Startup Stories | From Pilot to Proof with Wattif
As part of The GEAR’s Community Access Programme, Wattif Technologies is one of the early beneficiaries of Kajima’s commitment to collaborative innovation. The startup’s flagship platform, Notch, transforms building-system data into actionable intelligence—pinpointing energy hotspots, simplifying sustainability reporting, and unlocking asset value. Looking to validate its first commercial proof-of-concept, Wattif needed a complex, live environment […]
Beth Henderson | Meet the Faces Driving Innovation at The GEAR by Kajima
Beth Henderson — Lead, Startup Programmes Beth joined The GEAR in December 2024 to lead our Startup Programmes, bringing over 11 years of experience in corporate innovation, startup accelerators, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Melbourne, she moved to Singapore in 2021 to establish the local Startupbootcamp office and spearhead startup initiatives for multinational corporations. At The […]
JTC Corporation | Meet Our Industry Partners
At The GEAR Startup CoLab, we are proud to partner with JTC Corporation, a key industry player that brings invaluable insights and expertise to our programme. JTC actively contributes by shaping challenge statements, selecting promising startups, and co-designing impactful projects that address pressing needs in the built environment sector. Beyond their strategic guidance, JTC offers […]
BCA | Meet Our Industry Partners
At The GEAR Startup CoLab, we are honoured to partner with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore’s national regulatory authority and sector lead for the Built Environment. BCA plays a vital role in shaping challenge statements that focus on transformative areas driving a more productive, sustainable, and resilient Built Environment. Their involvement ensures that […]
Smart Building: Imagine a workplace that redefines what an office can be.
The GEAR building was designed, built, and is maintained by Kajima. It is a living laboratory designed to shape the building of the future.By using AI, IoT, and sustainable design, The GEAR building transforms conventional office spaces into intelligent environments that prioritise 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.From real-time data analysis to Smart Wellness features, The GEAR […]
The GEAR Startup CoLab 2024 Alumni: Innovation in Action
The GEAR Startup Residency Programme, powered by Rainmaking APAC, is a 6-month accelerator programme that supports early-stage startups to accelerate solution and business validation in a live testbed environment and opportunity to solve real business challenges and co-create new solutions with Kajima. Launched in September 2023, the programme provides startups exclusive access to the wider […]