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Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development. The agency works with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise.

It also supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups, and builds trust in Singapore’s products and services through quality and standards.

Visit https://enterprisesg.gov.sg for more information.

Challenge Sponsor

Hexagon Group AG

Hexagon Group AG is the holding company of, among other entities, Hexagon Fertilizers Asia Pte Ltd and Hexagon Trading AG. Main activities of these entities are trading and marketing bulk commodities, predominantly fertilizers, raw materials to produce fertilizers (sulfuric acid, sulfur, ammonia, rock phosphate) and soluble fertilizers.

While the origins of the company were in Europe, it has quickly grown to become a global enterprise with offices spread over five continents. Main markets of the Group are Asia, Europe and Latin America; however, its presence in Africa, North America and Oceania is catching up rapidly. In 2025, Hexagon Group AG will trade more than seven million tons of different products both by land and by sea. The Group is recognized as one of the leading companies in the area of its activities.

Hexagon Group AG values corporate responsibility, fairness, and sustainability. The company supports communities through profit donations and promotes responsible production based on green technology. The Hexagon Green Fund addresses global environmental challenges, and the Hexagon Foundation is focusing on Education, Children, and Clean Water.

Visit https://www.hexagon-group.com for more information.

Strategic Partners

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.

Visit https://www.edb.gov.sg for more information. 

Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

As the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy, ORE Catapult plays a key role in delivering the UK’s Net Zero targets by accelerating the creation and growth of UK companies in the offshore renewable energy sector.

ORE Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government, as part of a network of Catapults set up by InnovateUK in high growth industries. Independent and trusted, with a unique combination of world leading test and demonstration facilities, engineering and research expertise, ORE Catapult convenes the sector, delivering applied research, accelerating technology development, reducing risk and cost, and enhancing UK-wide economic growth.

Visit https://ore.catapult.org.uk for more information.

Temasek Foundation

Temasek Foundation supports a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities in Asia, including Singapore. Made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, an investment company headquartered in Singapore, Temasek Foundation’s programmes strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come. Collectively, Temasek Foundation’s programmes strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and regional capabilities, advance science, and protect the planet.

Visit https://temasekfoundation.org.sg for more information.

Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP)

The Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (“CIIP”) was established in 2022 as a non-profit entity by Temasek Trust to foster impact investing and practices in Asia and beyond by building and sharing knowledge, bringing together stakeholders in the community, and bringing about positive action that accelerates the adoption of impact investing principles and practices. CIIP is the anchor partner for the United Nation Development Programme’s Private Finance for the SDGs, providing Asia investors and businesses with clarity, insights and tools that support their contributions towards achieving the SDGs. Temasek and ABC Impact are CIIP’s strategic partners.

Visit https://ciip.com.sg for more information.

Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA)

Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) is a Temasek Trust initiative dedicated to catalysing collaborative philanthropy in Asia through dynamic multi-sector partnerships. By harnessing collective strengths, PAA multiplies impact, accelerates positive change, and takes urgent action to address the pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. PAA’s flagship programme is the annual Philanthropy Asia Summit.

Visit https://philanthropyasiaalliance.org for more information.

Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health (C3H)

C3H is a catalytic vehicle by Temasek Trust that provides capital to innovative, early-stage companies in Climate, Health, and their intersection. C3H focuses on companies that deliver tangible impact through bold, scalable solutions. Its activities are anchored by Temasek Trust’s impact areas of Planet, People, Peace, and Progress.

Challenge Statement Owners

ACWA Power

ACWA Power, a global leader in clean energy, operates power and water desalination projects across multiple regions, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Visit https://www.acwapower.com for more information.

Alsco Uniforms

Alsco Uniforms is a global leader in textile rental and hygiene solutions, operating over 150 branches and employing 16,000 people worldwide. Established in Singapore in 2000, Alsco serves around 4,500 customers across industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. With a strong focus on sustainability, Alsco promotes circular practices through reusable textiles, efficient laundering, and resource-saving technologies that reduce waste, water, and energy use across its operations in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

Visit https://www.alsco.com.sg for more information.

COFCO International

With 12,000+ people in 36 countries, COFCO International is the overseas agriculture business platform for COFCO Corporation, China's largest food and agriculture company. We buy, sell, process and distribute agricultural commodities to help meet the rising global demand for food, particularly in Asia, with assets across six continents and a commitment to sustainable growth.

Visit https://www.cofcointernational.com for more information.

Cyan Renewables

Cyan Renewables, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Singapore, is Asia’s first offshore wind-focused vessel operator. Managing 32 vessels across seven countries, it provides full-cycle wind farm support. Through innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation, Cyan partners with global developers, advancing offshore wind infrastructure, clean energy, and workforce development across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Visit https://www.cyanrenewables.com for more information.

ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd (ECOM)

ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd (ECOM) is one of the largest and most successful service companies in coffee globally, sourcing, selling and delivering exceptional service across six continents. ECOM works with farmers and their communities to create sustainable value, improve livelihoods and provide global solutions that help farmers, our customers and our people on our collective journey to carbon neutrality. ECOM implements regenerative and climate-smart agriculture practices, promoting productivity, quality, and environmental protection across its sourcing regions. 

Visit https://www.ecomtrading.com for more information.

EDP Renewables APAC

EDP Renewables APAC (EDPR) is a global company that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, and green hydrogen assets. It is the renewable energy division of the global energy company EDP. EDPR has a strong presence in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific, with a focus on driving the energy transition through sustainable and integrated clean energy solutions.

Visit https://www.edp.com/en/asia-pacific for more information.

Electrolux Group

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year.  

Visit https://www.electrolux.com.sg for more information.

Gardens by the Bay

An integral part of Singapore’s “City in Nature” vision, Gardens by the Bay is a national garden and premier horticultural attraction that showcases the best of garden and floral artistry for all to enjoy. Located in the heart of Singapore’s downtown Marina Bay, it spans 101 hectares across 3 waterfronts. 

Visit https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg for more information.

Golden Agri-Resources

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the world’s largest seed-to-shelf agribusinesses. GAR is a global leader in palm oil production and manages more than 500,000 hectares of plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. GAR’s downstream refining and specialty product facilities manufacture high-quality products for the global agronomy, food, oleochemical, and bioenergy markets. GAR also has complementary businesses such as soybean-based products in China, sunflower-based products in India, and sugar businesses which leverage our shipping and logistics capabilities.

Visit https://www.goldenagri.com.sg for more information

Guang Chong Berhad

Guang Chong Berhad (GCB) is a Malaysia-based, fully integrated cocoa processor and ingredients supplier. It manufactures cocoa butter, cocoa mass, cocoa powder and other derivatives through facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia and Cote D’Ivoire, serving major chocolate makers globally.

Visit https://www.gcbcocoa.com for more information

JERA Nex bp

JERA Nex bp (JNbp) is a purpose-built offshore wind company with the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind at scale. With the backing of two of the world’s leading energy companies – JERA and bp – our ambition is to safely deliver the abundant, clean, secure and affordable energy the world needs as part of a competitive and sustainable global industry.

Visit https://www.jnbp.com for more information.

Louis Dreyfus Company

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Founded more than 170 years ago, they are active in over 100 countries today and employ approximately 19,000 employees globally. The company helps feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. 

LDC is one of the world’s leading citrus juice processors and merchants, with a global presence across the entire juice value chain and has been active in the juice business for more than 35 years. The company processes, blends and delivers a variety of juice products and by-products, focusing on high-quality Not From Concentrate (NFC) and From Concentrate (FC) citrus juices, catering to both retail and industrial customers. 

As a responsible citrus grower, managing some 30,000 hectares of citrus groves across 36 producing farms in Brazil, the company is committed to stringent quality control, sustainable practices and transparency in its juice operations. Its juice business leverages its global network of citrus groves, processing plants and logistics capabilities to meet growing demand for premium juice products worldwide. LDC’s juice business integrates end-to-end supply chain solutions, including storage, transportation and customised blending services, to provide high-quality juice products tailored to market needs.

Visit https://www.ldc.com for more information.

Musim Mas

Musim Mas is a fully integrated palm oil company with global operations across the entire value chain, enabling them to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently and responsibly. Present in 13 countries, their main operations are in Indonesia, spanning from cultivation to refining and manufacturing.

Visit https://www.musimmas.com for more information.

OCP Singapore

OCP Singapore is the regional office of OCP Group for Southeast and East Asia, dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers with customised, sustainable solutions tailored to their needs. OCP is the world leader in phosphate-based fertiliser, operating across five continents and with access to over 70% of the world‘s known phosphate reserves. The company enables access to customised phosphate-based fertilisers that support farmers in enhancing yields through science-backed, environmentally responsible practices. OCP develops innovative digital solutions that address farmers' daily challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Visit https://www.ocpgroup.ma for more information.

Philips

Philips is a global leader in health technology, with sustainability deeply embedded in its business strategy. The company adopts a holistic approach to sustainability, integrating it across product design, operations, supply chains, and strategic partnerships. One of its key manufacturing sites is located in Batam (Indonesia), which is supported by Manufacturing Engineering in Philips Singapore.

Visit https://www.philips.com.sg for more information.

Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain Group designs, develops, and distributes innovative solutions to improve the quality of living spaces, reduce the environmental impact of buildings, and make life easier for its professional customers including architects and installers among others. Saint-Gobain Singapore & Malaysia focuses on gypsum, mortars, construction chemical and fibre cement boards, with significant investments in manufacturing. Singapore serves as a regional hub, offering insulation, ceilings and construction solutions.

https://www.saint-gobain.com/en for more information.


Samsonite

Samsonite is a global leader in travel luggage and accessories, renowned for its innovation, durability, and design. Founded in 1910, the brand offers a wide range of products including suitcases, backpacks, and travel gear, catering to both business and leisure travelers worldwide with a focus on quality and style.

Visit https://www.samsonite.com.sg for more information.

Seatrium

Seatrium Digital is the digital arm of Seatrium Limited, driving transformation across the energy, maritime, and offshore sectors through advanced digital technologies. The company leverages data analytics, automation, and smart systems to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. By integrating innovation with deep industry expertise, Seatrium Digital delivers end-to-end digital solutions that enable smarter asset management, optimised performance, and greater value creation for global energy and marine clients. 

Visit https://seatrium.com for more information.

SingHealth

Visit https://www.singhealth.com.sg for more information.

ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. Its commercial aerospace business is a world-class OEM and MRO solutions provider and is among the world’s largest third-party aircraft MRO service providers.

Visit https://www.stengg.com for more information.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is one of the fastest-growing data centre providers with a global platform serving as a cornerstone of the digital ecosystem that helps the world to connect. Powering a sustainable digital future, STT GDC operates across Singapore, the UK, Germany, Italy, India, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam, providing businesses an exceptional foundation that is built for their growth anywhere.

Visit https://www.sttelemediagdc.com/sg-en for more information.

Sucafina

Sucafina is the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. We help stakeholders worldwide to find the perfect coffee solutions and work to create shared value by embedding technology, innovation and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

Visit https://sucafina.com for more information.

Sumifru

Headquartered in Singapore, Sumifru is a leading fruit company with a specialised focus on the banana industry. The company expertly manages the entire global supply chain. Sumifru has built its strong reputation by distributing renowned consumer brands which are synonymous with quality and freshness. By controlling every step of the process, the company guarantees that its high-quality bananas consistently reach consumers with consistent taste and texture, making it a trusted and pivotal player in the international banana market.

Visit https://www.sumifru.com.ec/en for more information.

Thai Wah

Thai Wah Public Company Limited is a leading agri-food business in Southeast Asia, specialising in starch, vermicelli, and noodle products. With operations across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China, the company focuses on sustainable agriculture, value-added food innovation, and circular economy practices to create long-term value for consumers and communities. 

Visit https://www.thaiwah.com for more information.

Vopak

Royal Vopak is the world's leading independent tank storage company. It specialises in storing and handling a variety of bulk liquid products, chemicals, and gases. With a global network of terminals, Vopak plays a critical role in connecting global energy and manufacturing supply chains.

Visit https://www.vopak.com for more information.

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Padang & Co

Since 2013, Padang & Co has been catalysing ecosystem collaborations and innovations to advance the Green Economy. We match corporations, government agencies, startups and SMEs to test, scale, and deploy Climate Tech solutions, enabled by key technologies like AI. Through Open Innovation - from tech scouting to innovation challenges to acceleration programmes - we help to decarbonise industries, cities, and the agri-food system, driving sustainable growth and building resilience across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Visit https://padang.co for more information. 

Open Innovation Network (OIN)

The Open Innovation Network (OIN) is set up by Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to provide a single national gateway to open innovation challenges and activities happening in Singapore. At OIN, you will find a directory of challenges launched by startups and SMEs or agencies inviting solutions, where innovators can seek out co-development and test-bedding opportunities. We encourage the discovery of new ideas and solutions, and link up partners in the open innovation ecosystem.

Visit www.openinnovationnetwork.gov.sg for more information.