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| Challenge Owner(s) |
Maha Chemicals, Diageo, FKS Food and Agri, Ghim Li, (TTC AgriS) Thành Thành Công - Biên Hòa Joint Stock Company, Cargill, PT. Sukses Mantap Sejahtera, (Michelin Group) Societe Des Matieres Premieres Tropicales, CNH Indusrial, JAPFA
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| Organiser(s) | Enterprise Singapore |
| Industry Type(s) |
Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Retail, Urban Solutions
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| Opportunities and Support | Prize money, paid trial and pilot opportunities await! |
| Application Start Date | 31 October 2023 |
| Application End Date | 31 January 2024 |
| Website | Click here to learn more |
About Challenge
SOIC, organised by Enterprise Singapore, is in its fifth edition, bringing together established corporations across industries to collaborate with startups and SMEs to co-develop, test, and pilot solutions to wide-ranging challenge statements aimed at addressing sustainability goals.
Successful companies will access a unique opportunity for co-innovation with corporates, benefiting from their extensive expertise, mentorship and resources. Other prize rewards includes potential grant support from Enterprise Singapore, S$75,000 from Hexagon Group, alongside potential funding and test-bedding opportunities from the industry partners themselves.
The time is now to make a tangible difference to your business and the sustainable goals of our planet. Apply for the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2023 today!
| Challenge Owner(s) | The Liveability Challenge |
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Open Category - The Liveability Challenge
What We Are Looking For
- 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
| Challenge Owner(s) | Lidl & Kaufland Asia |
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Sustainable Packaging for Domestic Appliance Products
Lidl & Kaufland Asia is an importer to Lidl International (headquarters) in Neckarsulm, Germany. They help to source mainly textile and hardgoods, such as tools, consumer electronics, household electronics, office furniture, toys, and also some food products for more than 12,000 retail outlets in 32 countries in Europe and the US. Lidl Asia’s target is to achieve 100% packaging recyclability by 2025.
What We Are Looking For
- First, the proposed alternative must be demonstrably more sustainable than EPS as a packaging material. This refers to the ease of recycling and minimisation of environmental impact, using the German Packaging Act as a guide (on recyclability). It should also comply with relevant environmental regulations and standards governing packaging materials.
- Jointly important is safety standards: the sustainable packaging must provide the same or improved protection during transportation of the goods (demonstrated via drop test, chemical test, vibration test, climate test and stacking test).
- The new packaging should be equal or less than current volume taken by EPS packaging. Any (small) increment would be considered against a probable increment in logistics cost.
- The price should be comparable to EPS and competitive with other market offerings.
- Lidl & Kaufland Asia will also consider the scalability of the solution: how the proposed packaging might be made available for their current contract manufacturers in China, and whether new capital expenditure is required for their production lines.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | CNH Indusrial |
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| Industry Types(s) | Agri-tech |
Tracking and Tagging Crop Residues in Bales
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.
What We Are Looking For
- The bale tag applicator to be installed on a baler should cost no more than US$1,000 for a small square baler, US$2,000 for a round baler, or US$4,000 for a large square baler.
- The bale tag itself should cost no more than US$0.10.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | JAPFA |
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| Industry Types(s) | Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Wholesale Trade |
Water Recycling on Livestock Farms
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.
What We Are Looking For
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.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | PT. Sukses Mantap Sejahtera |
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| Industry Types(s) | Agri-tech, Wholesale Trade |
Uses of Sugarcane By-products
- Bagasse – the fibrous material left behind after extracting juice from sugarcane;
- Molasses – a thick, syrupy residue left after sugar extraction;
- Sugarcane leaves; and
- Mudcake – the dirt on the sugarcane when it is brought into the mill.
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).
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| Challenge Owner(s) | (TTC AgriS) Thành Thành Công - Biên Hòa Joint Stock Company |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Wholesale Trade |
Transforming Bagasse into Sustainable Plastic Products
Thành Thành Công - Biên Hòa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS) is a multinational agricultural enterprise, initially formed as a joint venture with Group Bourbon, Sugarcane Union II, and Tay Ninh Sugarcane Union. With over 50 years of experience, TTC AgriS commands nearly 50% of Vietnam's sugar industry market share. It operates ten sugar factories, including facilities in Laos and Cambodia, with a total daily production capacity of 4,690 tons of sugar.
What We Are Looking For
- Feature: Full biodegradability, breaking down into natural substances within a reasonable timeframe (for example, compostable within months to a year)
- Performance: Efficient degradation under diverse environmental conditions, minimising environmental impact and plastic pollution
- Feature: Sufficient strength and durability comparable to traditional plastics
- Performance: Resistant to mechanical stress, bending, and stretching without compromising integrity, suitable for various applications without frequent breakage
- Feature: Resistance to water absorption, ensuring stability in moisture-rich environment
- Performance: Maintains structural integrity and functionality in humid or wet conditions, suitable for diverse environments
- Feature: Customisable formulation for specific applications
- Performance: Flexibility in adjusting material properties (for example, flexibility and rigidity) to meet various product requirements
- The maximum product cost for biodegradable plastic solutions derived from bagasse aimed at the range of no more than 20% higher than the cost of equivalent traditional plastics currently available in the market
- Feature: Easy processing using common manufacturing techniques like injection moulding, extrusion and thermoforming
- Performance: Compatible with standard processing equipment, seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes
- Feature: Compliance with relevant international standards and certifications for biodegradable and compostable plastics
- Performance: Meeting established standards, ensuring product authenticity and environmental claims, building trust
- Feature: Food-safe and approved for direct contact with edible items
- Performance: Non-toxic, odourless, free from harmful chemicals, ensuring safety for food products and consumers
| Challenge Owner(s) | Maha Chemicals |
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Sustainable Surfactant Solution Using Biotechnology
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.
What We Are Looking For
- Biotechnological methods such as fermentation, bioengineering, and microbiological biosynthesis.
- Use sustainable feedstocks, including industrial, food waste, and environmental waste.
- Avoid the inclusion of animal-derived materials in feedstocks.
- Ideal end product surfactant with a C-chain range of C8-C18, targeting carbon chain distribution of 80%-90% composed with C10 -14
- Ionic charge is not a priority in the initial stage, but anionic charge is preferable.
- Stable and good solubility in acidic conditions (pH 4-7)
- Complete solubility in water.
- Colourless and odourless.
- A high HLB 16-18 (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) value that offers two main benefits: excellent water solubility within a transparent surfactant system and the maximisation of foam production in the surfactant system.
- Safe and sustainable production process with no harmful raw materials or residual substances which potentially lead to skin irritation.
- Regulatory compliance with animal-free/vegan standards.
- Avoid the use of CITES-listed endangered animals and plants in the production process.
- End product should be free from allergens, microplastics, and carcinogens.
- Adherence to SVHC requirements: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table.
- Focus on low energy consumption.
- Production capacity targets of 500kg/day, 15mt/month, or 150mt/year.
- Simplified and automated processes with minimal manpower.
- Secure and sustainable feedstock supply to prevent shortages and seasonal impacts.
- Minimise biohazards throughout the entire process.
- Below USD15/kg for anionic/ amphoteric surfactants
- Below USD20/kg for cationic surfactants
- Below USD20/kg for non-ionic surfactants
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| Challenge Owner(s) | Housing & Development Board (HDB) |
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Renewable Energy Solutions and Emission Reduction
What We Are Looking For
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.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | Keppel Corporation |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Urban Solutions |
Reduction of Plug-Load Energy Consumption
What We Are Looking For
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| Challenge Owner(s) | Chang Chun Group, Shing Leck Engineering Services |
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Recovery of Low-Grade Heat Waste (80°C)
What We Are Looking For
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A heat exchanger system to transfer waste heat to other processes that require heat input;
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An Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system or thermoelectric generator to convert low-grade heat into electricity; and/or
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Heat pumps to elevate the temperature of the waste heat to a level suitable for specific processes.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | (Tata Steel) T S Global Procurement Pte Ltd |
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Recovery of Low-Grade Heat Waste (150°C)
Tata Steel is a global steel manufacturing company headquartered in India. Like many heavy industries, steel production involves numerous processes that generate a significant amount of waste heat, which is often considered "low-grade" heat due to its relatively low temperature (150-200 degrees Celsius). Unless recovered, this waste heat is released into the environment, contributing to energy loss and impacting the environment.
What We Are Looking For
- The heat recovery system should capture and convert low-grade waste heat (150-200 degrees Celsius) into usable energy to power equipment or for heating purposes. Your solution should include an integrated process that optimises the utilisation of waste heat within the steel production facility itself.
- Technologies like thermoelectric generators, Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems, and heat pumps to efficiently convert waste heat into electricity can be explored. Integration should minimise interference with the existing plant setup as much as possible.
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The solution should be able to achieve one of the following:> Heat-to-Power (ideal)> Heat-to-Heat
| Challenge Owner(s) | Housing & Development Board (HDB) |
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| Industry Types(s) | Environmental Services, Urban Solutions |
Rainwater Recycling
What We Are Looking For
- 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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Ghim Li |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Retail |
Organic Synthetic Dyes and Fixing Agents
With the above parameters in mind, the solution should not only meet technical requirements, but also align with sustainable best practices and market demands.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | The Polyolefin Company (TPC) |
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| Industry Types(s) | Energy & Chemicals |
The Polyolefin Company (TPC)
The Polyolefin Company (TPC) is the first major and today one of the largest polyolefin manufacturers in Southeast Asia. Like many other manufacturers in the industry, it relies heavily on complex industrial processes that demand substantial energy and water consumption, especially in the operation of cooling systems. 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.
What We Are Looking For
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.
Learn More| Challenge Owner(s) | Cargill |
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| Industry Types(s) | Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Food Manufacturing |
Cargill
To overcome challenges of manpower intensivity, inaccuracy and variable weather conditions on measurements of effectiveness of fertilizer use, 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.
What We Are Looking For
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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Micron Technology |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Digital/ICT, Electronics |
Micron Technology
Micron is looking for innovative solutions to improve the destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are released during the manufacture of semiconductors. 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.
What We Are Looking For
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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Diageo |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Retail |
Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in the alcoholic beverage industry, renowned for its exceptional portfolio of iconic brands. It is looking to decrease the carbon footprint or increase the circularity of alcohol gift packaging, which can include alternative packaging materials and design practices. Proposals for innovative business models or partnerships that further enhance the circularity of the packaging are welcome as well.
What We Are Looking For
The packaging should:
- Have a carbon footprint of no more than 3 kg of carbon emissions per 1kg of packaging (will need to be validated);
- Ensure that the glass bottles (usually weigh between 0.8 and 1 kg, and come in 700ml and 1L sizes) are well protected;
- Weigh less than 1kg;
- Be made from at least 60% recycled content;
- 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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Island Concrete |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Energy & Chemicals, Infrastructure |
Island Concrete
Island Concrete, a subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia under its Building Materials Group, 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 the use of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate, which has been trialled before, in combination with other chemicals to form new alternative materials.
What We Are Looking For
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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Housing & Development Board (HDB) |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Real Estate |
Housing & Development Board (HDB)
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.
What We Are Looking For
- 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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Advario Singapore |
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| Industry Types(s) | Energy & Chemicals, Infrastructure, Marine & Offshore, Sea Transport, Sustainable Energy |
Advario
Advario is a leading, independent liquid and gas logistics provider with over 50 years of heritage in operating industrial storage terminals. 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. To find alternatives to the limited available 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, and the deployment of FPV is only at the beginning of its journey to realising its full potential. 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.
What We Are Looking For
The primary focus of this challenge centres on these three aspects: ensuring that the FPV platforms are easy to operate and maintain, guaranteeing workers safety at sea, and enhancing the mobility of FPV systems for quick deployment and easy redeployment.
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.
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| Challenge Owner(s) | Michelin Group SMPT |
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| Industry Types(s) | Digital/ICT |
(Michelin Group) Societe Des Matieres Premieres Tropicales (SMPT)
With 85% of the world’s production of natural rubber originating from smallholder farmers, the SMPT 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, it 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.
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.
What We Are Looking For
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.
| Challenge Owner(s) | FKS Food and Agri |
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| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Food Manufacturing |
FKS Food and Agri
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.
What We Are Looking For
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.
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