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SUTD has developed Singapore’s first robot that can detect mosquito breeding sites and spray repellent.
Named Sable, the compact robot can be used indoors and outdoors to inspect rooftops, drains, and confined spaces for stagnant water, rodent infestations, pipe leaks, or damaged wiring.
'Nobel Prize for students': Singapore startup wins US$1 million in seed funding after clinching top award
Stick ’Em, an education technology startup, was named the winner of the 2025 Hult Prize. It is co-founded by Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) alumnus Adam Huh Dam, Singapore Polytechnic graduate Chong Ing Kai and National University of Singapore (NUS) students Tew Jing An and Chong Kai Jie.
Singapore start-up wins Hult Prize 2025
SUTD Engineering Product Development (EPD) alumnus Adam Huh Dam (Class of 2025) and his co-founders of education technology startup, Stick’ Em, won the prestigious Hult Prize 2025. CNA interviewed Adam who shared about what inspired the team and the challenges they faced in their startup journey.
Local Startup Wins “Student Nobel Prize” Hult Prize Global Championship
Co-founded by SUTD alumnus Adam Huh Dam, Singapore Polytechnic graduate Chong Ing Kai, and National University of Singapore students Tew Jing An and Chong Kai Jie, edtech start-up Stick ’Em won US$1 million in seed funding to advance its mission of making STEAM education more affordable and accessible worldwide.
Local universities offer more Chinese-taught courses to meet regional needs
Starting this September, SUTD will launch bilingual courses for its Master of Science in Technology and Design (MTD) programme, open to all nationalities.
SUTD Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre’s First Seed Project Enters Testing Phase
The Falcon robot, SUTD Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre’s first seed project, has begun testing in the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Research Associate Povendhan Arthanari Palayam Palanisamy was interviewed in the article.
SUTD student creates motorised device to improve wheelchair mobility
SUTD student Luqman Hafiz Bin Alwi and his team developed PushPal, a modular motorised device that can be attached to existing wheelchairs, allowing smoother movement, support for users up to 100 kg, and the ability to navigate slopes and various surfaces.
Build for Good Hackathon: Innovative solutions tackling social issues
SUTD graduate Kiran Mohan and his team developed Lawify, an AI legal assistant that makes legal advice more accessible and efficient.
Politics of Housing: Prospects for right to the city in Jakarta
Using the case study of Jakarta, this exploratory paper seeks to understand the extent to which changing state-society relations help the marginalised claim their right to the city. It argues that everyday level state-society interactions between citizens, NGOs, and state actors, informed by differential notions of the housing issue, are crucial to increasing the welfare of these urban residents and their access to the city. However, there are limitations and implications as societal and state actors cope with the challenges of rapid urbanisation. This research paper is authored by Irna Nurlina Masron, Research Associate, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, SUTD.
Proposed Pedestrian Street at East Coast Road; Six Public Space Installations Debut along Historic East Identity Corridor
The Historic East Identity Corridor has launched six new public space installations, including a Nonya Kueh-inspired pavilion designed by SUTD Master’s student Tan Jia Yue and his team.
