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.
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 startups access to their extensive facilities, providing additional opportunities to run proof-of-concepts (POCs) beyond The GEAR by Kajima.
The GEAR Startup CoLab Launches at GITEX Asia, Powering Next-Gen Built Environment Solutions
Through the Startup CoLab Programme, The GEAR by Kajima is driving the next frontier of built environment technologies as a globally recognised, industry-driven startup collaboration hub.
Beth Henderson | Meet the Faces Driving Innovation at The GEAR by Kajima
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.
Transforming Public Service with the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely acknowledged for its transformative potential, especially in enhancing efficiencies across various sectors.
Construction Automation: The Use Cases for AI, Robots, and 3D Printing
As the construction industry stands at the crossroads of tradition and technology, innovative developments are beginning to reshape how we build.