RINA, a global leader in ship classification and consulting engineering, is expanding its Singapore Open Innovation Hub with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). The initiative seeks to accelerate innovation in the maritime and energy sectors by translating applied research into practical solutions.
The Singapore Open Innovation Hub will focus on three key areas: integrated digital twin technologies, decarbonisation solutions, and AI-enabled learning platforms. These efforts aim to optimise performance, reduce emissions, and enhance workforce skills. The hub will facilitate applied research, industry pilots, and large-scale deployments, fostering new capabilities and services within the maritime and energy value chains.
Imran Ibrahim, Director of the Open Innovation Hub Singapore at RINA, emphasised the hub’s role as a catalyst for operational value, stating, “We are building an ecosystem that connects digitalisation, decarbonisation and workforce development.” The hub plans to create 13 new specialist roles over the next three years to support its initiatives.
Soo Haw Yun, Vice President Global Enterprise Division at EDB, highlighted Singapore’s position as a leading maritime hub, noting, “Companies like RINA can access a strong base of research and scientific capabilities here to co-develop, test and scale new solutions.”
This expansion is part of RINA’s global network of Open Innovation Hubs, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, technology-driven solutions worldwide.
