T-UP EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up) initiative stands as a testament to Singapore's commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing the research and development (R&D) landscape within local enterprises. At the heart of this initiative are the brilliant minds of A*STAR Research Scientists & Engineers (RSEs), who are seconded to these enterprises, igniting transformative change and propelling businesses towards unprecedented success.

The annual T-Up Excellence Awards recognises the outstanding achievements of these A*STAR RSEs who have been seconded to local enterprises under the T-Up scheme. Their unwavering dedication and innovative prowess have not only enriched the R&D capabilities of these companies but have also catalysed tangible business outcomes, driving growth and competitiveness within the SME ecosystem.

1. T-Up Excellence Awards: Celebrating the extraordinary contributions of A*STAR RSEs in developing innovative, marketable products and enhancing the R&D capacities of local enterprises.
2. T-Up Emerging Talent Awards: Recognising promising A*STAR RSEs for their potential to address industry needs and foster the growth of local enterprises.
3. T-Up Eagles Awards: This award commends outstanding student innovators from our Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) partners who have excelled during their work attachments at local enterprises. The list of partnering IHLs for T-Up are, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP).

Want to recognise an outstanding A*STAR secondee/Student innovator who has made a significant impact on your business? Nominate them for the T-Up Awards and recognise their contributions in driving innovation and business growth. Submit your nomination today and celebrate excellence in innovation!

Click here for the T-Up Awards 2025 nomination form. Closing date for nomination has been extended until 2 May 2025.

Guest-of-Honour Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr Tan See Leng, shared challenges and benefits of adopting deep tech and reiterated the government’s commitment to support businesses and local enterprises to stay competitive in a deep tech future.

The Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up) Awards celebrated extraordinary contributions made by A*STAR researchers and commended outstanding student innovators from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). 

Industry speakers, Dr Joel Li from Cosmos Innovation and Dr Seri Lee from KoolLogix shared valuable insights from their experiences in their deep tech startup journey and how collaborations with A*STAR have accelerated technological advancements in their companies.