About A*STAR

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. A*STAR plays a key role in nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry. A*STAR's R&D activities span biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis.

Our Mission & Vision

MISSION

We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry.

Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector agencies, we develop industry sectors by:

• integrating our capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies;
• partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth; and
• nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success.

Our research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond.

VISION

A global leader in science, technology and open innovation

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.

Our Logo

Logomark

LETTER 'a'

Closed looped ‘a’ – gives a sense of sophistication to the lettering, which in turn conveys reliability, professionalism and focus.

Tail of the letter ‘a’ – stretched upwards pointing towards the star depicts that A*STAR is always striving for excellence and open to collaborations.

STAR

The refreshed red star, which has the shape of a person, symbolises the passion and commitment that all of us have to do groundbreaking R&D for Singapore and Singaporeans. The intentional arrow within the star represents dynamism, and a culture of continuous growth and innovation.

Colour Scheme

We have preserved the familiar brand colours: blue, a colour of trust, dependability and maturity, and red, which portrays A*STAR’s passion and energy.