INNOVATE WITH STELLARATE 3.0

Stellarate 3.0 is Stellar Lifestyle’s Innovation Programme, designed to create opportunities with tech-innovators, public sector and industry partners, and start-up investors to discover new business concepts that can add vibrancy and convenience for customers in the SMRT’s transit retail ecosystem.

The programme supports co-innovation and co-creation of new product and service offerings that can improve the transit customers’ lifestyle experience, while supporting tenant SMEs.

BENEFITS OF OUR INNOVATION PROGRAMME

Winners obtain up to $65,500 worth of grants

Unlock Expert Guidance, Cutting-Edge Resources & Dedicated Incubation Space

Tailored Innovation & Growth Package with Leading Industry Partners

Potential opportunity to expand into Japanese market

Up to 4 Startups

CHANCE TO RECEIVE

Up To $65,500 Worth Of Grants

WITH A COMPREHENSIVE

Innovation & Support Package With Industry Partners

CRITERIA

Gross Turnover
Revenue (2024) - $60,000

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Paid-Up Capital
$10,000

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Experience Working on
Innovation Projects

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*S$109 Submission Fee

$109 Submission Fee will be returned to winners

Mission Statement 1

Enhancing Retail Spaces With New, Innovative F&B and Retail Concepts

Mission Statement 2

Amplifying Data-Driven Advertising Through MRT Transit Spaces And Out-of-Home Media Assets

corporate challenge statements

ADTECH

How might we prove that Out-of-Home (OOH) transit advertisements at MRT stations and bus stops drive measurable sales impact?

Challenge Brief

RETAIL TECH

How might we drive retail sales for tenants of our train network using targeted, localised real-time data?

Challenge Brief

PRODUCTIVITY

How might we create manpower-lite digital and automation solutions to help F&B and/or retail businesses enhance operational productivity in their outlets?

Challenge Brief

JRE Ventures

How might we transform in-station advertising and retail capabilities, including the last-mile delivery process, to create a seamless experience for customers to discover and enjoy new products and services?

Challenge Brief

OUR INNOVATION GOALS

OPTIMISING CAPABILITIES

Designing & implementing an ecosystem of manpower-lite F&B/retail-tech concepts that are scalable, operationally efficient, commercially viable and dynamic to consumers.

GROWING REVENUE STREAMS

Ensuring commercial viability for advertisers and brands across our data-driven campaigns in our retail, tech & transportation spaces.

WINNERS

HeyMax

Turning everyday spending into travel rewards. With 500+ merchant partners, users earn Max Miles to redeem for flights, hotels, and more — bringing wanderlust to the daily commute.

Konbini Vending Automation

Developing unmanned self-checkout solutions for retail. A frictionless, future-ready approach that simplifies purchases for time-strapped commuters.

Flow Coffee

Reinventing grab-and-go with Singapore’s first dual-bean, fresh milk vending machine. Serving barista-grade brews that are affordable, inclusive, and commuter-ready.

PHOTO GALLERY

Showcasing innovation and collaboration at the BIG × Stellarate 3.0 Programme — where visionary startups, industry partners, and leaders unite to shape the future of transit retail and enhance customer experiences.

These startups; Flow Coffee, Konbini Vending Automation, and HeyMax, represent more than innovation; they are catalysts driving smarter, more seamless, and enhanced transit experiences.

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