Shaping the Future of Food Manufacturing with Service Design

SDN Singapore Chapter is thrilled to share the incredible energy and innovation that unfolded at the Ideactio studio during our 2nd Open Innovation Competition centred around ‘Shaping the Future of Food Manufacturing’! Our talented participating teams embraced the opportunity to tackle this dynamic challenge head-on, bringing forth a wave of creativity and cutting-edge solutions. It was truly inspiring to witness the diverse perspectives and collaborative spirit that our participants brought to the table. Teams showcased ingenious approaches to tackle the challenge statements given. Innovative technologies and sustainable practices took centre stage, reflecting our commitment to a greener and more resilient future. Cross-functional collaboration at its best - Engineering, design, IT and life science students seamlessly blended their skills to craft holistic solutions. The amazing winners! Winning Team - Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Process automation to optimise delivery and improve efficiency Co-Runners Up (two teams) - Ngee Ann Polytechnic & Nanyang Polytechnic: Attract and retain young local talent for business expansion. Third Place - Singapore Polytechnic: Attract young talents by understanding prospective employees. A massive congratulations to all participating teams for pushing boundaries and redefining the future of food manufacturing! We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, and this competition was a testament to the extraordinary talent within our partners. A heartfelt thanks to all participants, mentors, and judges who made this event a resounding success. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to push the boundaries of creativity and explore new frontiers in innovation!

Human Centred Design
Human Centred Design - Ideactio
2024 Open Innovation participants
2024 Open Innovation participants - Ideactio

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