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CNA938 Interview for Sustainability Innovation Programme
Uncover key takeaways from our CNA 938 interview with Shaun Tan, Programme Director, UOB FinLab, on the Sustainability Innovation Programme.
CNA938 Interview for Acceleration Programme for the Arts
The Acceleration Programme for the Arts 2023, by UOB FinLab and National Arts Council, aims to help arts organisations strengthen their business and digital capabilities to achieve their vision for growth and development.
Supporting SMEs in their sustainability journey
How WeavAir’s Natalia Mykhaylova benefited from the Sustainability Innovation Programme.
Commentary: Think big but start small — how companies, employees can contribute to Singapore’s Green Plan 2030
Moving towards a net-zero future is non-negotiable — and while it’s important to take steps towards being more eco-friendly, it’s challenging to implement long-term change.
Looping SMEs Into The Circular Economy (Part 2)
Shifting to business models that are grounded in the principles of the circular economy will not only bring SMEs cost-savings and efficiency gains but will also open doors towards innovation and new sources of revenue and innovative customer engagement models.
UOB Poll Finds SMEs Keen on AI but Struggle to Move Beyond Pilot Stage
A UOB poll found strong interest in AI among SMEs, yet many businesses remain at the trial stage as they seek practical ways to realise value from new technologies. Through initiatives such as the UOB SME Elevate Programme and UOB BizSmart, UOB continues to support SMEs in building the skills, knowledge and foundations needed for sustainable growth.
Liao Zhiming: AI Is No Longer Just for Tech Companies, SMEs Should Harness Its Potential
廖志明表示，人工智能（AI）已不再是科技公司的专属工具。面对数码转型与市场竞争，中小企业应善用AI提升效率、降低成本，并从日常工作逐步实践，将科技转化为生产力与竞争优势。
UOB FinLab earns two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
UOB FinLab has earned two wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026, recognising its impact in advancing SME transformation and sustainability. Through its programmes and ecosystem, UOB FinLab continues to equip businesses across ASEAN with the capabilities and connections needed for long-term growth.
UOB and JTC sign Agreement to grow industry ecosystems in Singapore
UOB and JTC have signed an agreement to support companies expanding in Singapore by connecting them to industrial ecosystems, business networks and growth opportunities across ASEAN. The partnership will also provide access to financing, advisory services and capability-building programmes focused on AI, digitalisation and sustainability.
梦想把班兰蛋糕卖到日本 本地社企首推“女企业家出海”倡议
由本地社会企业 Mums@Work Asia 推出的“女企业家出海”（Women Beyond Borders）倡议正式启动，旨在通过海外考察、跨文化学习与商业交流，协助新加坡女性企业家开拓国际市场，首站将前往日本。
Digital Transformation Starts with Leadership
Singapore’s SMEs are rapidly digitalising, but true transformation depends on leadership. Technology delivers impact only when aligned with clear processes and a prepared workforce. The next phase of SME growth will be driven by leaders who integrate digital tools purposefully, invest in people, and leverage industry networks to scale.
Womenpreneur Showcase: Joanna Teo, Managing Director of Attribute Data
Joanna Teo, Managing Director of Attribute Data and UOB FinLab Womenpreneurs alumna, appeared on MONEY FM 89.3 to share how she built a million‑dollar, self‑funded startup without venture capital, emphasising the role of strong networks, sustainable growth, and reflects on how UOB FinLab connected her with mentors and like‑minded entrepreneurs who supported her journey.
AI Ready: How Singapore SMEs are turning anxiety into advantage
AI has become a critical capability for SMEs facing rising cost pressures and increasing customer expectations. Through the UOB FinLab AI Ready and SME Elevate Programmes, SMEs can navigate AI adoption with greater clarity—leveraging readiness assessments, practical training, and workforce upskilling to move beyond experimentation toward sustainable, long-term growth.
AI gender gap at work: Are women being left behind in Singapore’s AI push?
Amid concerns about Singapore’s widening AI gender gap, Daphne Tay of Bluente shows how AI can empower women to break into tech. Despite a non‑technical background, she used generative AI to rapidly build prototypes and scale her translation platform, which now serves over 70 companies. Her story highlights AI’s potential to level the playing field and enable women entrepreneurs to lead and innovate.
Brothers build on family’s waste management legacy with AI-powered tech
Explore how one of the impactful pilot projects from UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 took off, where Circular Unite partnered with UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) to drive sustainable waste management through data-driven innovation.
Across digital gaps and borders, UOB’s FinLab helps businesses build bridges
For over a decade, UOB FinLab, the innovation accelerator has guided South-east Asia’s SMEs through transitions.
Post GreenTech Accelerator 2024: UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) X Circular Unite
Explore how one of the impactful pilot projects from UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 took off, where Circular Unite partnered with UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) to drive sustainable waste management through data-driven innovation.
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