Speech & language is replacing cumbersome peripherals and becoming the major platform and communication channel for human-machine interactions. Many spoken language innovations are created to enhance process productivity, improve process efficiency or to propel growth. We are looking into the deep understanding of acoustics signals, spoken and written language using deep learning and linguistics representation to drive new innovations in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, Healthcare and Biomedical Science and Services and Digital Economics domains, focusing on Singapore local languages and major regional languages.