Open Innovation Network

Open Innovation Network

Connect entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers with corporates to develop and test-bed solutions to address challenges in Singapore and beyond.

Gateway to the open innovation ecosystem in Singapore

The OIN features challenges organised by companies or agencies. Innovators, startups and enterprises are invited to discover relevant challenges through the OIN and seek out solution development and market testing opportunities with local and global companies.

Who benefits from the OIN?

Companies and innovators co-develop viable solutions to real-world challenges

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Challenge owners gain a faster time-to-market, reduce costs and divide the risks of innovation, as well as access external talents and their expertise

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Solvers can pitch innovative solutions that meet the needs of challenge owners

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How to get started

  • For challenge solvers
  • For challenge owners
  • Learn more about the OIN platform
  • Explore opportunities and ongoing challenges
  • Submit your proposal before calls close
If you are new to open innovation, learn more about how it works and how to prepare for the challenges.
Learn about OIN
Explore ongoing challenges and look out for those that may fit your expertise. You can also register your areas of interest and receive customised updates on challenges, news and articles.
Ongoing challenges
OIN alerts
Check your eligibility before submitting your proposal. If you would not be able to solve challenges alone, consider collaborating with others for help. Ensure your proposal directly addresses the challenge statement to stand a higher chance of being shortlisted.
  • Learn more about the OIN platform
  • Share your challenge statement
If you are new to open innovation, learn more about how you can crowdsource for innovative solutions.
Learn about OIN
Publish your challenge on the OIN platform to tap our ecosystem of startups and SMEs.
Share your innovation challenge

Other Market Access and Networks opportunities

  • Eureka Network Projects

    For Singapore companies interested in joint innovation projects and collaborations with other countries.

  • Global Innovation Alliance

    Enter overseas markets with confidence and connect with innovation communities through our programmes.

  • Co-Innovation Programmes

    Co-Innovation Programmes open up new opportunities for the exchange of ideas and knowledge across companies in different countries. Work with an international counterpart to co-innovate solutions, test-bed them and scale up into the region together.

Still have questions about the OIN?

Read the OIN FAQs and find out about:

  • Roles and responsibilities as a solver
  • Factors to consider when coming up with your solution
  • Other challenges like the National Innovation Challenges (NIC)

Explore FAQs