The GEAR Startup CoLab: Insider Insights

​Join us for The GEAR Startup CoLab: Insider Insights, an exclusive gathering designed to spotlight how Kajima collaborates with cutting-edge startups to drive innovation in the built environment.

​Get an inside look at how bold ideas meet real-world impact. This high-energy session spotlights the latest POC wins from The GEAR Startup CoLab and dives into a candid panel with Kajima’s challenge statement owners.

​In addition, 7 of The GEAR's Community Member startups will be showcasing their innovative AI solutions for the built environment - from improving safety, to saving energy and marketing automation.

​This is also a rare chance for built environment startups and The GEAR's community to network among Kajima leaders and teams across all our local businesses - from construction, property development and our R&D labs.

​Agenda at a Glance:

​3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Arrival, Registration & Networking

​4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Main Programme

• ​Overview of the GEAR Startup CoLab Programme

• ​Startup Sharing: POC Outcomes & Top Tips

• ​Panel Discussion:
  Kajima Insider Insights: A behind the scenes look into how Kajima leaders innovate through startup collaboration.  

​5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Session
Enjoy drinks, tapas, and open conversations with fellow attendees.

​Hear from these inspiring speakers:

• ​Kee Chuan Tan, Head of Corporate Planning, Kajima Overseas Asia Singapore

• ​Roger Ng, Head of Investment, Kajima Development

• ​Beth Henderson, Lead, Startup Programmes, The GEAR by Kajima

• ​Rongbo Hu, Senior Researcher, Construction Robotics Lab, Kajima Technical Research Institute Singapore (KaTRIS)

• ​Qingyang Chang, CEO & Co-founder, ConcreteAI

• ​Dharani Malladi, Founder, Wattif Technologies

​Learn about the latest in AI for the built environment from these showcasing startups:

• ​Ailytics: AI-powered Video Surveillance Systems for enhanced site monitoring and compliance.

• ​BetterData: Transforming production data into privacy-preserving and highly realistic synthetic data.

• ​Civils.ai: Smart extraction of data from unstructured construction documents and drawings.

• ​Gleematic: Automation of back-office processes without coding.

• ​GoodBards: AI-powered co-pilot for hyper-personalised marketing.

• ​Notch: Intelligent energy workflows from precise equipment control to building-wide optimization.

• ​WentiLabs: AI agent for construction teams.

​Whether you’re building the next big thing or exploring how innovation really happens—this is where startup sparks meet corporate vision.