DRAFT Innovation Mission to Singapore Smart and Sustainable Mobility & Logistics 2019 - RVO.nl

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    Innovation Mission to Singapore
Smart and Sustainable Mobility & Logistics
                  2019

Background
The recent edition of the KMPG Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index shows how the Netherlands
and Singapore are dominant in the smart Mobility & Logistics arena. The Netherlands is ranked
number one, because of excellent infrastructure and high consumer acceptance. Singapore is
ranked number two in the index. The country’s government has a high score when it comes to
policy, rules and regulation.

The goal of the Singaporean government is to create a car-lite city state, where everyone has easy
access to public transport. The autonomous car will be used as last mile solution. Privately owned
cars will be a luxury of the past. Recently Volvo and NTU launched the world’s first 12 meter long
autonomous electric bus. And there have been autonomous taxis driving around in the One North
area for a few years. Autonomous technology is also being introduced for service vehicles. The
National Environment Agency of Singapore announced the environmental robotics programme in
2017. Two consortiums are developing so-called driverless road-cleaning vehicles, it is expected
trials will start next year.

The similarities and shared interests of Singapore and the Netherlands is not a new development.
Dutch companies and research institutes already found their way to Singapore. Dutch applied
research institute TNO is a partner in the Centre of Excellence for Testing & Research of
Autonomous Vehicles at NTU (CETRAN). CETRAN is developing test criteria and safety standards
for the deployment of autonomous vehicles on the public road in Singapore and adopted TNOs
Streetwise Methodology for a scenario based safety assessment framework. Another example of
Singapore and Dutch collaboration is focused on intelligent transport systems (ITS). Together with
the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Dutch company NXP launched the NTU NXP smart
mobility testbed in 2017. The backbone of the test bed at NTU is supported by NXP
Semiconductors, whose secure communication systems can link cars, traffic lights and other
infrastructure in a campus-wide network. NTU also partnered SMRT and Dutch company 2Getthere
to test automated shuttles at the campus.

Dates and location
The program will start on Sunday 20 October and ends on Friday 25 October. The main location
will be ITS World, which takes place at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Program
The program will contain of several activities, visits of pilots, meetings with companies and
research institutes and discussions with government agencies. It will show what the role is of the
Singaporean government in developing and stimulating smart and sustainable mobility and
transport.

Goal
Government
To learn and share on role of government to stimulate development of smart and sustainable
mobility and transport.

Companies and research institutes
Identify areas (sectors, applications) for Singaporean and Dutch companies to collaborate and/or
do business.

Topics
The topics that have been identified:
   1.       Smart Infrastructure and Connected Vehicles
            a. Talking traffic
   2.       Autonomous Vehicles (car, bus, truck)
   3.       Urban Mobility Systems (MAAS, last mile solutions)
   4.       Electric Vehicles and Smart Loading Infrastructure
   5.       Urban Logistics
   6.       Air and sea port development

Logistics
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Netherlands Embassy will arrange local transport and
lunches/dinners that are part of the program.

Contact
The points of contact for this mission is Tong Jiang (tong.jiang@rvo.nl) Team International
Research and Innovation Collaboration and Roy Paulissen (roy.paulissen@rvo.nl) Senior Advisor
Innovation Policy Mobility & Robotics of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Rijksdienst voor
Ondernemend Nederland), Astrid Seegers (astrid.seegers@minbuza.nl) Advisor for Innovation,
Technology and Science for the Holland Innovation Network (Innovatie Attaché Netwerk) of the
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore.

Program Smart and Sustainable Mobility & Logistics
ITS World Congress 2019
The Innovation Mission Smart and Sustainable Mobility & Logistics is organised in conjunction
with the ITS World Congress 2019.

The overall theme of ITS Europe is Smart Mobility, Empowering Cities. The eight themes are:1.
Intelligent, Connected & Automated Vehicles; 2. Crowdsourcing & Big Data Analytics; 3.
Sustainable Smart Cities; 4.Multimodal Transport of People and Goods; 5. Safety for Vulnerable
Users; 6. Policies, Standards and Harmonisation; 7. Innovative Pricing and Travel Demand
Management; Cybersecurity & Data Privacy. For more info on the topics and subtopics click
here.

Exhibition opening hours
 Tuesday 22 October                                       08.30   –   18.00
 Wednesday 23 October                                     08.30   –   18.00
 Thursday 24 October                                      08.30   –   18.00
 Friday 25 October                                        09.00   –   13.30

Program at a glance

Monday 21 October 2019

17.00 – 18.30
Kick off meeting at the Netherlands Embassy in Singapore

Who:
Delegation and Connekt Group

Goal:
Discuss the program and set goals for the rest of the week.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore

19.00 – 21.00
Welcome dinner hosted by Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group and Dutch companies already active in Singapore

Goal:
To meet Dutch companies already active in Singapore in mobility/logistics, learn about doing
business in Singapore, first insights in developments in mobility/logistics in Singapore and be
updated on the various activities during the week.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt

Tuesday 22 October 2019

09:00 – 13.30
Individual matchmaking and/or own time at ITS World Congress

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore

Goal:
Individual meetings set up via online portal for technology offers and demands.

Organized by:
Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Enterprise Singapore, Intellectual Property Intermediary –
powered by Enterprise Europe Network

14:00 – 17:00
Seminar: Smart Mobility, Dutch Reality

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore, Singaporean contacts
(government, industry and research institutes)

Goal:
More in depth introduction to Dutch and Singaporean Smart and Sustainable Mobility Plans and
smaller group sessions on several topics:
   1.      Smart Infrastructure and Connected Vehicles
           a. Talking traffic
   2.      Autonomous Vehicles (car, bus, truck)
   3.      Urban Mobility Systems (MAAS, last mile solutions)
   4.      Electric Vehicles and Smart Loading Infrastructure
   5.      Urban Logistics

This session will also be used as input for bilateral collaboration between Singapore and the
Netherlands.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt
(To get on board: Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and Singapore
Ministry of Transport)

18.30 – 20.30
Networking reception at the Dutch Residence

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore, Singaporean contacts
(government, industry and research institutes)

Goal:
Connect with new and existing contacts.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt

Wednesday 23 October

10:00 – 12:00
Start-up event (including networking lunch)

Who:
Dutch start-ups in mobility and logistics domain

Also welcome:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore, Singaporean contacts
(government, industry and research institutes)

Goal:
Present start-ups to network of accelerators and venture capitalists.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt

10:00 – 12:00
Roundtable discussion on Zero Emission City Logistics

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore, Singaporean contacts
(government, industry and research institutes)

Goal:
To share the Dutch approach for efficient and sustainable city logistics.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt
(Try to involve Singapore Logistics Association, JTC?)

13:00 – 16:00
Field visits

    -   PSA and Marititme and Port Authority Visit

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore

Goal:
Learn about digital and automation developments in Singapore port.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt
(Possibly involve Pier 71 / PortXL)

   -   Civil Aviation Aauthority Singapore and Changi Airport Group visit

Who:
Delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore

Goal:
Learn about digital and automation developments at Singapore’s Changi Airport.

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Connekt

Thursday 24 October * Connekt group left on Wednesday afternoon

09:00 – 11:00
Roundtable Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Infrastructure and Water
Management

Who:
Selected members of delegation, Connekt Group, Dutch Companies already active in Singapore
and Singaporean companies / knowledge institutes

Goal:
Have a discussion on the possible topics and knowledge exchange between Singapore and the
Netherlands – delegation members involved can give example of projects for inspiration
   -    Impact of autonomous vehicles in new to be developed areas
   -   Impact of autonomous vehicles in existing urban areas
   -   Impact on infrastructure with introduction of autonomous vehicles

Organized by:
Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Ministry of Infrastructure
and Water Management

13:00 – 15:00
Visit to CETRAN and Smart Mobility Testbed at NTU

Who:
Delegation, Dutch Companies already Active in Singapore

Goal:
Learn about the Singaporean approach and safety/security testing of autonomous vehicles.
Learn about activities and consortium members of the Smart Mobility Testbed at NTU.

Organized by: Netherlands Embassy in Singapore and Netherlands Enterprise Agency

19:00 – 21:00
Debrief dinner

Who:
Delegation
Goal:

Debrief of the program and determine next steps and follow up.

 Organized by:
 Netherlands Embassy in Singapore and Netherlands Enterprise Agency

 Friday 25 October - OPTIONAL

09:00 – 18:00 Time for own appointments and follow-up discussions
09:00 – 13.30 Opportunity to spend time at ITS World Congress