GS Engineering & Construction and The GEAR Sign MOU to Drive Open Innovation and Cross-Border Technology Collaboration
GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (GS E&C) and The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd (The GEAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on open innovation initiatives that promote technology development and cross-border cooperation in the built environment sector.
Kajima Book Prize in Innovation 2025: Celebrating the Next Generation of Changemakers
SINGAPORE, October 27, 2025 – The GEAR by Kajima (The GEAR) and Singapore Management University Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE) proudly announced the awardees of the Kajima Book Prize in Innovation 2025, a recognition that celebrates young minds who excel across four pillars: Mindset, Drive, Action, and Impact.
Now in its second year, the prize honours outstanding student innovators who are bold in their pursuit of innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset and who make a meaningful, measurable difference in their communities or teams. This year’s recipients, Kirby Teo and Nicholas Chen, impressed the judging panel with their forward-thinking projects and a clear commitment to inspiring the next wave of student entrepreneurs.
The GEAR Built Environment Prize at LKYGBPC: Accelerating Startup Commercialisation
SINGAPORE, October 2, 2025 – Mimicrete was announced as the winner of The GEAR Built Environment Accelerated Commercialisation Prize, introduced as part of the LKYGBPC at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University. The winning team will now begin the exciting next step as official members of The GEAR Startup CoLab programme (CoLab), working with The GEAR to explore a proof-of-concept (PoC) supported by in-kind resources, guidance, and mentorship from Kajima’s business units and ecosystem partners.
The GEAR and Singapore Polytechnic Empower Young Innovators to Shape the Future of Smart Buildings
SINGAPORE, October 1, 2025 – The GEAR by Kajima (The GEAR) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) co-hosted the Built Environment Innovation Challenge Finals at The GEAR building, where student teams from polytechnics and universities across Singapore presented their ideas for the future of smart buildings. The competition served as a platform for students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges in the built environment, from energy efficiency and facility management to green technologies and human-centric design.
Glodon and The GEAR sign MoU to Advance Education for Digital Construction
Glodon and The GEAR formed a strategic partnership to advance education for digital construction, with the launch of an exhibit featuring programmable robots and digital learning tools at The GEAR building to inspire the next generation of builders.
The GEAR Future City Festival 3.0 Unites Global Visionaries to Reimagine Urban Futures
In this third edition of The GEAR’s flagship event, held in collaboration with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as part of International Built Environment Week (IBEW), cross-sector innovators were brought together in co-visioning urban futures. Through industry talks, startup showcases, and Kajima’s R&D updates, the event not only highlighted frontier technologies but also leveraged Singapore’s strategic role to foster open collaboration and drive broader global impact.
The Straits Times Spotlights Innovation at The GEAR
The GEAR by Kajima (The GEAR) was featured on The Straits Times, the most widely circulated newspaper in Singapore, with a spotlight on how we work together with startups to advance innovation in the built environment.
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.
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.
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.