Exploit Technologies collaborates with A*Star’s Research institutes where we identify new technology areas early in the research value chain to develop application driven, multi-disciplinary Flagship projects and drive these with commercialization outcomes firmly in mind. We expect some of the Flagship projects to have the potential to grow new industrial sectors.
BUSINESS INCUBATION PROCESS
Competitive Intelligence: Analyzing competition landscape, financial performance of competitors and benchmarking.
Product Roadmap and Development: Target Market Segment, product specifications, product testing and roll out plan
Marketing Strategy: Market development including industry forum, identify potential customers for collaboration or evaluation
Business Strategies & Financial Modeling: Preparation of business plan, financial analysis and value proposition
Flagship funding: Available funding ($3-$5m) for business incubation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Flagship projects?
Flagship projects incubate proprietary technologies from the A*STAR institutes for impactful commercial outcomes. The technologies are identified early in the research value chain for further development with a strong business focus.
What are the attributes of a Flagship project?
A Flagship project must consist some of the following:
• Significant commercial impact
• Multiplier effects
• Significant technological novelty & clear differentiator from existing technologies
• Technology readiness
• Industry interests
• Inter-RI collaborations
What is the typical funding of a Flagship project?
Projects can be funded up to $3M, comprising manpower, equipment and other operating expenses. It is preferred that a full-time project manager be assigned to work alongside the research team.
What are the timelines of Flagship projects?
Typically 12 to 36 months.
Where will the Flagship project be located?
The project should be carried out in the research institute where the technology originated to continue and leverage on the other resources required by the project. The project team should otherwise ring-fence themselves to realise the technological and commercial targets.
Who can submit a Flagship proposal?
All researchers from A*STAR research institutes are invited to submit Flagship proposals.
How do I submit a proposal?
The proposal can be submitted in 3 simple steps via the Project Online Submission & Execution system, POSE. The POSE system is accessible at http://flagship.exploit-tech.com/pose
Sign Up for Principal Investigator (PI) account and you will be notified via your designated e-mail account when approved.
Login and download the Flagship proposal template.
After filling up the proposal, upload the file via POSE.
What’s next after submitting my proposal?
Your proposal will be reviewed and a Flagship officer will contact you for a review discussion.
How will Flagship projects be monitored?
Monthly and quarterly reports will be submitted by the principal investigator. Every quarter, there will be a progress review by the project steering committee. Should the committee decide that the progress of the project is unsatisfactory or milestones are not met, the committee may recommend termination of the project.
What are the current Flagship Projects?
H.264
High performance, flexible barrier substrates
Laser thermal lithography
Liquid forging
Low temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC)
MPEG-4 SLS (Scalable to Lossless Standard)
Oxidative desulphurisation of diesel fuel
RFID - Smart shelves
RFID - UHF reader IC chip
RFID - National RFID Centre
Silicon photonics
White LED
Who can I contact for more enquiries?
Please send your queries to flagship@exploit-tech.com
