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

PAST COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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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)?