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What's Next @ Singapore Airshow


What's Next @ Singapore Airshow

Budding start-ups and their revolutionary technologies are shaking up the landscape across various sectors. Embracing these innovators as potential growth drivers of the industry, Singapore Airshow will launch its own version of What’s Next.

Beyond pitching to potential investors and accelerators, What’s Next serves as a unique platform for them to interact with industry heavyweights, share ideations and establish new business development leads.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Start-ups with product or technology of interest to the companies in aviation and aerospace sectors are welcome to participate. These sectors are some of the earliest adopter of technology, and current areas garnering great interest include:


Digital

  • AR/VR/MR
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Big Data Analysis
  • Blockchain
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Logbooks
  • Digital Twin
  • Generative Data
  • Human Machine Interaction
  • Image Compression
  • Internet of Things
  • Operation management Platforms
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Supply Chain/Route Optimisation
  • Unmanned Air Traffic Management
  • Others

Air Traffic Management

  • AI/ML
  • Blockchain
  • Climate Technologies 
  • Command Control (C2) System
  • Connectivity
  • Constructive Visual System (Simulation, AR/VR)
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital 4D
  • Digital Twin
  • Next Gen Trajectory based Navigation System
  • Radar Technologies
  • Route Optimisation
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Voice and Speech AI
  • Others

Sustainability

  • Air Purification Technology
  • Airships
  • Biomaterials
  • Carbon offsetting
  • Carbon Tracking
  • CO2 Recycling
  • Compressed Air Energy Storage
  • Electric powered aircrafts
  • GHG Satellite tracking
  • Green Energy Storage
  • Highly Efficient Batteries
  • Hydrogen Power technology
  • Hydrogen Production and Storage
  • Material Recycling
  • Smart Building Management
  • Solar powered UAVs
  • Stratospheric Balloons
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel
  • Sustainable materials
  • Others 

Dual Use Technologies

  • Additive manufacturing
  • Amphibious Drones and Aircrafts
  • Biomorphism and UAV applications
  • Electric Motors
  • GPS Denied Technology
  • High Frequency Plasma Discharge
  • High Strength Composites
  • Jetpacks
  • Laser Optics Communication and Imagery
  • LIDAR Technologies
  • Nano-powders
  • Noise/Vibration Control
  • Robotics
  • Sensor Technologies
  • Smart Fabrics
  • Super/Hypersonic Aircrafts
  • VTOL Drones and Aircrafts
  • Others

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PITCH CATEGORIES

What's Next Programme @ TechStage

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & CYBERSECURITY

  • During data access and processing, how can we effectively detect cloud-based cyber anomaly, and predict threat and deception?

  • To develop AI-enabled resource optimisation and scheduler for traffic control, on-demand transportation, car park, energy consumption, building facilities (lift, secure door, utilities, waste processing) operation management.

  • To develop AI-enabled resource optimisation and scheduler for technical resources and components repair/utilisation/storage in smart MRO operation management.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Software

Data Analytics
Cyber Security
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Virtual/Augmented Reality
Digital Twin
Quantum Technologies
Autonomous Systems
Predictive Maintenance

Hardware

Robotics
Drones
Autonomous Systems
Composites
Alloys
Additive Manufacturing

Others

Sustainability 
  • Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
  • Energy Management 
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Dual-Use Technologies
Communications
Etc

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

  • How can we effectively utilise virtual reality training simulation for maintenance, inspection and repair procedures in smart MRO operation?

  • How can we effectively utilise AR visualisation for visual cues & inspection record logging during maintenance operation and inspection of aircraft, vehicle and marine vessel?

  • To develop data analytics platform/module capable of providing pre-emptive decision, sense-making, reasoning through predictive analytics and machine learning for optimization of: 1. Public transport operations, 2. Industrial Waste Management, 3. Maritime traffic & port terminal management and 4. Video Analysis in human behaviour anticipation

INNOVATION PARTNER

 
 
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AUTOMATION & SMART TRANSPORT

  • How can we achieve autonomous navigation and mapping in GPS-denied environment?

  • To develop unmanned platform capable of underwater navigation autonomy with exploration (position, sonar and optical imaging) information/data in underwater transmission.

  • To develop aerial view perimeter security surveillance for large area key installations to detect/track intruders and alerting command centre.

  • To develop autonomous people movers for safe and efficient transportation in urban environment with obstacle (moving human and vehicle) avoidance and anti-collision features.

  • How can we enable UAV Detect and Avoid (DAA) Navigation without the use of GPS?

  • How can we leverage on UAV as flying base stations?

  • How can we neutralise rogue drones swiftly and effectively in an urban environment?

  • To develop long-endurance unmanned vessel for coastal security surveillance to detect/track trespassing vessels into restricted zone and alerting command centre.

TESTIMONIALS

- Nslcomm

Definitely one of the best platforms for start-ups to gain exposure in the aerospace and defence industry. The event is topnotch, with a lot of buzz and activities. We met prospects from different levels of the value chain and generated very good leads! Highly recommended.

- Goldbell

For us, it was a significant opportunity to get on a global stage. We were able to showcase our innovations to industry thought leaders, prospective clients and investors from Asia Pacific region and beyond. I would say exhibiting at What’s Next has broadened our scope of customers and generated good publicity, much beyond our expectations.

SMART MANUFACTURING & MARKETPLACE

  • To develop innovative solutions in 3D manufacturing

  • How can we enhance operational efficiency and reliability for healthcare, hospitality and security using robotics solutions?

  • How can we automate manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and seaport/airport operations to enhance operational efficiency and reliability?

  • How can we automate exterior inspection for airframe and large marine vessel (hull)?

SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY

  • How can we reduce carbon footprints in the aviation industry through the use of cost effective alternative energy?

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