Centres of Innovation (COIs)

Overview

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to embark on technology innovation can tap on an array of ready resources available at one of the eight Centres of Innovation (COIs). From laboratory facilities to consultancy and training courses, you can receive assistance in developing and testing technology projects.

The eight centres are set up in partnership with selected polytechnics and research institutes. Each centre is a one-stop hub which specialises in a different industry. Together, the eight COIs cover electronics, supply chain management, environment and water, food, marine and offshore, materials, and precision engineering industries.

Temasek Polytechnic

Areas of focus :

Evidence-based development of Complementary Health Products – Traditional Medicines, Health Supplements, and Functional Foods
Product quality testing using chemical and biological analyses
Product safety and efficacy studies
Glycaemic Index testing
Training programmes in analytical science

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Ms Sukhpreet Kaur
E coi-chp@tp.edu.sg
T 6780 4280

Nanyang Polytechnic

Areas of focus :

Design consultancy and development of products/processes/services leveraging on embedded technology, wireless communications, imaging technology, clean energy & green technologies, computational intelligence & analytics, infocomm technologies etc
Technology & knowledge transfer and IP creation & translation to marketplace
Test & Measurement services (product/system characterization & performance measurements, pre-compliance & verification, test engineering etc)
Test-bedding, user-trials and test marketing of new solutions
Business & market research and intelligence

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Mr John Fung
E John_FUNG@nyp.edu.sg
T 6550 0978

Republic Polytechnic

Areas of focus :

Value-stream/chain mapping and analytics for business process improvements
Process and automation simulation for logistics and supply chain scenarios
Performance improvement through integration of mechanization, automation and human factors engineering
Innovative developments from various engineering & technology disciplines for supply chain applications

Mr Edmund Chan
E coi-scm@rp.edu.sg
T 9232 0228

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Areas of focus :

Water Technology - Membrane Development & Technology, Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
Waste Management - Resource Recovery, Advanced Materials for Sustainable Environment
Clean Energy - Energy Efficiency and Energy Management
Pollution Control -Pollutant detection and characterization, Monitoring System Development & Enhancement

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Ms Ida Kwan
E Ida_KWAN@np.edu.sg
T 6460 8168

Singapore Polytechnic

Areas of focus :

Product and Process Development
Packaging Innovation
Shelf Life Evaluation
Sensory & Consumer Studies
Process Engineering Innovation
Training programmes for competency in food and beverage

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Mr Zen Tan
E zen_tan@sp.edu.sg
T 6870 4619

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Areas of focus :

Design and Analysis
Product and Process Innovation
Inspection and Testing
Marine and Offshore Construction and Process Equipment

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Mr Ang Yee Kiang
E angyeekiang@np.edu.sg
T 6460 8594

IMRE A*Star

Areas of focus :

Material characterisation - Chemical, physical, mechanical, thermal, morphological, rheological, electrical and optical properties
Material Design – Polymers, composites, functionalisation of bulk materials and surfaces through nanotechnology
Material Fabrication & Processing – Functional coatings, thin film, additive manufacturing
Materials for Sensing, analysis & detection – Sensors, transducers, non-destructive testing, spectroscopy analysis
Technology consultancy & translation services

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Dr Leong Yew Wei
E leongyw@imre.a-star.edu.sg
T 6874 3326

SIMTech

Areas of focus :

Machining, laser processing, injection molding, metal forming and welding
Manufacturing automation, mechatronic design and motion control
Measurement and diagnostics
Shop floor operation and management
Supply chain management
Complex equipment
Surface coating and heat treatment
Engineering design and simulation

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Mr Peter Shi
E zfshi@simtech.a-star.edu.sg
T 6590 3152