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:

 

  1. Partnerships with industry, investors and researchers to co-develop solutions for real business challenges
  2. Licensing and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and intellectual property into market-ready products and services
  3. 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.

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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 & Market Access 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!

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