Startup CoLab EAI supports embodied AI solutions in construction sector
Enterprise Singapore, BCA and The GEAR by Kajima launched the Startup CoLab EAI to support embodied AI solutions in construction. Startups will develop, test and commercialise these technologies.
Enterprise Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and The GEAR by Kajima have launched the Startup CoLab EAI programme to support Singapore-based and international startups in developing, testing and commercialising new embodied AI (EAI) solutions in the construction sector. The programme will offer identified industry use cases, construction sandboxes and live project sites, helping promising technologies move beyond trials towards wider industry deployment.
What is Startup CoLab EAI?
Startup CoLab EAI is a new initiative designed to help startups create and test embodied AI solutions for the construction industry. The programme provides startups with real-world testbeds, including construction sandboxes and live project sites, to validate their technologies. This support enables promising technologies to progress from prototype to deployable solutions.
How will it help contractors?
Embodied AI has the potential to transform construction by improving productivity, safety and reducing reliance on manpower. The programme offers startups opportunities to tailor their solutions to Singapore’s market and operational needs, validate their technologies in real-world conditions, and scale their innovations through industry partnerships. This creates new opportunities for contractors to adopt advanced technologies that enhance efficiency and safety on construction sites.
Key facts
- Enterprise Singapore, BCA and The GEAR by Kajima launched the Startup CoLab EAI programme in October 2026
- The programme supports Singapore-based and international startups to develop, test and commercialise embodied AI solutions in construction
- Construction demand in Singapore is projected to reach between S$39 billion and S$46 billion from 2027 to 2030
- Startups will have access to construction sandboxes, live project sites and The GEAR building for validation
- Applications for the programme open in early 2027
Source
New programme for startups to drive development of embodied AI solutions in the construction sector
BCA Newsroom · 28 October 2026 · This brief is a summary in our own words. Read the original for the full text.
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