Innovation Challenges

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NTU Sustainability Challenge
Challenge Owner(s) Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Organiser(s)
Enterprise Singapore, Hello Tomorrow Asia Pacific
Industry Type(s)
Circular Economy & Sustainability, Environmental Services, Sustainable Energy, Urban Solutions
Opportunities and Support Opportunities to carry out a paid pilot with NTU on their campus, and receive in-kind support from them (Up to $40,000)
Application Start Date 6 June 2023
Application End Date 1 September 2023
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About Challenge

In line with the University's 15-year manifesto, NTU Singapore and Enterprise Singapore are co-organising the inaugural NTU Sustainability Challenge 2023 to bring together innovators and researchers to leverage on technology and co-develop eco-friendly solutions that can address in-campus environmental issues.

The challenge statements include the reduction of energy usage in ACMV and water usage in cooling towers and irrigation, as well as innovations in energy harvesting and promoting behaviours to reduce carbon footprint.

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Challenge Owner(s)Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Circular Economy & Sustainability, Environmental Services, Sustainable Energy, Urban Solutions
Reducing Energy Usage of Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) Systems

Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems account for a significant portion of energy consumption in NTU buildings. NTU would like to look for innovative solutions that can reduce the energy consumption of already efficient ACMV systems, such as the real-time automated optimisation of ACMV controls.

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Challenge Owner(s)Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Sustainable Energy, Urban Solutions
Harvesting Energy From The Untapped Environment

A large majority of rooftop surfaces at NTU have already been installed with conventional photovoltaic (PV) solutions to harness solar energy. NTU is looking for innovative solutions that can harvest energy from untapped surfaces or spaces in NTU, such as novel solar energy harvesting or low-speed wind turbine solutions.

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Challenge Owner(s)Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions
Reducing Frequency and Usage of Water For Irrigation

In order to conserve valuable water resources, NTU is reviewing the practice of using potable water for the irrigation of plants in planter boxes within multi-storey academic buildings, including the ARC and the HIVE. To that end, NTU is looking for innovative irrigation solutions to be used in the landscaping of the campus.

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Challenge Owner(s)Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Circular Economy & Sustainability, Environmental Services
Reducing Water Usage of Cooling Towers

Water consumption of cooling towers is a major contributor to the overall consumption of potable water. As such, NTU would like to explore innovative solutions to reduce potable water usage of cooling towers, taking into consideration the existing piping and infrastructure of our existing buildings, as well as limited space for water storage

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Challenge Owner(s)Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Industry Types(s)Circular Economy & Sustainability
Encouraging Behaviours That Reduce Carbon Footprint

One of the challenges faced by NTU is to encourage user behaviour change and create a long term orientation towards sustainability within NTU's community. NTU would like to cultivate resource conscious behaviour within the campus, with an aim to reduce carbon emissions. As such, NTU is calling for advanced hardware or software solutions that can encourage behaviours that reduce the carbon footprint within the NTU campus

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Register your interest for the challenge statement briefing session!

Briefing Date:
27th June, 2023, at 3.00PM-4.00PM (SGT)

Briefing Venue:
The Arc - Learning Hub North (LHN), Floor 4, Nanyang Technological University [63 Nanyang Dr, Singapore 636922]

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