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 to test and iterate. The GEAR provided exactly that: access to a fully operational, tech-enabled building designed for experimentation.
Over the past few months, Wattif deployed a network of energy-monitoring sensors throughout The GEAR, mapping consumption patterns with precision, down to individual chillers and lighting circuits. The initial findings surfaced unexpected inefficiencies, including appliances that remained idle 80% of the time but still consumed power. These insights enabled immediate corrective actions and opened a clear pathway toward reducing both operational costs and carbon emissions.
For Wattif, this collaboration was more than a pilot. It became a strategic launchpad, providing data-backed evidence of return on investment, which is critical for securing future clients and investor confidence. For The GEAR by Kajima, the engagement exemplified how low-risk experimentation with early-stage solutions can yield real-world impact.
Beyond space and infrastructure, Kajima supported Wattif with controlled testing environments, hands-on engineering feedback, and exposure at industry events hosted at The GEAR.
This is exactly what our startup programme and open innovation platform were built for: turning vision into validation, and innovation into outcomes—with real benefits for both startups and the built environment.
