Innovation & Enterprise (I&E)
A*STAR Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group helps companies turn research into business results.
As part of Singapore’s lead public sector Research and Development (R&D) agency, we work with local and global businesses to accelerate innovation, scale growth and strengthen competitiveness in high-value sectors.
I&E enables companies to move faster from lab to market through:
- Partnerships with industry, investors and researchers to co-develop solutions for real business challenges
- Licensing and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and intellectual property into market-ready products and services
- Venture building that nurtures deep-tech start-ups from early concepts to global growth
Through I&E, companies can gain access to cutting-edge technologies, world-class research talent and trusted pathways to market, helping them to innovate with confidence, compete globally and create long-term value.
Partnership & Collaboration
A*STAR works closely with industry partners, public sector agencies and the research community to translate science into meaningful outcomes. We help accelerate the journey from research to real-world impact and empower companies, from Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and Local Enterprises to startups, to grow and compete globally.
I&E ensures that your Research and Development (R&D) is efficient and effective by providing access to a unique, connected ecosystem across all of Singapore’s high-value economic sectors.
Partnering with A*STAR for R&D provides access to:
- World-class capabilities across key sectors, leveraging A*STAR’s facilities and deep expertise across all sectors. We provide the infrastructure and capabilities your project demands, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and practical application to empower businesses with cutting-edge technologies and market insights
- An international and diverse community of scientists with deep expertise
- A connected eco-system that connects research, industry and venture partners, enabling ideas to move from lab to market
- A springboard into Asia’s growing economy, opening pathways for enterprise and collaboration
For startups, the Venture Creation and Growth (VCG) translates and venture-builds research into impactful deep tech startups. VCG brings together scientists, founders, investors and partners to translate science and technology into globally investible ventures.
Licensing & Intellectual Property
I&E plays a significant role in fostering innovation and technology commercialisation at A*STAR. We work with businesses and partners through co-development and licensing to turn scientific research and intellectual property (IP) into market-ready solutions and products that help you maximise growth opportunities.
Through co-development, A*STAR helps businesses integrate research outcomes into their operations, ensuring that technology is not just innovative but also practical and scalable for the market. A*STAR’s approach to co-development and licensing allows businesses to take advantage of the latest scientific discoveries while minimising R&D risks and time-to-market. This model helps companies like yours scale, innovate and remain competitive in rapidly evolving industries.
Find out more about licensing and IP opportunities at A*STAR and how you can scale your business here!
Licensing and IP
A non-exclusive license allows the IP rights to be used by more than one licensee. An exclusive IP license, as the name suggests, allows the licensee to be the sole party to use the IP.
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