Indian IoT provider ThinkPalm Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Polytechnic (SP) to collaborate on AI-driven IoT for sustainability measurement among Singapore’s SMEs and start-ups.

The collaboration combines SP’s expertise in applied technology education with ThinkPalm’s IoT and AI capabilities to accelerate early adoption of sustainability measurement tools across Singapore’s business community.

The partnership hopes to create opportunities for SP students to participate in sensor design through joint projects. SP and ThinkPalm could co-develop IoT products and services while giving students exposure to collaborative industry initiatives.

“By working with ThinkPalm, we aim to create meaningful opportunities for students while supporting industry adoption of emerging sustainability technologies,” said Toh Ser Khoon, senior director at Singapore Polytechnic. “This collaboration reflects the importance of connecting education, innovation and industry needs.”

The collaboration aims to accelerate the early adoption of IoT measurement technologies among Singapore’s SMEs and start-ups, and to support Singapore’s positioning as Asia’s premier carbon hub.

ThinkPalm’s NetvirE AI-powered IoT platform (thinkpalm.com/products/netvire/) is expected to support future sustainability initiatives through the collaboration. 

The partnership offers value in two key areas. It aims to strengthen SP’s leadership in AI-driven IoT adoption while creating opportunities for students to participate in projects and internships across ThinkPalm’s Kochi, Trivandrum and Chennai offices, bridging academic learning with real-world experience.

“Sustainability requires actionable data, and AI-driven IIoT can make sustainability measurements more accessible for SMEs,” said Rejish Unni, director at ThinkPalm Technologies. “Through our collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic, we support businesses in their sustainability journey while advancing innovation and talent development.”

Singapore Polytechnic has invited ThinkPalm to develop jointly a curriculum framework focused on industry projects. ThinkPalm has also joined SP’s industry partner network including future seminars and engagement initiatives.

ThinkPalm (thinkpalm.com) is a product engineering and software development company specialising in IoT, AI, digital transformation and sustainability.

Established in 1954 as Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (www.sp.edu.sg) offers 34 full-time diploma programmes and is recognised for its industry partnerships and commitment to sustainability.