Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) · 6 Sep, 16:40 · Technology briefing

Kajima launches technology transfer office in Singapore

Kajima Corporation has established a technology transfer office in Singapore, as confirmed by the Economic Development Board.

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Kajima Corporation has established a technology transfer office in Singapore, as confirmed by the Economic Development Board. This strategic move facilitates the commercialisation of advanced construction technologies and fosters cross-border innovation within the built environment sector. The initiative underscores Singapore’s growing role as a hub for engineering excellence and digital transformation in infrastructure. For professionals, this signals increased opportunities in collaborative projects involving proprietary tech deployment, sustainable building practices, and international engineering partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

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This development elevates the value of technical commercialisation skills and cross-cultural engineering collaboration. If you work in construction or infrastructure, you must now understand how to translate complex engineering solutions into market-ready products. Prioritise learning about intellectual property management and global regulatory compliance. Smart professionals will immediately upskill in Building Information Modelling and sustainable engineering standards to align with Kajima’s focus. Network with peers in Singapore’s tech ecosystem to identify joint venture opportunities. You should also explore roles bridging technical R&D and business development, as firms increasingly need talent that can navigate both engineering complexities and commercial strategies in international markets.

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