| Challenge Owner(s) |
ASL, Docomo, Mitsui Chemicals, Arkema, AGC
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|---|---|
| Organiser(s) |
Enterprise Singapore, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Trade and Industry, Economic Development Board (EDB), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
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| Industry Type(s) |
Circular Economy & Sustainability, Digital/ICT, Infrastructure, Urban Solutions
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| Opportunities and Support | Collaboration opportunities and funding support (vary depending on challenge owners) |
| Application Start Date | 26 April 2024 |
| Application End Date | 16 June 2024 |
| Website | Click here to learn more |
About Challenge
Singapore-Japan Fast Track Pitch Event 2024
Leading companies from Singapore and Japan present challenge statement to call for proposals from startups, SMEs, and university labs, etc. from all over the world. Selected finalists pitch their solutions directly to the challenge owners at the pitch event in Singapore.
| Challenge Owner(s) | AGC |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Urban Solutions |
Technology and business platform for glass recycling at reasonable cost
Glass is indispensable for comfortable environments and convenient living, however, it is not small in terms of CO2 emissions during its manufacture. The realization of glass recycling will greatly reduce CO2 emissions during manufacturing.
What We Are Looking For
(1) Technology to separate glass from finished products such as buildings, windows, home appliances, solar panels, etc.
(2) Technology to remove impurities from so as to be used as raw materials.
(3) Supply chain for smooth supply of recycled raw materials to glass manufacturers.
| Challenge Owner(s) | AGC |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Urban Solutions |
Technologies related to PEM-type water electrolysis membrane and non-precious catalyst
The polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM)-type water electrolysis is attracting attention as a clean hydrogen production technology with promising applications. Non-precious metal catalysts that combine high durability and high reaction rates are needed to make water electrolysis membrane technology more sustainable for the next generation of hydrogen energy.
What We Are Looking For
(1) Development of abundant non-precious metal materials to replace precious metal catalysts.
| Challenge Owner(s) | AGC |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Infrastructure, Urban Solutions |
High-throughput screening technologies related to automated evaluation or continuous production development for biotechnology
The development of automated evaluation and continuous production technologies in manufacturing is critical to sustainable production processes. Process optimization increases resource efficiency and reduces material and energy use. In addition, controlling the process minimizes waste and emissions and minimizes environmental impact. The implementation of high-throughput screening, which combines digital technology with experimentally obtained data sets, makes this possible.
What We Are Looking For
(1) Automated Evaluation Technology
(2) Continuous production technology
(3) High-throughput screening integrated with digital technology
| Challenge Owner(s) | Arkema |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Urban Solutions |
Innovative materials for a more sustainable future
Global demand for new, innovative and sustainable materials is growing. To address our customers’ needs for high-tech, lightweight, bio-sourced, recyclable materials and seize the opportunities in the megatrends, Arkema is looking for startups developing specialty materials to jointly offer more innovative and sustainable solutions.
What We Are Looking For
The selected startups should focus on areas covered by our major innovation platforms: Light weight materials, New energies, Electronic solutions, Living comfort and home efficiency, Natural resources management. The sustainable development and environmental impact control are key selection criteria as well.
| Challenge Owner(s) | ASL |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Urban Solutions |
Developing an end-to-end digital sorting and classification system for shipbreaking projects
Japan: A technologically advanced society having one of the world’s most sophisticated recycling and waste sorting system.
ASL Marine: Shipbreaking entails hundreds of different metal materials, parts and equipment that need to be sorted and subsequently to be recycled.
What We Are Looking For
Having a digital and automated end-to-end sorting and classification system for shipbreaking waste materials and its by-products. For example, reusable parts and equipment, recyclable raw materials (including but not limited to steel and copper etc.) and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. For example, sludges and slops.
| Challenge Owner(s) | ASL |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Urban Solutions |
Developing and deploying high-powered green tugs, running on alternate sustainable fuels
Tugsboats (“Tugs”): Are small but powerful propulsion vessels (mainly diesel-fueled), designed to tow and push, barges and large ships respectively. Tugs are not only essential to docks and ports in maneuvering large ships in-and-out of berths, but also a vital maritime logistics to archipelago countries e.g. Indonesia and Philippines and international straits.
What We Are Looking For
Developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA”), the Maritime Singapore Decarbonization Blueprint: Working Towards 2050 charts ambitious and concrete long-term strategies to build a sustainable Maritime Singapore. As one of the leading shipyards in Singapore, we are committed in supporting the realisation of the initiative. We envisage partnering with sustainable fuel technology providers for tug vessels i.e. domestic harbour crafts and ocean tugs to region. Sustainable fuel includes adopting lower-carbon energy solutions such as blended biofuel, LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, diesel-electric hybrid propulsion, and full-electric propulsion and eventually net zero fuels.
| Challenge Owner(s) | ASL |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability, Urban Solutions |
Developing safe, environmental conscious, and efficient cutting methods for decommissioned vessels
Shipbreaking is an extremely dangerous and health hazardous work. Laborers are often exposed to deadly toxins, falling steel plates and flammable gases etc.
What We Are Looking For
Having a safe and an automated (AI-driven) cutting technique in dismantling decommissioned vessels. Current common vessels cutting methods include waterjet cutting (which can potentially cause ocean and land contamination) and fire torched cutting (which may cause explosion or workers in risk of being hit by falling steel plates).
| Challenge Owner(s) | Mitsui Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability |
Development of new applications utilizing friction-resistant resin materials
Our innovative resin materials reduce friction, extending the lifespan of parts and reducing noise across various industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, and home appliances. We seek fresh ideas and technologies to enhance our resin materials for creating novel applications.
What We Are Looking For
We are especially interested in solutions that cater to region-specific needs, aiming to unlock new value in the process.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Mitsui Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability |
Development of new applications utilizing stain-resistant resin materials
We are proud to offer a diverse range of stain-resistant resin materials designed to tackle various types of stains, from tough food residues like meat sauce to both water-based and oil-based stains. Our innovative materials find applications across different industries, from food containers to preventing algae buildup on walls.
What We Are Looking For
By possessing unique stain-resistant properties or enabling easy cleaning with minimal water usage, these materials not only enhance efficiency but also promote cost savings in resources and maintenance.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Mitsui Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Circular Economy & Sustainability |
Development of new applications utilizing resin materials with excellent gas permeability or gas barrier properties
We are excited to present our cutting-edge resin materials that offer exceptional gas permeability and gas barrier properties. These transparent and chemical-resistant materials have a wide range of applications. Our gas-permeable resin is expected for cell culture tools, while the gas barrier resin is suitable for tablet packaging sheets, syringes, and more.
What We Are Looking For
We are now seeking innovative proposals from industry stakeholders to explore new opportunities in the healthcare sector by leveraging the unique characteristics of these transparent resin materials with superior gas permeability and gas barrier properties.
| Challenge Owner(s) | Docomo |
|---|---|
| Industry Types(s) | Digital/ICT |
Driving global Web3 adoption: partnering for mainstream accessibility
Our challenge lies in overcoming the negative perceptions surrounding web3 and fostering blockchain's mass adoption collaboratively. Additionally, we aim to serve as the gateway to web3 by leveraging our web3 non-custodial wallet APIs (scramberry Wallet for business). By partnering with entities possessing existing technological capabilities, customer bases, and a shared passion for innovation, we can collectively navigate the web3 landscape and drive widespread adoption.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for partners who:
・Have solutions and customer bases with use cases that can integrate effectively with our Wallet APIs, even if they don't currently possess web3 technology.
・Are willing to collaborate towards achieving mass adoption of web3 technology.
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