HP reinforces contribution to Singapore’s innovation landscape with launch of Garage 2.0, first of its kind for HP in the world

This press release was issued by HP Inc.

HP today launched the Garage 2.0, an innovation platform that is the first of its kind for HP. It is designed to accelerate startup growth, spearhead AI breakthroughs, and strengthen Singapore’s position as a global innovation hub. The launch also marks HP’s 55th anniversary in Singapore and the company’s longstanding contribution in developing the local tech and innovation landscape.

The HP Garage 2.0 initiative builds on HP’s legacy of invention, modeled on the original HP Garage in Palo Alto, where the tech company was founded, and often touted as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. The enduring spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit is now reimagined for Asia, with HP launching Garage 2.0, which aims to empower AI startups to turn ideas into relevant and impactful solutions. This initiative is also part of HP’s long-term commitment and contribution to Singapore as a hub for innovation and talent.

Since opening its first manufacturing site in 1970, HP has grown hand-in-hand with Singapore’s technology journey. Over the decades, HP’s presence in Singapore has evolved into a strategic innovation hub for the company, with strong capabilities in R&D across print, personal systems, and smart manufacturing applications. HP has delivered numerous world-firsts out of Singapore, including the launch of the Smart Manufacturing Applications and Research Center (SMARC), while nurturing generations of innovators, underscoring Singapore’s role as a launchpad for global innovation.

10 Startups Driving AI Innovation

Garage 2.0 launches with a cohort of 10 startups, each pioneering next generation solutions across industries with an emphasis on AI-driven applications. This is aligned with current industry innovation priorities in AI, sustainability, and next-generation technology as industries and businesses in Asia turn to new technologies to digitalize their operations and for a competitive edge.

Startups in the inaugural HP Garage 2.0 cohort include:

Wubble ai: The world’s first ethical B2B AI music platform, enabling businesses to create customized, royalty-free music in seconds at a fraction of the cost.

AdaptiveX: A voice-first AI company that delivers enterprise-ready conversational AI solutions tailored to each organization’s workflows.

Addlly: An agentic GenAI platform that optimizes brand content for visibility in AI search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Jan.ai: An open-source superintelligence platform that lets anyone run powerful AI locally on everyday devices, with over 4 million downloads worldwide.

ELGO AI: A no-code platform that lets enterprises build and deploy custom AI solutions 10x faster through modular, agentic workflows.

Techpay: The company aims to democratize technology by providing affordable, transformative digital solutions that bridge the global digital divide.

Pints AI: The firm develops on-premise, auditable GenAI systems for regulated industries, ensuring secure, explainable, and high-stakes decision-making.

byteEDGE: An AI-powered Knowledge Performance System that turns documents into cinematic micro- videos and role-play simulations integrated into workflows with real-time analytics for enterprise learning.

AI Path: The world’s first AI-native Strategy CRM, transforming product-market fit into an executable, data-driven system for teams and VCs.

Supported by the Innovation Ecosystem

The initial Garage 2.0 cohort will be able to leverage HP’s engineering expertise, business insights, and go-to-market support, enabling them to scale their impact globally. These startups will benefit from collaborative workspaces located within HP’s Singapore campus, where they can test, refine, and scale their innovations. Beyond physical space, the platform offers direct access to HP’s experts across business and technology functions.

HP has partnered with Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm, and a network of ecosystem partners to co-develop Garage 2.0. As part of the collaboration, Antler will establish a presence within HP’s Singapore campus, creating a dynamic hub for innovation and collaboration. Through this partnership, startups will gain access to Antler’s extensive ecosystem for ongoing capital support, access to a global network of investors and hands-on mentorship from experienced operators.

The HP Garage 2.0 programme is supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore, which plays a pivotal role in facilitating partnerships between industry players in this programme. HP will collaborate with the broader tech and business ecosystem, consisting leading tech firms NVIDIA, Intel, AMD and Qualcomm; government agencies including Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Enterprise Singapore and SGInnovate; as well as The Generative Beings, a growing network for AI founders, builders and experts across Asia who would lend experts to drive innovation and provide thecohort with expert insights.