Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Shaping Innovation,
Transforming Tomorrow

Discover how A*STAR advances research, develops scientific talent and works with industry to translate science and technology into real-world impact.

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EXPLORE A*STAR

Discover A*STAR

Explore our research, capabilities, industry partnerships and opportunities to develop scientific talent.

Research

Explore the science and research advancing discovery and innovation.

Capabilities

Find expertise, technologies and facilities to support your needs.

Industries

See how A*STAR works with industry to translate research into impact.

Talent

Discover opportunities to learn, research and build a career in science.

RESEARCH

Advancing Science and Discovery

A*STAR's research spans biomedical sciences, physical sciences and engineering, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise to address complex scientific challenges and create new possibilities for Singapore and beyond.

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Explore our research entities

Bioinformatics Institute (BII) → Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) → Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) → A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (ID Labs) → Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) → Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) → Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) → Institute of Advanced Intelligence and Computing (IAIC) → Institute of Microelectronics (IME) → Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) → Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE²) → Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) →

CAPABILITIES

Find the Expertise You Need

Explore A*STAR's scientific and technological capabilities and find the research institutes, centres and national platforms with the expertise to support your research, innovation and business needs.

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Artificial Intelligence & Data AI, data science and intelligent systems

Advanced Manufacturing Automation, robotics and digital manufacturing

Advanced Materials Materials research, development and characterisation

Biologics & Therapeutics Bioprocessing, therapeutics and translational research

Genomics & Precision Health Genomics, bioinformatics and precision health

MedTech Biomedical technologies and healthcare innovation

Semiconductors & Microelectronics Microelectronics, photonics and advanced packaging

Sustainability & Decarbonisation Chemicals, energy and low-carbon technologies

Robotics & Automation Robotics, automation and intelligent systems

Computing & Connectivity Advanced computing and digital technologies

INDUSTRIES

Research that Supports Industry

A*STAR works with companies and ecosystem partners to translate research and deep technologies into solutions, strengthen enterprise capabilities and support innovation across key sectors.

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Smart & Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing → Semiconductor → Medical Technology → Explore All Industries →

TALENT

Build the Future with A*STAR

Develop your potential in science, technology and innovation. From scholarships and research opportunities to careers across our research ecosystem, discover pathways to learn, contribute and create impact.

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Scholarships Develop your scientific expertise through A*STAR's scholarship programmes. Explore Scholarships → Careers Join our researchers, engineers and professionals working across science and technology. Explore Careers →

Our Impact

From Research to Real-World Impact

A*STAR advances science and technology, develops talent and works with partners to translate research into outcomes for Singapore and beyond.

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Research Entities

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Industry Collaborations

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Spin-offs & Start-ups

What's Happening at A*STAR

Singapore Announces SG Semiconductor To Strengthen Its Role In The Global Semiconductor Ecosystem

Singapore launches SG Semiconductor to boost global visibility, strengthen innovation, talent, R&D and semiconductor partnerships.

ASTAR Enhances AStartCentral's Capabilities To Accelerate Deep Tech Venture Creation And Commercialisation

A*STAR marks 10 years of A*StartCentral with expanded facilities and enhanced support for deep tech venture creation and growth.

A*STAR 2026 President's Science and Technology Awardees

Celebrating A*STAR's 2026 President's Technology Awardees

Three A*STAR researchers have been recognised with Singapore's highest honours in science and technology at the 2026 President's Science and Technology Awards (PSTA).

Endless Advice? When Parenting Becomes an Optimisation Exercise

Singapore parents face growing pressure to optimise every decision. Why parental well-being matters more than perfection.

Innovation in Action

Industry Success Stories

See how A*STAR works with companies and partners to turn research and deep technology into solutions that create real-world impact.

Scaling Innovation

Teaching machines to spot defects: How Sunningdale Tech is leveraging AI-powered inspection

As products become increasingly sophisticated, catching microscopic defects of each part has grown beyond what conventional inspection methods can efficiently handle. This makes the inspection process labour-intensive to run and tedious to keep up to date.

Deep Tech Innovation

Genetic Medicine for the Untreatable Heart Conditions

Genetic cardiomyopathies are life-limiting heart conditions with no approved treatments to slow progression. Affecting adults in their prime, they often lead to heart failure and, ultimately, transplantation.