Hive 2.0 is Stellar Lifestyle’s showcase of how it envisions the future of retail innovation through the lens of technology, enhancing the vibrancy of space around it and creating new commuter experiences.
Commuters can experience unique retail concepts, mostly developed by up-and-coming local startups, within the 3,200 sq ft innovation space daily from 9am until 6pm.
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NOVEL IN-STORE
EXPERIENCE
Commuters can enjoy greater convenience and
enhanced retail experiences
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FUTURE OF
RETAIL INNOVATION
The platform showcases the vision of the future of retail innovation that could be scaled across the train network
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OPERATIONALLY
RESILIENT
Merchant partners leverage on artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and connected networks
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Convenience Through
Innovation
Partnering merchants with exciting innovative retail concepts including automated self-checkout stores to facilitate convenience
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Mar – May 2022
Conceptualization
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Jun 2020
Incubation
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25 Oct 2022
Launch of Hive 1.0
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Nov 2022 – Jul 2023
Validation
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Aug – Dec 2023
Development
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Jan 2024
Launch of Hive 2.0
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Feb – Jun 2024
Public Validation
Conceptualization
The vision of Hive as a dynamic hub for business experimentation and consumer innovation was conceived.
Incubation
Stellar Lifestyle solidifies its commitment to enhancing the commuter experience by partnering with NUS Enterprise for its inaugural corporate Innovation Programme. This partnership aims to introduce technology-driven conveniences within the transit network.
Launch of Hive 1.0
Hive 1.0 emerges as a beacon of innovation, reshaping transit lifestyles with pioneering retail and F&B concepts. It swiftly becomes the nucleus for startups and industry leaders to unveil groundbreaking innovations.
Validation
A wave of novel concepts floods Hive, backed by Stellar Lifestyle’s continuous efforts and partnerships to elevate the commuter experience. Enhancements are made to ensure Hive delivers a fresh, unparalleled experience for commuters.
Development
With new partners and startups onboard, Stellarate strengthens its model for sustainability and scalability. Selected startups receive support to develop Minimum Viable Products through rigorous testing and iterative refinement.
Launch of Hive 2.0
Hive 2.0 debuts, showcasing handpicked startups from Stellarate’s Innovation Programme. This launch signals a renewed dedication to excellence and community building.
Public Validation
Aligned with the nation’s Enterprise 2030 initiative, Hive fine-tunes its offerings based on real-world feedback and usage data. This process validates concepts and fosters global competitiveness in innovation.
Retail and Technology Partners
Located at Esplanade MRT Station, Hive 2.0 introduces unique retail experiences focussing on automation, robotics and digital services.
Click here to find out more about Stellar Lifestyle’s Innovation Programme.