Venture into China’s vibrant market; gain access to networks and leverage on expertise for expansion in Asia
Companies who are invited to join A*PC will be able to tap on available funding and leverage A*STAR’s scientific expertise and capabilities to establish a presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
The key to growth comes from having good support and the right ecosystem.
Our Centre’s facilities, such as laboratories, are equipped with biomedical equipment that can significantly reduce your setup costs and allow your business to plug-and-play, and launch quickly. Bringing together A*STAR’s partners within one location at the A*PC fosters stronger collaboration and synergy among the companies. Tapping on our Centre’s network, as well as the research and talent ecosystem within the SIP, enables your business to accelerate the development of market-fit products and shorten the duration from lab to market.
As a partner company, you will receive:
- Funding support through the A*STAR-SIP Grant (subject to panel evaluation)
- Co-development opportunities of R&D competencies and target technologies with A*STAR in Singapore
- Access to A*PC facilities and equipment: A range of facilities from office suites, event spaces, and meeting rooms to Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory spaces spanning 3,500 sqm over five levels within the A*PC building
- Access to housing for key talents
- Access to market access programmes to better understand the China market needs and navigate regulatory requirements
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with other A*STAR partners at the A*PC to accelerate the development of market-fit products for the Chinese domestic market