Innovation Voucher Scheme
The Innovation Voucher Scheme (IVS) launched by SPRING SINGAPORE on 26 March 2009 is aimed at encouraging more technology innovation among the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to try out innovative ideas and adopt technology to drive growth. SMEs can work with public Knowledge Institutions (KI) like the Centre of Innovation in Marine and Offshore Technology (MOT COI) to explore how they can leverage on IVS to jumpstart technology work.
Broadly, the MOI COI focuses on the following areas for the marine and offshore industry:
- Design and Analysis
- Product & Process Improvement
- Inspection and Testing
- Offshore Construction & Process Equipment
The types of expertise and specific services offered by MOT COI include: |
Types of Expertise |
Specific Services |
Technical Advisory Services |
- Technology-related market research or technology intelligence e.g. exploration of emerging technology for applications as per client project proposition
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- Technology feasibility study for applied R&D or product / prototype development opportunities e.g. study on the use of RFID for tracking workers, scaffolding, pipes, components; development of prototype for marine and water sports activities
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- Research / assessment of new technology for productisation or commercialisation e.g. laser cleaning & blasting technology
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- Research for patents for adoption or verification for possible patent application
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| Technical Support Services |
- Basic towing tank and marine engine tests. Eg resistance and drag determination of ship model and engine emission test for fuel
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- Software routine basic development, customisation and script programming e.g. marine engine efficiency analysis, cost benefit analysis
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- Proof of concept of technology and / or innovative process e.g. use of laser technology for welding, blasting and cleaning
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- Product or productivity improvement study and design e.g. time and motion study
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- Third party validation or independent assessment e.g. checking of structural calculations
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- Performance testing viz regulatory requirements e.g. model testing, destructive and non-destructive testing
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- Simple computer simulation and rapid prototyping services - for products or process systems prior to fabrication to establish optimal characterisation for bench-scale or test-bedding
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| Transfer Technical know-how |
- Hands-on skills upgrading & technology capability development e.g. short courses on technology, use of computer software and machinery
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- Specialised technology training programmes e.g. laser technology.
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- Overseas study trips to explore adoption of foreign technology, including evaluation of new machinery and specific technology, for optimisation to local environment and adoption by industry
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For general information on IVS, please contact the EnterpriseOne Hotline at Tel: (65) 6898 1800 or email: enterpriseone@spring.gov.sg.
If you are interested to explore with us how you can tap on IVS to embark on technology work, please complete this form. Or you can also contact us by telephone or in person.
Mr Ng Huan Chiew MOT COI
Blk 34 #01-01 535 Clementi Road Singapore 599489
Tel: (65) 6460 6268 Fax: (65) 6467 4185 Email: nhc3@np.edu.sg |
Operation Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 6.00pm. Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. |
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