Ecovolt win big at the EMC Global Summit

Ecovolt won prestigious awards, a testament to how student entrepreneurship and strong institutional support from iDP can translate into meaningful real-world impact, proving that bold ideas, when backed by the right ecosystem, can reshape entire industries.

Switching Off Waste: How Two NUS Computing Founders are Rethinking Energy Use with Ecovolt

For Eugene and Glenn, sustainability did not begin as a grand mission. It started with frustration – high electricity bills, limited visibility, and the sense that energy was being wasted in ways no one could clearly explain or control.

Five schools in Singapore install smart plug system that trims electricity use by up to 20%

Five Singapore schools adopted Ecovolt's smart plugs to track and optimise appliance energy use, aiming for 8-20% savings; data on electricity use and cost appears on a platform.

Celebrating the Next Generation of Innovators

The National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards 2025 showcased impactful ideas from young founders, ranging from sustainability to financial literacy. Singapore’s strong startup ecosystem continues to grow, with further enhancements underway through the Economic Strategy Review Committee.

Singapore: NUS Start-ups Driving Impactful Smart Sustainability

Ecovolt is tackling a less visible but equally significant sustainability issue: energy waste caused by devices that continue to draw power even when turned off, known as “vampire energy.” This energy loss accounts for over 16% of electricity consumption in many homes and offices, contributing to unnecessary carbon emissions.

How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation

Ecovolt, a start-up determined to drive a stake through the problem. Founded by four NUS students who met through the Sustainable Development Goals Open Hack @ NUS 2024, it has developed a two-pronged solution to monitor and eliminate such energy wastage.

Empowering sustainability and innovation: Highlights from the inaugural NUS Enterprise Sustainability Challenge

Team N-House, champions of the SDG Open Hack @ NUS 2024, presented their winning solution, Ecovolt, an innovative energy efficiency technology for buildings.