Most "About Us" stories start with a finished product. Ours starts with a blank whiteboard and two cups of Teh and Teh-C. My partner and I have decided to build a new mobile venture in 2026, but here’s the honest truth: we haven’t decided exactly what it is yet.
In a world where every industry has a "-Tech" suffix, finding a truly original "Gap" is harder than ever. But in Singapore, the gap is exactly where the opportunity lies. We aren't looking for a "cool app"—we are looking for a problem so annoying that people would pay us to make it go away.
Our Strategy: The "Three-Filter" Brainstorm
To avoid building something nobody wants, we are putting every potential idea through a "2026 Singapore Filter":
- Filter 1: Is it Agentic? By now, simple "trackers" are dead. People want an app that acts. Whether it's booking your doctor, filing your taxes, or managing your energy—it needs to do the work, not just show a chart.
- Filter 2: Does it solve a "Smart Nation" Friction? Singapore has incredible digital infrastructure (SingPass, PayNow, CDC vouchers). Our app must sit on top of these to make life even smoother.
- Filter 3: Is it "Sovereign-Ready"? With new 2026 data laws, privacy is the feature. Our app must process data locally and ethically to earn the trust of the local market.
The "Founder's Scorecard": How We Rate Our Ideas
To keep ourselves objective, we’ve developed a simple 1-10 checklist. We rate every idea individually, then compare scores. If we aren't both above an 8, we scrap it.
| Criteria | The Question We Ask | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Level | Is this a "Must-Have" (Painkiller) or a "Nice-to-Have" (Vitamin)? | 30% |
| Monetization | Is there a clear way to make money (Subscription, Transaction, Enterprise)? | 25% |
| Technical Feasibility | Can two of us build a working MVP in 3 months? | 20% |
| Market Size | Is this just for Singapore, or can we scale this to SE Asia? | 15% |
| "The Fun Factor" | Are we actually excited to wake up and code this every day? | 10% |
Sectors We Are Watching
While the "Third Idea" is still brewing, our whiteboards are covered in potential directions. We aren't locked into any of these yet, but here are five high-growth sectors in Singapore that we believe are ripe for a mobile-first revolution:
1. The "Silver Economy" (HealthTech)
Singapore is aging. We see a massive gap for a mobile app that acts as an "Autonomous Care Coordinator"—helping seniors manage their multiple appointments and medications without needing a full-time caregiver.
2. Hyper-Local Community (LifeTech)
As we spend more time in our "Heartland" hubs, we need better ways to share resources. We're looking at a "Zero-Waste Neighborhood Agent" that helps neighbors rent, share, or trade high-value items (like tools or kitchen appliances) instantly.
3. The Professional "Up-Skiller" (EduTech)
With AI moving so fast, everyone is re-learning their jobs. We're thinking about a "Micro-Learning Agent" that sits in your browser/phone and feeds you 5-minute lessons based on the actual tasks you're struggling with that day.
4. The "Deepfake Defense" (TrustTech)
As deepfakes become indistinguishable from reality, the demand for "Digital Trust" tools has skyrocketed. We are looking at a mobile "Trust Guardian" that can verify the authenticity of media in real-time, leveraging Singapore's 2026 digital identity standards.
5. The "Robo-Concierge" (Autonomous Logistics)
With thousands of autonomous robots now patrolling our malls and heartlands, there is a missing link in human-to-robot coordination. We see a gap for a mobile agent that helps residents manage "last-meter" deliveries and interact seamlessly with our new robotic neighbors.
Still Hunting for the "One"
We don’t have the "Buy Now" button ready yet, and that’s okay. 2026 is the year of the Thoughtful Builder. We are still documenting our hunt for the perfect business idea.
