Global Innovation

ChallengeInformation Session

PUB Singapore

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PUB Global Innovation Challenge

Seeks to accelerate PUB’s discovery and adoption of digital solutions and smart

technologies to improve operational excellence and meet future water needs

Timeline

https://pub.gov.sg/innovationchallenge

Info Session 1 (6 Oct) Challenge Statements

Sensors & Monitoring SystemsA. Sensor data integrity monitoring: How might we identify

drifts or inaccuracies in sensor readings?

B. Real-time detection of taste and odour compounds in water: How might we detect and measure the taste and odour of water in real-time in a water treatment plant?

C. Seamless coagulation control: How might we determine the required coagulant dosage in water treatment processes using new means that are faster, connected, and automatic?

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Automation & Robotics• Automated Earth Control Measure submission evaluator: How

might we reduce the time spent on the evaluation of Earth Control Measures submission drawings and accurately identify the lapses?

• Robotics for water tank cleaning: How might we use robotics equipment to clean the inside of water tanks?

• Automated identification and enumeration of midge populations: How might we better monitor the populations of midges at reservoirs?

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Info Session 2 (8 Oct) Challenge Statements

Ecosystem Partners

Pilot

Phase2021 -2022

Nominated company

will need to provide a

detailed pilot proposal

and their funding

request.

The pilot project would

last up to 18 months

Timeline

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Interview

PhaseMid November

Selected companies

will be invited for an

interview with PUB’s

panel of experts. The

interview will help PUB

determine whether to

nominate the company

for a grant to fund

their pilot.

Evaluation

PhaseEarly November

The submitted

application will be

reviewed by PUB’s

Technology Department

as well as the

Departments tied to the

particular challenge.

Application

PhaseEnds on 2 November

23:59hrs Singapore time.

Applicants that complete

their submission before 12

October 23:59 hrs

Singapore time will have

the opportunity to

schedule a consultation

session with a PUB

officer.

Evaluation Criteria

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Effectiveness ● How effective is the solution in solving the challenge statement?

● Does the solution address the requirements and constraints for

execution?

Innovativeness ● Does the solution adopt a fresh approach to the problem?

● Is the solution back by evidence of advanced technological

capabilities and scientific proof?

Pilot Feasibility ● How sound is the proposal for the pilot?

● How likely will the solutions can be proven and implemented on a

larger scale, taking in the considering the required cost, time and

effort?

Credibility ● Does the team have relevant past experience & successes?

● Does the company has a strong portfolio of clients or investors

to sustain their business?

Funding & Benefits

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Pilot funding of

up to

SG$250,000

Mentorship by

PUB experts

Opportunity to

access real-

world testbeds

Commercialise

and scale your

solution with

PUB

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Meet the Challenge Owners

Sensor &

Monitoring

Systems(Uploaded on

website next week)

Seamless Coagulation Control Chow Qin Wei

Principal Engineer, Water Supply (Plants)

Department

Real-time Detection of Taste and

Odour Compounds in Water

Wu Jingming

Senior Chemist, Water Quality Department

Sensor Data Integrity Monitoring Jeslyn Thong

Senior Engineer, Water Supply (Plants) Department

Automation

& Robotics

(Today)

4:25pm Automated Earth Control Measure

Submission Evaluator

Jeannette Ng

Engineer, Catchment & Waterways Department

4:35pm Automated Identification and

Enumeration of Midge Populations

Eunice Kong

Biologist, Catchment & Waterways Department

4:45pm Robotics for Water Tank Cleaning George Teopilus

Senior Engineer, Water Supply (Network)

Department

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Questions?

Thank You