About SIC
How it all started
The innovation journey of Singapore enterprises.
During Covid-19, a group of local food manufacturers under the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA) developed and launched an e-commerce platform, Singapore Food United (SFU), to facilitate the buying and selling of food products between members through a digital platform.
In line with Budget 2023's Enterprise Innovation Scheme, Singapore Innovation Centre (SIC) is set up with the vision to be the go-to experts for enterprise excellence, lead in the digital transformation roadmap, and drive innovative creation for growth to foster cross-border collaborations. SIC will also manage the onboarding of more companies to leverage off the SFU platform and foster cross-border collaborations across different industries.
Singapore Innovation Centre is supported by the Singapore Food Association Alliance (SFAA), spearheaded by SFMA and 7 trade associations. The partnership will foster various stakeholders, be it large, medium, small or micro in size, together to work on projects that will benefit the industry.
At a glance
Singapore Innovation Centre
Set up in line with
Budget 2023's Enterprise Innovation Scheme
Supported by
Singapore Food Association Alliance (SFAA)
Spearheaded by
Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA)
Alliance
SFMA and 7 trade associations
Milestones
The journey so far
2020
Singapore Food United
E-commerce platform launched in 2020, endorsed by the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA) and patronised by Ms. Low Yen Ling — Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
2022
Singapore Food Association Alliance
MOU signing ceremony witnessed by Mr. Gan Kim Yong — Minister for Trade and Industry, who was Guest-of-Honour.
Budget 2023
Singapore Innovation Centre
SIC is set up in line with Budget 2023's Enterprise Innovation Scheme, with the vision to be the go-to experts for enterprise excellence.
Impact
Track record, with support from Workforce Singapore
20+
Workshops conducted in 2024
Thousands
Participants engaged
Hundreds
Enterprises reached with sustainable initiatives
People
Leadership
The team running SIC day to day.
Raymond Ngan
Founding Leadership, Singapore Innovation Centre
Honorary Treasurer, Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association · Partner, Singapore Food United · Managing Director, First Food Industries Pte Ltd
Dr. Gerald Tan
B.Eng (Hons), Grad Dip M (MIS), CPM (APMF)
Special Advisor – Projects, Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association · Business Development Advisor, Biz-Africa Pte Ltd · previously General Manager cum Director, Informa Markets (Informa PLC)
Wendy Vanessa Yew
Chief of Positivity, Walletton Holdings
Google Ads Professional · TÜV SÜD Certified Consultant · MAS Certified Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services Representative
Recognition
Chartered members
Senior industry figures associated with SIC's founding and direction.
Dr. Patrick Liew
Executive Chairman, GEX Global Group
Previously CEO, HSR Global Ltd · Founder, Success Resources · Regional Director, Gartner · recipient, Global Leader & Entrepreneur of the Year awards for social contribution
David Tan
President, Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association
Chairman, Singapore Food Association Alliance · Partner, Singapore Food United · Managing Director, Par International Holdings Pte Ltd
Gerald Hoe
Head of Global Marketplace, Coupang
Previously Head of New Business Development, LG Mobile · Head of APAC Partnership, PayPal
Ecosystem
Affiliated partners & programmes
Organisations SIC works alongside or draws on for national innovation programmes. For the Singapore Food Association Alliance itself — its member associations, the Singapore Food United platform, and ministerial patronage — see Partners.
Get in touch
For enquiries about Singapore Innovation Centre, please contact us.