- Maritime Singapore to Benefit from Global Startup Network Through Plug and Play.
- Plug and Play Joins Forces with MPA to Fast-Track Maritime Transformation.
- Singapore’s Maritime Sector Gets a Digital and Sustainable Boost with New Partnership.
Plug and Play, an international innovation platform with a presence in Silicon Valley has partnered with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to drive innovation, digitalization, and decarbonization within the maritime industry. Through the partnership, the partnership will enhance Singapore’s maritime innovation landscape through startup support, corporate collaboration, and the development of a vibrant innovator and industry player community, reports MPA.
Utilizing Global Networks for Innovation
With this collaboration, MPA will be able to leverage Plug and Play’s large international network and experience. This will facilitate the discovery of potential startups, the introduction of new technology solutions, and further cement Singapore as a premier maritime innovation hub.
Strengthening PIER71™ and Industry Collaborations
The collaboration will also further enhance PIER71™ (Port Innovation Ecosystem Reimagined @ BLOCK71), a maritime innovation project spearheaded by MPA and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore. Plug and Play’s knowledge will advance the corporate engagement and supplement PIER71™’s initiatives in drawing high-potential startups, promote industry partnerships, and accelerate the application of innovative maritime solutions. Moreover, this will also connect Singapore’s maritime system with global networks of innovation to offer more possibilities for startups to pilot and expand their solutions.
Plug and Play’s Commitment to Maritime Innovation
Mr. Jupe Tan, Managing Partner, APAC – Plug and Play Tech Center, stated: “Since 2021, Plug and Play’s Maritime program has driven innovation in smart shipping, sustainability, supply chain optimization, safety and wellbeing, and smart infrastructure. Having identified and worked with over 500 leading startups, we are now expanding our Maritime program to Singapore in partnership with MPA, further strengthening our global presence in one of the world’s leading maritime hubs.”
MPA’s Vision for a Competitive and Sustainable Maritime Sector
Mr. Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), MPA, emphasized the importance of innovation in shaping the future of the maritime industry: “The maritime industry is undergoing rapid transformation and innovation is key to ensuring Maritime Singapore remains competitive and sustainable. Our partnership with Plug and Play will strengthen Singapore’s maritime innovation ecosystem by broadening access to global networks, testbeds, and funding opportunities. By connecting startups with industry players, and supporting the development of promising solutions, we aim to accelerate digitalisation, decarbonisation, and efficiency across the sector.”
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Source: MPA
