 20%, in order to achieve the whole-building target (reduction by at least 5%).

Ideally, your solution can seamlessly integrate with Keppel’s existing building infrastructure and operate in the background, thus requiring minimal to no user intervention.

Some tenants use their office spaces at irregular hours or leave important processes running overnight. Solutions that require shutting off power to plugged-in devices based on time or motion would not be suitable in these cases.

PILOT

The solution will be test-bedded on one office floor (approximately 2,000sqm) and should not exceed S$50,000. The pilot should be complete within twelve months.

Resources and incentives

Keppel is offering funding for the pilot of up to S$50,000.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Keppel shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Keppel currently owns and/or manages around ten buildings in Singapore, China and Vietnam. Their target is to grow their funds under management (FUM) to SGD 100 billion by 2026 and SGD 200 billion by 2030. Your solution, if successful, can be implemented across the portfolio in markets like China, India, Korea, Japan and Australia.

Other Considerations

The preferred Technology Readiness Level is TRL 8 or 9.

Challenge Owner(s)	Chang Chun Group, Shing Leck Engineering Services

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Recovery of Low-Grade Heat Waste (80°C)

How might we optimise the recovery of low-grade heat waste (80 degrees Celsius for Chang Chun or 60 to 80 degrees Celsius for Shing Leck) and redirect the heat to a productive use within the manufacturing facility?

Chang Chun Group is an industrial conglomerate headquartered in Taiwan that operates in sectors including chemicals, plastics, and materials. Their industrial facilities are engaged in a range of processes that generate a significant amount of waste heat, which is often considered "low-grade" heat due to its relatively low temperature (80 degrees Celsius). Unless recovered, this waste heat is released into the environment, contributing to energy loss and impacting the environment.

Shing Leck Engineering Service (SLE) is a Singapore-based process plant engineering and construction services entity. SLE primarily serves the process sector. These are industries concerned with the processing of bulk resources into other products, and include pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, semiconductor, etc. Many of these industrial facilities generate a significant amount of "low-grade" heat (60-80 degrees Celsius). For instance, these facilities utilise power generators to produce electricity and waste heat is produced as a byproduct. While existing commercial solutions such as steam boilers or thermoelectric generators have been considered, they are not commercially viable in their current state for wide-scale implementation. 

These two companies are looking for innovative solutions to capture, recover, and effectively utilise the waste heat generated during their manufacturing processes. By doing so, they aim to achieve several objectives:

Energy Efficiency: Recovering and utilising low-grade waste heat enhances the overall energy efficiency of manufacturing production processes. This results in reduced energy consumption, which in turn lowers operational costs and environmental impact.

Resource Conservation: Converting waste heat into usable energy resources help conserve valuable natural resources that would otherwise be used to generate the energy required for various processes. There can also be cost savings here.

Environmental Impact: By optimising the recovery and utilisation of waste heat, they aim to reduce its carbon footprint and other environmental emissions associated with energy consumption.

Many industrial processes require a significant amount of energy for heating, cooling, and various other operations. Maximising the recovery and utilisation of low-grade heat can greatly contribute to improving the overall energy efficiency of these processes.

 

Requirements

It is important to note the specific temperature –  80 degrees Celsius for Chang Chun and 60 to 80 degrees Celsius for SLE – stated in this challenge statement. Low-grade waste heat at this temperature is typically not suitable for conventional energy conversion methods, such as steam turbines. 

But it can still be used in other ways like preheating fluids, generating electricity, or powering absorption chillers for cooling processes. Potential approaches include the implementation of: 

• A heat exchanger system to transfer waste heat to other processes that require heat input;
• An Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system or thermoelectric generator to convert low-grade heat into electricity; and/or
• Heat pumps to elevate the temperature of the waste heat to a level suitable for specific processes.

PILOT

For Chang Chun, the pilot would be run at the Chang Chun Singapore factory starting from June 2024, focusing on a smaller-scale operation. 

For SLE, the pilot would be run at a client’s manufacturing facility in Singapore.

For both Chang Chun and SLE, Enterprise Singapore is augmenting their support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Resources and incentives

Chang Chun Group is providing funding of up to S$68,000 for the trial.

Likewise, SLE is offering up to S$68,000 for a trial.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where SLE shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Upon demonstrating satisfactory performance of the pilot, the innovator can scale and commence commercial discussions on pricing, investment amount and required utilities. 

For Chang Chun, the solution's success can lead to its expansion across Chang Chun Group's sites in China and Taiwan.

For SLE, it can lead to expansion at SLE client sites in Singapore, and subsequently ASEAN markets and beyond. SLE will serve as a strategic partner in the deployment building and operating process of said technology.  

Other Considerations

Chang Chun would like a viable solution to be fully implemented within three years, so your ability to do so is an advantage. 

Likewise, SLE would like a commercially viable and universal technology to be fully implemented within two to three years.

Challenge Owner(s)	(Tata Steel) T S Global Procurement Pte Ltd

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Recovery of Low-Grade Heat Waste (150°C)

Challenge Owner(s)	Housing & Development Board (HDB)
Industry Types(s)	Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

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Rainwater Recycling

How might we improve water detention and retention capacity in urban environments?

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) in Singapore is responsible for public housing in Singapore. HDB plays a significant role in planning and developing public housing estates, managing housing policies, and providing affordable and quality housing options to the residents of Singapore. 

As Singapore's public housing developer, HDB has a commitment to craft sustainable solutions that play a pivotal role in fortifying the various towns' capacities to effectively manage stormwater. To this end, they have centred their efforts on bolstering key facets related to water management, specifically water retention, detention, and recycling capabilities.

This multifaceted approach entails a concentrated effort to optimise the efficacy of capturing, storing and utilising rainwater, with a particular emphasis on its application during instances of extreme weather conditions. The goal is to harness the potential of rainwater as a valuable resource, thus reducing the country’s dependence on traditional sources of water supply.

Amid a changing climate, it has become increasingly critical to ensure that their infrastructure is not just resilient but also adaptive to address the mounting challenges posed by severe rainfall. Singapore experiences two distinct monsoon seasons, and we have witnessed a notable increase in the intensity of these events. For instance, October 2022 rainfall was the highest for the month of October in the past four decades. Such extreme weather events are becoming more common.

At the same time, with Singapore’s rising population, our demand for water is increasing.

HDB is seeking groundbreaking solutions that can harness extreme weather events to become beneficial to communities and the environment. They welcome creative proposals that can boost Singapore’ rainwater detention and retention capacity, fortify our city's resilience, and steer Singapore towards a more sustainable future.

They are looking for innovations to:

1. Manage runoff coefficients to prevent flooding and water pollution;
2. Detain and retain rainwater during heavy rainfall; and/or
3. Intensify rainwater recycling to effectively and safely reuse rainwater for various non-potable purposes like irrigation and toilet flushing, and thus reduce reliance on conventional water sources.

Requirements

• Scalability:  The proposed solution should be scalable and capable of implementation across multiple HDB estates through HDB's BTO projects or the Green Towns Programme.
  
  
• Integration: The solution should seamlessly integrate with existing HDB infrastructure and systems, including the electrical grid and building management systems. It should not necessitate significant modifications to the current infrastructure.
  
  
• Durability: The solution should be durable and have a long lifespan, at least comparable to the current building materials and systems used in HDB estates. It should be capable of withstanding Singapore's harsh tropical climate and requiring minimal maintenance over its lifespan.
  
  
• Cost-effectiveness: The solution should be cost-effective to produce and use, offering a reasonable payback period and a low total cost of ownership. It should not substantially increase the construction or maintenance costs of HDB estates and should deliver long-term cost savings.
  
  
• Safety and compliance: The solution must prioritise safety and comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as the Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) Green Mark certification and safety standards. It should not pose any safety risks to residents or the environment and should meet all applicable regulatory requirements.

PILOT

Pilot implementation will be supported by HDB Centre of Building Research. For new buildings, collaboration with the Building Research Institute (BRI) for the design of new HDB blocks may be necessary.

Our goal is to complete the development of the proposed solution within a two-year timeframe. This time encompasses both the solution development phase and testbedding at the Centre of Building Research.

Resources and incentives

Testbed Opportunities: The HDB Master Laboratory, Centre of Building Research, will offer testbed opportunities, enabling the development team to refine the solution in a controlled environment and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Mentorship: HDB Officers will offer mentorship to the development team, providing guidance and support throughout the process to align the proposed solution with HDB's goals and requirements.

Funding Support: Innovators can consider incorporating elements of community engagement and education on the adoption of the solutions at public spaces. You can find out more and submit your proposals to SG Eco Fund at: https://www.mse.gov.sg/sgecofund. 

Deployment Opportunities: Successful solutions may be deployed in HDB buildings or estates through HDB's BTO projects or the Green Towns Programme, allowing the development team to scale up their solution and contribute to a more sustainable future for Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where HDB shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Singapore is home to 1 million HDB flats located in 24 towns and three estates across the island. These flats accommodate about 80% of Singapore's resident population. The solutions, if successful, will be deployed to flats islandwide.

Other Considerations

Your proposed solution should be cost-effective and provide a reasonable payback period, while also meeting the performance requirements and sustainability goals of HDB.

Challenge Owner(s)	Ghim Li
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Retail

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Synthetic Organic Dyes and Fixing Agents

How might we employ organic or greener synthetic dyes and fixing agents to directly lead to lower electricity usage in the waste water treatment process and chemical consumption?

Ghim Li is a regional textile and garment industry player headquartered in Singapore and is recognised for its end-to-end supply chain solutions. They seek to minimise resource usage, and promote eco-friendly and ethical manufacturing practices.

The conventional methods of using dyes and fixing agents in the textile treatment process contribute significantly to both electricity consumption and chemical usage. Ghim Li is looking for solutions that can introduce organic or improved, greener synthetic dyes and fixing agents as alternatives. These alternatives are expected to bring a two-fold benefit: 

Electricity: A direct reduction in electricity usage during the treatment process, thereby lowering operational costs and energy consumption.

Chemical Use: A secondary reduction in overall chemical consumption, aligning with the industry’s broader goal of minimising the environmental impact of waste water treatment

Presently, synthetic fixing agents are used, resulting in suboptimal fixing effects and increasing the resources needed to treat the wastewater. The challenge is to identify dyestuffs that exert minimal strain on wastewater treatment plants, facilitating easier treatment without the need for excessive additional chemicals. 

The challenge also hopes to discover a natural fixing agent suitable for use with natural dyestuffs. This entails finding a balance between environmental impact and dyeing efficiency. 

Requirements

With the above parameters in mind, the solution should not only meet technical requirements, but also align with sustainable best practices and market demands. 

PILOT

Ghim Li plans to conduct a pilot test at their Maxim site in Malaysia, and the data will be sourced from there. The expected timeline for developing the solution is six to twelve months. Ghim Li’s R&D team and lab located in Senai, Malaysia will be supporting the POC/pilot.

Resources and incentives

Ghim Li is providing funding of up to S$10,000 for a trial. Additionally, they are offering up to S$30,000 to scale up the solution.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$10,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Depending on the nature and effectiveness of the solution, there may also be a potential investment opportunity.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Ghim Li shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

The potential market for the solution goes beyond Singapore and the region. There is demand in the US market for such a solution. 

Other Considerations

Cost consideration is open.

Industry Types(s)	Energy & Chemicals

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Optimisation of Chiller System Efficiency

How might we optimise the efficiency of the chiller system to minimise overall energy and water consumption?

The Polyolefin Company (TPC) began operations in 1984 and is the first major and today one of the largest polyolefin manufacturers in Southeast Asia. TPC has manufacturing plants on Jurong Island, an integrated chemical hub in Singapore. They have recently attained the ISCC Plus certification from ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) and aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy with the utilisation of recycled materials.

The company, like many others in chemical manufacturing, relies heavily on complex industrial processes that demand substantial energy and water consumption, especially in the operation of cooling systems.

Within TPC’s facility, there are seven individual chiller units that play a pivotal role in the cooling of various industrial equipment and processes across 3 production plants. They are using various refrigerants such as R-22, R-134A and ammonia. The installation of these chillers dates back to the original construction of the plant in 1982, with additional units added in 1997 as part of a plant expansion. 

Over time, it has become evident that some of these chillers are not operating at their full capacity, leading to energy losses. This underutilisation of the existing equipment presents an opportunity to increase the efficiency of the plant's cooling system.

The objective is to achieve a harmonious balance between maintaining high production standards and minimising resource usage. With that in mind, solution providers are encouraged to propose an innovative yet feasible approach that can reduce overall energy and water consumption. The expected energy savings are significant, with estimates suggesting a potential 30-40% reduction in electricity costs if the chiller integration solution proves successful. 

Potential solutions could involve integrating the various chiller units within the facility, and/or enhancing monitoring and evaluating the performance of the chiller units.

 

Requirements

The aim is to integrate, as far as possible, into a single chiller which can provide a range of output temperatures from -4°C to 5°C.

PILOT

For the pilot project, the solution provider can start with 1 plant and take a staged approach by first implementing the solution involving 2 or 3 chillers.

Plant	Chiller	Required output temperature (degC)	Cooling capacity (kcal/hr)
PP Plant	Chiller 1	3	124,600
Chiller 2
CP Plant	Chiller 3	-4 to 2	802,900
Chiller 4
Chiller 5
PE Plant	Chiller 6	5	2,700,000
Chiller 7

Any integration work can sync with the plant's preventive maintenance schedule.

Resources and incentives

TPC may consider providing funding for a trial, during the evaluation and selection of the solution.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where TPC shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

This solution can be applied to other manufacturing facilities that require a range of output temperatures.

Other Considerations

TPC is open to exploring various types of solutions available in the market and is particularly interested in solutions that are close to commercialisation.

TPC is committed to using low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants in the chiller system, aligning with the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) directive to phase out the use of high-GWP refrigerants.

 

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Cargill
Industry Types(s)	Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Food Manufacturing

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Optimisation of Fertiliser Use

How might we obtain accurate data and actionable insights on fertiliser effects, so that fertiliser use can be optimised on oil palm plantations and smallholder plots?

Cargill plays a pivotal role in the global food supply chain with their involvement in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural commodities, from grains to oilseeds to animal feed and proteins. With a strong emphasis on sustainable and responsible business practices, Cargill is dedicated to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. 

Demand for edible oils is growing by 4% annually. As the highest-yielding oilseed crop, palm is well suited to meet this growing demand because it uses less land per ton of oil produced than any other vegetable oil. 

Cargill Tropical Oils operates sizeable oil palm plantations and works with a network of smallholder farmers  in Indonesia. In the plantations, nitrogen-based fertilisers are commonly used to increase yield. However, sustainability and economic considerations arise: the former as a number of greenhouse gases are emitted, and the latter as they are subject to frequent cost fluctuations.

Cargill routinely conducts evaluations on the effectiveness of fertilisers used by collecting, processing and evaluating data on fertiliser application and crop growth. However, there are limitations associated with their current collection and evaluation methods.

Firstly, checks are currently done via manual sampling of the soil and leaf (at 2% of land size). This is tedious and manpower intensive, hence it is difficult to achieve an ideal sampling size of 5%. Confounding factors include limitations of existing test equipment and methods, and varying soil or terrain conditions. As a result, it is a challenge to fully optimise the fertiliser-to-yield ratio on oil palm plantations. 

Secondly, the outcome of any change in the fertiliser volume or type used on the plantations inherently cannot be immediately observed or accurately predicted. This is because the palm crop cycle requires a minimum of two years to respond to a new fertiliser regime.

Other variables such as weather conditions may also have effects on the effectiveness of the fertiliser regime, but the means to incorporate or model the impact of these variables is lacking. 

To overcome the aforementioned challenges, Cargill wants to evaluate alternative indicators that may exist as proxies for growth, which overcome the palm crop growth cycle. They are also keen to explore a range of solutions that utilise the extensive data they have collected to reduce manual labour involved, and also through analytics, determine if there are other factors they should track. In general, any solution optimising fertiliser type and use is welcome. 

 

Requirements

The solution should result in:

• 20% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (per metric ton of crude palm oil) attributable to fertiliser application; AND
• A minimum 20% decrease in fertiliser expenditure.
  

PILOT

The pilot will be held on a Cargill oil palm plantation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.  The aim is to complete the Proof-of-Concept (POC) scoping in three months, with a corresponding POC agreement to execute.  There is an opportunity for scale-up deployment if the POC is successful.

Resources and incentives

Cargill will provide support worth S$10,000 or depending on the final scope of the pilot project. In addition, the selected innovator can expect support from agronomists, data scientists, IT personnel or other relevant stakeholders at Cargill.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Cargill shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Cargill Tropical Oils has sizeable palm plantations in Indonesia where a successfully piloted solution can be deployed.

Other Considerations

Cargill is looking for innovators that can execute in Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore. They welcome applications globally.

 

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Micron Technology SOIC 6th Edition
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Digital/ICT, Electronics

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Monitoring System for Abatement and DRE Efficiency Optimisation

How might we create a real-time monitoring system to optimise abatement settings and improve DRE efficiency?

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovative memory solutions. The company manufactures semiconductors. This involves complex processes that require the use of various chemicals and gases, and can result in the emission of harmful substances and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment, if not managed effectively. In semiconductor manufacturing, abatement systems are used to treat and neutralise these gases and chemicals.

Micron is looking for innovative solutions to improve the destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) of VOCs. DRE is a measure of how effectively an abatement system removes or converts pollutants by employing techniques such as thermal oxidation, scrubbing, and catalytic conversion. Micron aims to achieve:

• Emission Reduction: Reducing environmental footprint by minimising emissions of hazardous gases and VOCs that can have adverse effects on air quality and public health.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting and even exceeding stringent environmental regulations that govern emissions from industrial facilities.

 

Requirements

Micron is looking for a complete solution from sample collection and data analysis to the provision of data on abatement system effectiveness, and ability to make rapid adjustments to ensure optimal performance. 

The following are the minimum requirements:

• An automated real-time sampling process;
• A centralised onsite and offsite monitoring platform that collects, analyses, and displays the data from multiple sources;
• An AI-enabled capability to enhance the pace and accuracy of analysis; and
• The use of innovative sensors and measurement tools to analyse DRE effectiveness in real-time.

The following are additional features (desirable but not critical) that you may propose:  

  A sensor network to monitor emissions and abatement system parameters in real-time;

  Remote control capabilities that allow operators to adjust abatement settings from a central location; and

  An intuitive user interface that provides actionable insights for operators to make informed decisions.

PILOT

The preference is for the proof-of-concept to be completed by September 2024. The implementation timeline will be discussed later. 

Resources and incentives

Micron is providing funding of S$30,000 for POC development and access to data for analysis against accredited international measurement labs during evaluation and POC phase.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

POC and pilot site resources and/or potential investment might be available, subject to Micron's review on POV feasibility and SOW/contract agreement.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Micron shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

The measurement system and laboratory tests are applicable to companies committed to achieving Net Zero emissions or those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. Under National Environment Agency (NEA) regulations, there is potential to utilise the DRE measurement system to adjust abatement efficiency in carbon reports, thereby reducing emissions and the corresponding carbon tax or carbon credits required for achieving net-zero commitments.

Apart from the NEA, the use of 5% sampling to establish higher DRE for companies aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of achieving this higher DRE is an internationally recognised standard. 

A successful solution can be considered for a roll-out across Micron’s facilities, and potentially be applicable for other businesses with Net Zero commitments across industries. 

Other Considerations

  A solution provider with experience / knowledge on the certification process as an accredited external lab might have an added advantage.

  Singapore coverage is required, with potential use in Taiwan, Japan, and the United States.

 

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Diageo
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Retail

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Sustainable Packaging

How might we decrease the carbon footprint or increase the circularity of premium alcoholic beverage gift packaging?

Diageo is a global leader in the alcoholic beverage industry, renowned for its exceptional portfolio of iconic brands. Many of these have become synonymous with quality and enjoyment, including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, and Baileys. Beyond their commitment to crafting exceptional beverages, Diageo is dedicated to responsible and sustainable business practices, striving to have a positive impact on the communities and environments in which they operate. 

Premium spirits are commonly purchased as gifts. Diageo thus packages their spirits with gifting in mind, ensuring that they are attractive for this purpose. At present, recyclable cardboard is mainly used.  Some packaging are made to hold only the spirits bottle; others, designed to include gifts with purchase, for example, a pair of branded glasses. However, whilst the cardboard material is recyclable, consumers may dispose of it after the gift is presented.

 

Solutions for decreasing the carbon footprint include alternative packaging materials and design practices. 

Increasing the circularity will involve greener end-of-life management methods. The design can encourage and allow multiple uses or repurposes, extending the life of the packaging beyond its original purpose. The materials selected should easily be 100% recyclable (or compostable) within existing infrastructures. Consumers can be educated and incentivised on the return, reuse, or recycling of the packaging.

Furthermore, collaborations with suppliers and partners on a collection scheme or other solutions can help ensure the packaging remains in circulation for as long as possible. Proposals for innovative business models or partnerships that further enhance the circularity of the packaging are welcome.

 

Requirements

The packaging should:

• Have a carbon footprint of no more than 3kg of carbon emissions per 1kg of packaging (will need to be validated);
• Ensure that the glass bottles (usually weigh between 0.8 and 1kg, and come in 700ml and 1L sizes) are well protected; 
• Weigh less than 1kg;
• Be made from at least 60% recycled content; and be 100% recyclable
• Maintain a premium look and feel consistent with that of Diageo’s products; and
• Ideally use renewable energy as a power source in its production.

PILOT

The pilot will focus on creating a viable low-carbon packaging for Johnnie Walker 700ml or 1L bottles. The aim is to produce a viable, scalable product within 6 months.

Resources and incentives

Diageo will invest a pilot funding of up to SGD20,000 for R&D and production of a prototype for a solution that meets its needs.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Diageo shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

If the pilot is successful, the solution would be launched in markets during the year-end festive/gifting season beginning September 2024. This would involve packaging for 100,000 to 200,000 units.

If commercially viable and sustainable, the solution can potentially be scaled across Diageo’s portfolio of premium spirits globally.

 

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Island Concrete
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Energy & Chemicals, Infrastructure

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Innovative Materials for Green Concrete

How might we increase green cement production with innovative materials and methods?

Island Concrete (Private) Limited, a Hong Leong Asia business, is a leading provider of building material solutions for the real estate and built environment industry in Singapore. They have been pioneering and innovating quality concrete products for over 50 years and are well-supported by a network of strategically located wet-batching plants and a fleet of over 250 concrete mixer trucks to meet the needs of their customers. Island Concrete is dedicated to delivering the next generation of sustainable and responsible building material solutions to build cities of the future and more.

The cement industry contributes to about 8% of global carbon emissions.  Traditional Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is produced from the grinding of limestone, clay and other raw materials into a fine powder. This powder, after further preparation, is heated at high temperature (majority from burning fossil fuels) in a kiln. This process converts limestone to lime which then combines with other materials to produce clinker nodules, releasing carbon dioxide in the process. The clinker once cooled is finely ground with gypsum to produce cement. 

If we use or produce less clinker in the production of cement by introducing alternatives like fly ash or slag, carbon dioxide is effectively reduced.

Island Concrete is interested in exploring and trialling innovative green cement solutions that can significantly reduce emissions yet offer high performance and are economically viable. The focus is on alternative materials that can be used in the production to reduce  the amount of clinker required. 

The company is keen to explore sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate as alternative materials. These have been trialled before. Now Island Concrete wants to explore other combinations with these chemicals. One more thing, the interest in geopolymer solutions is not high.

 

Requirements

The alternative material should:

• Be readily available in Singapore or easily sourced from other countries;
• Ideally cost the same or less than materials used in normal concrete;
• Ideally have a better input-to-performance ratio than currently used materials; and
• Be suitable for bulk handling and storage within HL Building Materials / Island Concrete’s bulk material/powder silos.

PILOT

The pilot will be conducted in Singapore. The proof-of-concept trial should be completed by the end of 2025.

Resources and incentives

The Concrete Trial Mix can be created and tested in the Island Concrete Laboratory. Island Concrete is also open to conducting a POC with a customer.

Island Concrete is offering a cash prize of S$10,000 upon the successful completion of a proof-of-concept trial by the selection innovator based on what has been proposed by the innovator and accepted by Island Concrete.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Island Concrete shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Singapore produces an average of 10.5 to 12.2 million cubic metres of concrete per year. Of this, Island Concrete supplies about 2.6 to 2.8 million cubic metres of concrete per year.

Other Considerations

Island Concrete will consider the right of use for a ready-made product (duration of right of use to be discussed based on the work involved) or Intellectual Property if it is a jointly-developed product by their group of companies.

 

 

Challenge Owner(s)	Housing & Development Board (HDB)
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Real Estate

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Green Construction Materials

How might we develop and test low-carbon building and infrastructure materials for HDB’s new construction projects or existing estates?

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) in Singapore is responsible for public housing in Singapore. HDB plays a significant role in planning and developing public housing estates, managing housing policies, and providing affordable and quality housing options to the residents of Singapore. To meet the increased housing demand, HDB has ramped up the supply of Built-to-Order (BTO) flats by 35%, from 17,100 flats in 2021 to 23,000 in 2023. 

As Singapore’s public housing developer, HDB plays their part for the environment by developing estates with sustainability in mind. HDB takes into consideration both operational carbon and embodied carbon emissions. Operational carbon refers to the carbon emissions produced during the use and operation of buildings and infrastructure, such as energy consumption. Embodied carbon, on the other hand, pertains to the carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and installation of construction materials. 

In the process of building HDB flats, embodied carbon is emitted from extraction, creation and transportation of building materials, as well as the construction of buildings. In Singapore, embodied carbon can account for up to 40% of emissions over a building’s lifetime. 

The predominant construction materials in use by HDB are concrete and steel, with concrete primarily consisting of Ordinary Portland Cement, coarse, and fine aggregates. The use of these materials can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions during their production processes. Furthermore, the construction industry's heavy reliance on finite resources, including sand and gravel, raises concerns about resource scarcity. 

HDB is seeking innovative solutions to reduce the embodied carbon emissions in the Built Environment. Specifically, they are looking for sustainable and green construction materials that can be used in HDB construction and infrastructure projects to reduce embodied carbon emissions and comply with evolving sustainability standards. Any new materials or mixtures suggested should ideally not cause disruptions to production schedules.

To ensure the viability of these new construction materials, it is essential to conduct comprehensive life-cycle assessments. These assessments will provide the necessary data and insights to support the adoption of the proposed construction materials.

HDB also welcomes other solutions that can help us reduce embodied carbon emissions in the Built Environment, to achieve their goal of reducing their carbon footprint, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Singapore.

 

Requirements

Scalability: The proposed solution should be scalable and capable of implementation across multiple HDB estates through HDB's BTO projects or the Green Towns Programme. 

Integration:  The solution should seamlessly integrate with existing HDB infrastructure and systems, including the electrical grid and building management systems. It should not necessitate significant modifications to the current infrastructure. 

Durability –  The solution should be durable and have a long lifespan, at least comparable to the current building materials and systems used in HDB estates. It should be capable of withstanding Singapore's harsh tropical climate and requiring minimal maintenance over its lifespan.

Cost-effectiveness –  The solution should be cost-effective to produce and use, offering a reasonable payback period and a low total cost of ownership. It should not substantially increase the construction or maintenance costs of HDB estates and should deliver long-term cost savings.

Safety and Compliance –  The solution must prioritise safety and comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as the Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) Green Mark certification and safety standards. It should not pose any safety risks to residents or the environment and should meet all applicable regulatory requirements.

PILOT

Pilot implementation will be supported by HDB Centre of Building Research. For new buildings, collaboration with the Building Research Institute (BRI) for the design of new HDB blocks may be necessary.

Our goal is to complete the development of the proposed solution within a two-year timeframe. This time encompasses both the solution development phase and testbedding at the Centre of Building Research.

Resources and incentives

Testbed Opportunities: The HDB Master Laboratory, Centre of Building Research, will offer testbed opportunities, enabling the development team to refine the solution in a controlled environment and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Mentorship: HDB Officers will offer mentorship to the development team, providing guidance and support throughout the process to align the proposed solution with HDB's goals and requirements.

Funding Support:  Innovators can consider incorporating elements of community engagement and education on the adoption of the solutions at public spaces. You can find out more and submit your proposals to SG Eco Fund at https://www.mse.gov.sg/sgecofund.

Deployment Opportunities: Successful solutions may be deployed in HDB buildings or estates through HDB's BTO projects or the Green Towns Programme, allowing the development team to scale up their solution and contribute to a more sustainable future for Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where HDB shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

Singapore is home to 1 million HDB flats located in 24 towns and three estates across the island. These flats accommodate about 80% of Singapore's resident population. The solutions, if successful, will be deployed to flats islandwide.

HDB is launching 100,000 Built-to-Order (BTO) flats from 2021 to 2025. A successful solution can also be implemented in these BTO projects to ensure that they are constructed with sustainability in mind.

Other Considerations

Your proposed solution should be cost-effective and provide a reasonable payback period, while also meeting the performance requirements and sustainability goals of HDB.

 

 

Industry Types(s)	Energy & Chemicals, Infrastructure, Marine & Offshore, Sea Transport, Sustainable Energy

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Floating Photovoltaic Platforms

How might we optimise the design of Floating PV platforms, that is innovative, safe and efficient to deploy, redeploy, operate and maintain, while providing solar energy economically despite the variable requirements and challenging seafront...

Advario is a leading, independent liquid and gas logistics provider with over 50 years of heritage in operating industrial storage terminals. Formed in 2022 as a carve out, Advario is headquartered in Rotterdam and has 13 terminals across the globe with facilities in Singapore, China, the Middle East, Europe and the United States of America. 

Advario strives to take a major role in the global energy transition by transforming themselves and facilitating the industry’s embrace of new energies towards a sustainable future and ultimately reducing their carbon footprint. 

In Singapore, it operates four sites on Jurong Island and is a major player in liquid storage logistics, handling various products, including chemicals, gases, fuels, and new energy products. The storage industry plays a pivotal role in both assurance of energy security and the acceleration of the energy transition. 

Singapore’s national target is to deploy at least 2 gigawatt-peak of solar energy by 2030.  With Advario's commitment to transitioning to green energy to power their terminal, the company strategically aligns itself with the nation's broader sustainability goals. 

To find alternatives to the limited land for harnessing solar energy in Singapore, Advario is exploring the utilisation of sea spaces, where solar panels may be deployed and float on the sea surface. Floating solar, or Floating Photovoltaics (FPV), is a relatively new mode for capturing solar energy in Singapore that offers great potential for renewable energy. Currently there are only a few operational FPV sites around the island city. 

Advario believes that a collaborative approach is a necessary and key ingredient to accelerate the adoption of FPV in Singapore, which is highly urbanised and has one of the busiest sea lanes in the world. This leads to challenges, such as needing to design FPV systems to safely function within tight live operating spaces, and uncertainties, like those that arise when coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Advario appreciates that this gives cause to specific pain points that hinder the wider adoption of FPV in Singapore, which it would like to help the industry solve by leading this challenge of deploying FPV systems at its dead sea spaces around their terminals on Jurong Island, to bring benefit to the industry and Singapore at large, and contribute towards Jurong Island’s and Singapore’s GHG emissions reduction targets.

Dead sea spaces, characterised by shallow draught and proximity to the shoreline, are areas not used for operations which are free from vessel traffic and present an opportunity for deploying floating solar panels at utility scale (>1MWp). 

Generating renewable energy on this scale can initially be used to decarbonise Advario’s terminal operations and subsequently, help their customers achieve (Scope 3) sustainability goals. This green energy can be maximised by on-site battery storage and be employed to help decarbonise the maritime industry and contribute to grid resilience when coupled with energy storage systems. In time, such generation could be used to power the production of low carbon fuels, like hydrogen, which they could also store. 

However, while FPV systems are a promising renewable energy solution, especially for regions with access to large, open water bodies, many floatation devices available currently are bulky and non-modular, making it costly to transport and difficult to replace when they are damaged. 

Deploying FPV systems in seafront conditions also presents several unique challenges that need to be addressed to maximise their efficiency or viability as a sustainable energy source. These include: 

• Saline Conditions: Prolonged exposure to saltwater can lead to corrosion and damage to the FPV system components, affecting their efficiency and maintenance costs over time.
• Wave and Tidal Movements: These movements can impact the stability and alignment of FPV platforms, potentially reducing energy capture. Furthermore, the constant motion may result in quicker wear and tear, and system degradation. 
• Safety for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Challenges: Safety is paramount for all activities and is prioritised during offshore O&M which can create other challenges. This usually requires more manpower to carry out O&M works which results in higher OPEX costs. 
• Regulatory & Operational Requirements, and other potential site disturbances: FPV solutions must incorporate strategies for promptly addressing and overcoming the challenges of the authorities (refer below) and Advario requirements, while mitigating the impact of other disturbances, such as those to the environment, ensuring minimal disruption to the existing set-up.
  

In addition, it is important to note that the floatation device itself can significantly contribute to the overall system cost, which should be factored into the business case. 

The primary focus of this challenge centres on these aspects: ensuring that the FPV platforms are easy to operate and maintain, guaranteeing safety and enhancing the mobility of FPV systems for quick deployment and easy redeployment. Solutions that address part(s) of the above statement may also be considered.

 

Requirements

Advario aims to streamline the installation, inspection, and repair processes for FPV platforms, while developing a scalable, robust framework. This framework should: 

• Maximise energy generation potential;
• Adapt to diverse water bodies and weather conditions; and
• Accelerate the adoption of floating solar as a competitive and reliable renewable energy source in Singapore's sea spaces.
• Address risks in relation to fire safety in an operating environment. 

The floating platform should offer a similar or better energy yield to that of a ground or rooftop-mounted PV system per unit area of deployment. It has to be low-cost yet resilient and convenient to deploy and maintain. It may also employ a modular system that facilitates the easy replacement of damaged or faulty parts within the FPV system, as well as its quick removal, and subsequent redeployment, in the event of an emergency. 

The awarded solution provider would also be required to obtain the necessary approvals for the FPV deployment from the relevant agencies. Such approvals include, but are not limited to, obtaining foreshore TOL, conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and permits to commence work within the designated spaces, where applicable. Such approvals and requirements of Singapore authorities and agencies, include but are not limited to:

• Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
• Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 
• JTC Corporation

as well as meet Advario's operational requirements (for further discussion upon shortlisting). The solution provider should also specify how they intend to integrate and connect the FPV system with Advario’s existing electrical network and obtain the necessary approvals to do so through the relevant Qualified Person(s) (to be engaged by the solution provider).

A proposal of a side-by-side testbed comparison with conventional floatation devices to assess performance and yield differences is favourable. 

While providers should strive to meet and address all the requirements, solutions that fulfil part(s) of the desired outcomes may be considered. Awarded solution providers will work with Advario, and other 3rd parties as engaged by Advario, to further refine the solution where more information will be shared before implementation through a pilot.

PILOT

Indicative timeline, where activities are to be run concurrent to others where possible:

• Conceptual design: 3 months
• Clearances for use of sea spaces by relevant authorities: 1 year
• Procurement of materials: 8 months
• Installation: 6 months
• Testbed of solution and rectifications: 8 months
• Evaluation of pilot results: 3 months 

The potential sites for the pilot FPV deployment lie along Advario’s waterfront, most of which include jetty structure.

Resources and incentives

Advario is providing funding of up to SGD30,000 for a trial. 

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a SGD20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where Advario shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

If your solution proves successful after a small-scale testbed, Advario will explore opportunities to scale the solution at other sites with similar conditions (dead sea spaces).

Other Considerations

The expected end TRL (Technology Readiness Level) is 8 to 9, indicating readiness to do system testing and launch.

Challenge Owner(s)	Michelin Group SMPT
Industry Types(s)	Digital/ICT

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Enabling Smallholders to Participate in Carbon Economy

How can we enable smallholders to participate in the carbon economy, and therefore create new value for climate-smart development projects that benefit these farmers?

Societe des Matieres Premieres Tropicales Pte Ltd (SMPT) is the global natural rubber hub for the Michelin Group. SMPT serves as a procurement hub for the Group: managing the Group’s natural rubber supply chains, providing in-house technical expertise, and conducting due diligence in the supply chain by implementing the Michelin Sustainable Natural Rubber Policy.

Natural rubber is an essential raw material for tyres, making it no surprise that the tyre industry consumes about 75% of the global natural rubber supply. Most of this supply comes from Southeast Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia accounting for about 70% of global natural rubber production. The natural rubber industry also relies heavily on smallholder farms, with up to 85% of natural rubber originating from farms generally less than four hectares in size.

Rubber smallholders often face many challenges such as implementing good agricultural practices, livelihood and crop diversification, improving health and safety measures, and environmentally friendly farming practices. In addition, the ageing population of the industry combined with a bout of low rubber prices in recent years has impacted the income of these smallholders.

With 85% of the world’s production of natural rubber originating from smallholder farmers, the Group firmly believes that empowering smallholders to be resilient and responsible is a key part of the solution for a sustainable natural rubber value chain. In response, the Group has deployed holistic capacity-building programmes, supported by a digital training and impact measurement tool, that empowers farmers to adopt good practices. These projects aim to address income generation, workers’ rights, health and safety, and environmental practices. They also aim to create opportunities for livelihood diversification through intercropping and agroforestry models.

As intercropping and agroforestry practices are being established through the smallholder training programmes, SMPT has been looking to create new opportunities and maximise value from these climate-smart interventions. One potential opportunity is to tap into the carbon economy to fully value these interventions, which increase carbon sequestration in the land.

However, despite the great potential in the growing carbon economy, smallholders and smallholder development projects often face barriers in finding efficient mechanisms for carbon accounting and certification. Small farm sizes (between 1 and 3 hectares) and high barriers of entry to alternative income sources make it challenging for such projects to seize carbon economy opportunities like carbon credits as the costs of audits and certification often outweigh any value generation.

The voluntary carbon market is a mechanism where individuals and organisations voluntarily take actions to reduce or remove carbon emissions. Projects often include aspects like avoidance and/or reduction of deforestation or carbon sequestration through reforestation and improving soil health.

For credits to be issued, projects must: 

• Be clearly defined; 
• Adopt a methodology for determining emissions avoided or sequestered; and 
• Follow a protocol to measure, manage, verify, and validate the claims. 
  

Given these requirements, projects are typically conducted on larger plots/ farms for economies of scale. Part of the challenge for smallholder farms is that individual farmers’ plots in the project are typically scattered throughout the landscape. This makes on the ground accounting and verification highly resource-intensive.

 

Requirements

It is important to note that for this project, the goal of any efforts are not primarily directed at carbon offsets, but instead to create more value for smallholders who adopt climate-smart practices.

SMPT is looking for a comprehensive end-to-end solution that supports the whole process of creating value from climate-smart practices (for example, certification of carbon credits) and bringing them to market. This includes:

• Identifying eligible farms for carbon projects;
• Selecting appropriate methodologies;
• Measuring emissions;
• Conducting audits;
• Certifying carbon credits; and
• Facilitating market entry.
  

Natural rubber supply chains are usually highly fragmented and dynamic, and it is common for natural rubber processing factories to source raw material through intermediary dealers three or more layers deep. The solution should simplify and overcome the challenges of data collection and monitoring which is in accordance with internationally recognised standards, for example, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program by Verra.

This all-in-one digital solution, which should be accessible through a dedicated app or a digital module, should:

• Enable cost-efficiency: By simplifying the data collection and monitoring process, it should make the process of data collection and accreditation of carbon credits more cost-efficient, even if the project comprises multiple smallholder plots scattered around a landscape. This should result in tangible value generation which can be returned as additional capital to the capacity building programmes for new and existing activities.
• Be user-friendly for smallholders: The app or digital module should be intuitive and simple enough for smallholders to use without requiring too much additional guidance. Having an “offline mode” version for data input should be considered as well.
• Be customised for smallholder farms:  The solution should focus on smallholder farmers, with farm sizes ranging from 1 to 3 hectares.
• Utilise existing data: The solution should leverage existing online data sources to streamline verification processes. For example, existing databases on Global Forest Watch can be used to check for deforestation..

PILOT

The first pilot should be launched by the end of 2024, targeting rubber growing regions in Southeast Asia (for example, Indonesia). This phase of the pilot should focus on identifying an eligible group of 500 to 1,000 farmers from a single district or village to trial the data collection and certification process. A comprehensive test of the solution that demonstrates all required data can be collected for the carbon credit verification process should be conducted by early 2025.

Resources and incentives

SMPT is providing funding of up to S$30,000 for a trial.

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where SMPT shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

There is a substantial market potential and big target user pool for this solution. With 85% of rubber production comes from smallholder farms, this translates to an estimated market of 6 million smallholder rubber farmers worldwide.

Besides supporting the Group’s goal to improve the livelihoods of 30,000 smallholders by 2030, if successful, this solution can be extended to other stakeholders in the rubber and tyre industries, potentially even to other commodities.

Other Considerations

The cost of the product, including add-on implementation costs, should not exceed value that could be derived from current market carbon prices. It should also allow reasonable value return to the capacity building projects and the smallholder participants.

The solution provider should have technical expertise in the carbon economy domain, including familiarity with carbon crediting processes, and the capability to create a user-friendly app for smallholders.

Many smallholders are familiar with using simple digital tools as there is relatively high smartphone penetration in the rubber growing regions. For example:

• RubberWay, a digital risk mapping tool developed and used by multiple industry players to identify social and environmental risks at a jurisdictional level throughout the whole natural rubber supply chain; and
• Digital platforms used by SMPT to host e-learning content which supplements and supports their in-person training for smallholders.
  

These tools provide an existing source of data and importantly demonstrate smallholders’ capacity to utilise tools to collect data.

The revenue derived from participating in the carbon economy will be utilised to support the capacity building and income diversification programmes for rubber smallholder farmers.

 

 

Challenge Owner(s)	FKS Food and Agri
Industry Types(s)	Circular Economy & Sustainability, Food Manufacturing

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Alternative Packaging for Flour

How might we develop a new packaging solution for 25kg bags of agricultural products like wheat flour, that is more sustainable and yet cost-effective?

FKS Food and Agri (FKS) is a Southeast Asian food and feed supplier. In line with its “farm-to-plate” business model, it is involved in various stages of the value chain for a wide range of agrifood products, from procurement, to packaging, to distribution. As one of the leading food suppliers in Indonesia, its business is broadly divided into three categories: Consumer Branded Food, Pantry Essentials and Staple Food and Feed.

Bungsari Flour Mills, a FKS joint-venture company, produces and distributes flour products to more than 45 cities in Indonesia, serving businesses and consumers. Most of these flour products are sold under the Bola brand, namely Bola Saju, an all-purpose wheat flour for making wheat-based dishes, and Bola Merah, a wheat-based flour used for making fritters and snacks. 

FKS Food and Agri carries a range of products in industrial-sized packages, each weighing 25kg. Around 23 million such bags are produced per year using polypropylene (PP) packaging for Bungasari Flour Mills.  Although polypropylene is preferred because of its strength and resistance to tears, it is not biodegradable. As it is common for end users to repurpose flour bags as trash bags, these PP bags tend to end up in landfills, taking up space, degrading very slowly, and potentially leaching harmful chemicals into the environment.

FKS Food and Agri is looking for an innovative, sustainable packaging material for heavier wheat flour products, without compromising the strength and durability of the packaging.

Requirements

The packaging solution should:

• Weigh between 90 and 100g;
• Ensure a product shelf life of over nine months;
• Be porous to allow for fumigation;
• Have a mechanical strength comparable to that of the existing PP bag for 25kg products;
• Have a seal strength that can withstand a kinetic weight of 25kg;
• Be able to withstand a drop test from a height of 2.5m; and
• Be sealed via sewing or heat, to ensure that it is compatible with existing machines in FKS manufacturing lines.
  

The packaging solution should not:

  Exceed the cost of the original material by more than 10%; and

  Be made of paper, primarily due to cost considerations;

PILOT

The pilot will be held in Indonesia and should be completed between six and twelve months. 

Resources and incentives

FKS Food and Agri is providing funding of up to S$30,000 for a trial. 

Enterprise Singapore is augmenting this support with a S$20,000 POC development grant. This POC development grant will be made available to solution providers, both local and foreign, provided that they engage in innovation development activities in Singapore.

Info Session 

Check out the recording from our Info Session, where FKS Food and Agri shared more about their challenge statement.

Market Potential / Business Opportunity

The 25kg packaging material, if successful, can potentially be adopted for products like refined sugar, corn flour and rice flour within FKS Group. An estimated 80 million bags are produced for these purposes each year.