SGInnovate welcomes five new learning and talent partners to its growing community: APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture, Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, HeyHi, ITEL Learning Systems and Nexascan
Together with our robust network of ecosystem partners across industry, academia, and government, these new collaborations enhance Singapore’s ability to nurture deep tech talent at scale, supporting national efforts in upskilling, reskilling, and connecting people to meaningful, high-impact roles.
"Through our collaboration with SGInnovate's Learning & Alumni team, APAC-SCA is able to connect emerging talent with opportunities in the future food sector. By providing industry-relevant training, educational content, and direct engagement with leading companies and experts, the partnership helps build a skilled talent pipeline that can support the growth of Singapore's and Asia-Pacific's cellular agriculture ecosystem."
- Peter Yu, Program Director, APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA)
"At its core, CFTE exists to prepare people and institutions for the future of work in an AI-driven world. This means not only equipping individuals with the right knowledge and frameworks, but also ensuring that transformation happens at scale, with lasting impact. SGInnovate's ecosystem, spanning deep tech entrepreneurship, research institutions, government linkages, and a vibrant alumni and innovation community, provides exactly the kind of reach, credibility, and real-world context that amplifies this mission.
Through this collaboration, CFTE's structured methodologies can be brought to bear on a community that is at the frontier of technological change. SGInnovate's alumni and learners are builders, innovators, and future leaders who both need and can champion the kind of AI-readiness infrastructure CFTE specialises in."
- Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-founder, Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship
"HeyHi is an EdTech company transforming teaching and learning with our AI-powered E-Assessment and Personalised Adaptive Learning System. We empower educational institutions across K–12 and higher education, as well as enterprises, by transforming static learning materials into adaptive nano-learning content such as flashcards, e-books, videos, and quizzes, combined with personalised assessments. HeyHi serves educators as a co-teacher or co-instructor, supporting lesson delivery, content creation, and learner engagement. Powered by AI-generated knowledge points and knowledge graphs grounded in a verified knowledge base, HeyHi delivers dynamic learning pathways tailored to each learner’s needs, making learning more efficient, personalised, and transparent. HeyHi is a GESAward 2024 and 2025 winner, an Institute of Adult Learning InnovSpur Challenge 2025 grant awardee, and an Enterprise Singapore Startup SG Tech grant awardee."
- Glenn Low (Dr), COO & Co-Founder, HeyHi
"The collaboration between ITEL and SGInnovate’s Learning & Alumni team is likely to help build a stronger, job-ready deep tech talent pipeline in Singapore. It should connect learners to practical training, relevant certifications, and clearer pathways into roles, internships, and continuous upskilling opportunities across the ecosystem.
In short, the partnership will help in 3 areas:
Upskill and reskill people with industry-relevant learning.
Bridge the gap between training and employment.
Keep learners connected to SGInnovate’s network, alumni community, and deep tech opportunities.
For ITEL, this strengthens our role as a Training Partner that turns technical learning into workforce outcomes."
- Ian Morrison, Senior Business Development Lead
“Nexascan is transforming Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). By fusing acoustic shearography with AI-powered analytics, the company delivers a unified platform for real-time sub-surface defect detection—translating complex physics into intuitive industrial solutions.
Nexascan is designed for sectors like Aerospace, Renewable Energy, and Oil & Gas. Nexascan replaces chemical-heavy and hazardous testing methods with a clean, laser-driven approach. This transition allows businesses to slash repair costs without compromising on safety or sustainability.”
- Karan Doshi, Co-Founder, Nexascan