It has been a magnificent 2017 meeting people from all over the world, being part of the adventures of fellow innovators. We are humbled to have received heartwarming hospitality of the many countries we had visited. Learning from the cultures across Europe and Asia has been an unforgettable experience that we would love to continue to pursue in our journey in promoting inclusive innovation.
What was told ‘impossible’ is now possible
Our Activities
September
- Taipei International Invention Show & Technomart (INST)
6 entries. Awarded 2 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, 2 Bronze Medals and 1 Recognition Award.
November
- BIXPO International Invention Fair (Korea)
1 entry. Awarded 1 Silver Medal and 1 Special Award. - 2nd World Invention and Innovation Forum (WIIF) (Foshan, China)
3 entries. Awarded 1 Gold Medal, 1 Silver Medal, 1 Bronze Medal and 3 Special Awards. - International Innovation & Invention Competition (IIIC) (Taiwan)
1 entry. Awarded 1 Silver Medal.
December
- 2017 Kaohsiung International Invention and Design EXPO (KIDE)
5 entries. Awarded 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, 1 Bronze Medal and 6 Special Awards.
Demographic
56% of the participating citizen inventors this year are women. That’s much higher than 18% from US, which achieved our goal of empowering women.
Youth participation in invention shows is an area that are in planning stages this year. We will more actively promote the merits of grooming young innovators in 2018 as well as encourage schools to be part of this global innovation movement.
50% of our participants are start-ups and the other 50% are individual innovators.
Outreach
According to International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA) and World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA), there have not been any consistent Singapore participation or wins in invention shows for the last 10 years
The return of Singapore team is welcomed by international communities. We are now connected to at least 60 countries across the globe. Our entries are known to many as forward thinking, compassionate and sustainable.
Besides helping innovators to further their achievements, we are also seeking cooperation to build network in countries we have visited. We signed our first MOU with Morocco this year and are expecting to sign with at least 3 more countries in 2018.
We had bring back knowledge, data and information from shows across the world and share with our local communities. We also keep track of development potential of invention show host countries, example Belt Road Initiative (BRI), Global Entrepreneurship Movement, Dubai Expo 2020 etc
One Belt One Road, One World One Dream
We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals that shaped our 2017 journey.
World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA)
President Hsieh Hsin-Ming, Sec-Gen Hsieh Man Li and Annie who has always been both helpful and advisory for the founding of Citizen Innovation. Thank you for the kind assistance and practical advice you have given us throughout the years.
Chinese Innovation and Invention Society (CIIS)
President Wu of CIIS has been a supporter and adviser for our founding. Thank you for inspiring us with your drive to support ground up innovators.
Chinese Association of Inventions (CAI)
This November 2017 we were part of the largest invention show of China. It was a huge eye opener for us to experience the progress China in the field of innovation first hand. Special thanks to Dr Gong Xiaoning for hosting and introducing us to the distinguished committee members of your association. It was our honor to meet them.
GUILD – Ground-Up Innovation Labs for Development
Thanks to GUILD for their relentless support and belief in driving innovation. Together may we forward our ambitions of creating a inclusive culture of innovation in the year ahead.
National Physical Laboratory
It was a pleasure meeting Jane Austen, Valerie Livina, Matt Whitney and team who were very supportive of our drive to change consumer behavior on energy consumption. Without your encouraging words and supports, we wouldn’t had come so far.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Big thanks to KEPCO who spotted our solution in May and invited us to join BIXPO 2017 held in November 2017. It was a pleasure being part of the show of South Korea’s top power giant and be among the best energy experts of Korea.
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Thank you TAITRA for patience of guiding our inaugural technical tour. Your kind guidance had make our tour a success and fruitful.
DPM Alexander de Croo
Meeting with Belgium DPM Alexander de Croo has to be one of the highlight of the year. It was a huge honor that our GEMS was acknowledged as a forward thinking solution by the Minister of Development Cooperation, Digital Agenda himself during our pitch. Thank you so much, your encouraging words mean alot to us.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan
Thank you Dr Vivian for being supportive of innovators of all walks of life and believing that each and everyone have the ability to innovate.
Majid El Bouazzaoui
Majid has been a friend and supporter of our quest to form CI since the beginning, and was also first to establish partnership with us. We are always grateful for your earnest support and encouragement that have gotten us where we are today.
Khaled A. Hamid Elnems
As a veteran of invention shows, Khaled’s friendship and support of CI has been important to us. We are really grateful to you for reaching out and sharing opportunities with us. Thank you for keeping us in your mind always.
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I think Singapore need Citizen Innovation, now even more so than ever, to keep abreast with the world.
Impressive achievements
