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A*StartCentral (A*SC)

Growing the deep tech community since 2016

A*StartCentral (ASC) is an open innovation platform launched by A*STAR to accelerate the growth of deep-tech startups and foster a vibrant ecosystem. Our mission is to connect researchers, startups, corporates, investors and entrepreneurs; driving meaningful collaborations across diverse fields.

From venture building to skills sharpening, our members access everything they need to take their ideas from concept to market-ready solutions.

Join us as we continue to inspire, innovate and empower the next generation of deep tech ventures.

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A*STAR Women In Science

From groundbreaking discoveries to cutting-edge research, our researchers are empowering the next generation of female science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leaders.

Get inspired by our #WomeninSTEM