Grassroots Innovation
Identify and support ideas emerging from regional and community needs.
Programmes and initiatives
Practical pathways for innovators and startups
Our initiatives combine physical infrastructure, expert guidance, applied research and community engagement.
Core programmes
Support across the innovation lifecycle
Prototype Development
Access engineering mentorship, fabrication and validation support.
Startup Incubation
Develop business models, partnerships, market readiness and team capabilities.
R&D Collaboration
Connect institutions, researchers and industry around applied projects.
Training & Workshops
Build technical, entrepreneurial and digital capabilities.
Community Outreach
Engage beneficiaries and local stakeholders in problem-solving.
Ongoing R&D
A diverse portfolio of applied innovation
Assistive & Health TechnologyProtective & Alerting Face Shield for Municipal Workers
A protective face shield that detects hazardous gases and activates emergency oxygen support for municipal and mine workers.
Smart City & EnvironmentDoor-to-Door Waste Collection Tracking & Monitoring System
A QR and cloud-based platform for recording household waste collection by location, time and collection status.
Mobility & Clean EnergyElectric Mini Vehicle
A low-cost compact electric vehicle for safer local commuting and adaptable small-business use.
Automation & RoboticsGrocery Lift
An IoT-controlled mini lifting system for moving goods between floors of multistorey buildings.
Automation & RoboticsAutomatic Portable Wire Cutter
A portable automatic machine that cuts wire according to entered length and quantity.
Assistive & Health TechnologyWireless Stethoscope
An electronic stethoscope that amplifies body sounds and transfers audio wirelessly for remote examination.
Smart City & EnvironmentDrone as Service
A drone-based surveillance and real-time monitoring platform for gases, thermal signatures and structural risk.
Assistive & Health TechnologyDeaf and Dumb Machine
An assistive device that converts Morse-code input into voice and text for differently abled users.
Assistive & Health TechnologySafety Face Shield for Municipality Works
A gas-detecting safety mask with alerts and automatic oxygen supply for hazardous work environments.