- 2,000 digitally-capable Singaporean enterprises will benefit from the Digital Leaders Programme (DLP) launched by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), with expert support and funding to adopt AI.
- DLP, launched in 2021, has seen over 600 companies participate with positive results, boosting IMDA’s confidence to scale up the program.
- Enterprises receive up to 50% funding for recruitment and AI project implementation costs, along with guidance from technology experts and large corporations.
- Companies will be supported in identifying high-impact business opportunities, experimenting with available digital tools, and conducting short-term trials before full-scale implementation.
- Minister Josephine Teo emphasized the goal is to help businesses increase revenue, reduce costs, and build new business models through digital technology. Another focus is to encourage businesses to view AI as “teammates” for employees rather than replacements.
- iHub Solutions, a logistics enterprise that joined DLP in 2021, used the funding to hire AI/ML engineers and digital product managers. The results achieved:
- Digitized warehouse tracking system across 140,000 sq ft with over 200,000 products.
- Automated delivery route optimization technology replacing manual methods.
- Application of robotic arms for repetitive tasks such as box folding and picking items from conveyor belts.
- Thanks to AI, iHub increased productivity by at least 50%. CEO Koh San Joo affirmed that the enterprise has transformed its warehouse into a “smart hub” and its fleet into a “data network,” while confidently shaping the future of logistics.
📌 2,000 digitally-capable Singaporean enterprises will benefit from the Digital Leaders Programme (DLP) by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), with funding covering up to 50% of manpower and project costs. Companies receive guidance to identify opportunities, experiment with digital tools, and integrate AI into operations. The iHub case shows a 50% productivity increase, with a smart warehouse system, optimized delivery routes, and robotization. Long-term goal: help businesses grow while viewing AI as “teammates” rather than competitors.
