I read about the launch of the Exploit-IP programme recently. How does the programme work? What is the criteria and how do we apply for it?
The Exploit-IP programme is a government-funded initiative to encourage local enterprises to harness and license new technologies to develop innovative products and services to compete in the global market.
The programme features an interactive one-stop portal (www.exploit-IP.com) for companies to source for new technologies from an international network of technology partners, including renowned universities, research and development organisations, and multinational corporations (MNCs).
Technologies are classified in distinct categories such as infocomm, media, materials, chemicals, food processing, energy, environment, manufacturing, logistics, electronics and health care, among others.
The programme is managed by a team of technology and licensing professionals who have experience in technology licensing and commercialisation.
Any Singapore-registered company wishing to join the programme can do so at www.exploit-IP.com
Annual membership fee is currently waived.
I run a small retail business. How can I implement standards when I cannot afford to hire a consultant?
Spring Singapore's Standards Implementation for Productivity (SIP) initiative helps companies implement Singapore Standards, international standards (for example, ISO standards) or consortia standards (for example, RosettaNet standards).
SIP projects can be initiated by a group of Singapore-based enterprises, which can either be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), MNCs or large local companies with their SMEs partners, which intend to improve productivity by adopting voluntary standards.
The minimum number of companies participating in a project is three.
Partial funding for SIP projects is available to help SMEs defray costs incurred in standards implementation through the engagement of an external consultant for a pre-determined period.
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Jun 4, 2008
