Startup Challenge 2023

The much-awaited A*STAR Advanced Manufacturing Startup Challenge returns to the stage with enthusiasm this year! With a steadfast commitment to driving sustainability within the advanced manufacturing industry, this year's contest takes center stage in addressing crucial challenges and seizing opportunities in creating sustainable solutions through environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and the principles of the circular economy.

Embark on a journey of transforming ideas into reality to reshape the future of advanced manufacturing today!

Problem Statements

Problem Statement 1:
Driving energy efficiency for sustainable manufacturing

Problem Statement 2:
Energy-efficient cooling for thermal comfort

Problem Statement 3:
Waste-to-Resource marketplace to promote circular economy

Problem Statement 4:
Decision Support System for Sustainable Packaging Design

How might we develop a smart energy management system to measure, monitor and control energy consumption throughout the manufacturing process to provide recommendations to optimise energy efficiency and reduce consumption?

Download your challenge brief* here.

*The challenge brief is meant to serve as a guide, and we remains open to evaluate submissions should your company's technology be able to address the outlined industry pain-points. All submissions of hardware and software solutions in various technological maturity will be evaluated

Submit your ideas here (login required).

How might we optimise energy efficiency in air-conditioning for thermal loading, while still delivering thermal comfort?

Download your challenge brief* here.

*The challenge brief is meant to serve as a guide, and we remains open to evaluate submissions should your company's technology be able to address the outlined industry pain-points. All submissions of hardware and software solutions in various technological maturity will be evaluated.

Submit your ideas here (login required).

How might we promote circular economy by facilitating the adoption of industry symbiosis and encouraging B2B exchange of waste materials for reuse?

Download your challenge brief* here.

*The challenge brief is meant to serve as a guide, and we remains open to evaluate submissions should your company's technology be able to address the outlined industry pain-points. All submissions of hardware and software solutions in various technological maturity will be evaluated.

Submit your ideas here (login required).

How might we provide decision support to help the company to achieve sustainable packaging design without compromising its functionality?

Download your challenge brief* here.

*The challenge brief is meant to serve as a guide, and we remains open to evaluate submissions should your company's technology be able to address the outlined industry pain-points. All submissions of hardware and software solutions in various technological maturity will be evaluated.

Submit your ideas here (login required).