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🤖 Singapore scales new heights as global hub for robotics innovation   RoboNexus, a new accelerator programme has been launched to fast-track promising Singapore-based robotics startups and SMEs onto the global stage. Minister Tan See Leng officiated the new programme at RoboSG!, a biennial flagship event hosted by the National Robotics Programme (NRP). As Singapore strengthens its position as a global robotics hub, initiatives like RoboNexus are equipping Singapore-based robotics companies with the mentorship, networks, and market access needed to scale internationally. Since its establishment, NRP has played a pivotal role in strengthening Singapore’s robotics ecosystem. Through initiatives like RoboCluster, it has brought together researchers, developers, and industry leaders to solve industry-wide challenges, and is driving robotics adoption in advanced manufacturing, aviation, and facilities management. Singapore now ranks second globally in robot density, with robots per 10,000 workers increasing from 488 in 2016 to 770 in 2024. With programmes like RoboNexus empowering local startups and SMEs such as KABAM Robotics and dConstruct Robotics to scale internationally, Singapore continues to cement its position as a global hub for robotics innovation. This year’s RoboSG! also featured over 75 cutting-edge robots across 65 booths, uniting industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore real-world robotics applications. Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) Ministry of Digital Development and Information JTC Corporation Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Alvin Tan Janil Puthucheary #RoboSG #RoboNexus #Robotics #Innovation #DeepTech #NRP

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀   A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC), National University of Singapore (NUS), National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore , and NVIDIA signed an MoU to collaborate on: 💡Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing 💡Quantum-Ready Applications Built on Simulation Backend   This MoU outlines a phased approach to foster collaborative opportunities, leveraging the combined quantum expertise of NVIDIA, NUS’s @Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), A*STAR IHPC, and NSCC under the umbrella of NQCH.   This collaboration include will explore topics such as: ➡️ CUDA-Q Integration ➡️ Tensor Network Solution to Combinatorial Optimisation Problems with NVIDIA GPUs ➡️ Simulating Quantum Transformer circuits for DNA classification tasks with GPUs ➡️ Accelerated Tensor Network-based Quantum Simulation on GPUs At Scale   We look forward to driving innovations, empowering future #quantum talent and solidifying Singapore's position as a global leader in this transformative quantum field. #InnovateWithASTAR #CreatingGrowth #QuantumComputing

🤝 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 A*STAR has signed an MoU with Becamex IDC and Sembcorp Development to drive Industry 4.0 adoption and enhance sustainability in Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs) projects. Witnessed by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, this collaboration strengthens cross-border partnerships and supports the development of technology-enabled industrial parks. It marks a significant step in advancing Singapore’s manufacturing expertise while fostering innovation and sustainability. We look forward to pioneering new advancements in smart manufacturing and sustainable industrial development through this strategic partnership. Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore Sembcorp Development Vietnam Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) #InnovateWithASTAR #CreatingGrowth #ASTARforSG #Collaboration

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗢𝗡 A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R) and Microsoft are developing MERaLiON—part of Singapore's National Multimodal LLM —using Microsoft Azure. With its potential integration into Microsoft 365 and Copilot, MERaLiON can make digital assistants and productivity tools more intuitive and relatable, helping users communicate naturally—whether through voice or text.   Why MERaLiON Stands Out: More Than Just Words – MERaLiON picks up tone, pitch, and volume, making AI more empathetic.   Understands Singlish & More – From “can lah” to multilingual code-switching, MERaLiON adapts to the way we speak.   Advancing AI Innovation – Enabling real-world applications and advancing Singapore’s AI leadership.   Find out more about MERaLiON: for.edu.sg/astar-meralion National Research Foundation Singapore IMDA AI Singapore National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore #InnovateWithASTAR #CreatingGrowth #ASTARforSG #SupercomputingAsia2025

Congratulations to Prof Ashok Venkitaraman, Research Director at A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), for being elected as a Fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy. 🌟 The AACR Academy recognises eminent scientists whose contributions have profoundly shaped cancer research, reinforcing global efforts in cancer prevention, treatment, and cure. Prof Venkitaraman's groundbreaking work on the tumour-suppressive mechanisms of BRCA2 and his advancements in technologies for drug discovery have laid vital foundations for novel cancer therapies. Learn more about A*STAR IMCB: for.edu.sg/astar-imcb #FacesofASTAR #AACRFellows #CancerResearch

🌟 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌟 Singapore Biodesign was established to empower the next generation of #medtech and #healthtech innovators to transform unmet healthcare needs into impactful solutions. Hosted at A*STAR, today it is recognised as a national-level talent development platform for healthtech innovation training in Singapore. Through world-class training, industry mentorship, and a needs-driven approach, Singapore Biodesign strengthens Singapore’s biomedical ecosystem and accelerates healthcare innovation. Last week’s 15th Anniversary Celebration and Fellowship Graduation Ceremony highlighted the impact of Singapore Biodesign, uniting ecosystem leaders, industry experts, and global partners in a shared vision for the future of healthtech. Modelled after the established Biodesign Programme at Stanford University, Singapore Biodesign is the first Asian Global Affiliate of the renowned Stanford for Byers Center for Biodesign Programme 🎓 Congratulations to all the Innovation and Faculty Fellows—your journey in healthtech innovation is just beginning, and we look forward to seeing your contributions to the sector! 🚀💡 👇 Find out more about Singapore Biodesign:  https://lnkd.in/ef5ujpba National Research Foundation Singapore Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign Fogarty Innovation #CreatingGrowth #EnhancingLives #ASTARforSG #Talent #Fellowship #Innovation #Biomedicalscience

🤝 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🤝   Last week, SHIMADZU CORPORATION and DxD Hub - Diagnostics Development Hub officially launched the Shimadzu–DxD Hub Diagnomics Centre (SDDC) at Biopolis, Singapore.   Focusing on solutions for infectious diseases 🦠, #cancer 🧬, and metabolic disorders 🍎, SDDC aims to deliver faster, more accurate, and cost-effective #diagnostics—supporting improved #healthcare outcomes for Singapore and the world.   This joint lab brings together the technological expertise of Shimadzu Corporation and the productisation capabilities of DxD Hub, a national platform hosted by A*STAR, to accelerate the development of innovative, high-performance diagnostic products.   Through #partnerships like these, A*STAR works alongside industry to translate scientific discoveries into practical #healthcare solutions and contribute to Singapore’s growth as a global medtech hub.   👏Congratulations to Shimadzu Corporation and DxD Hub on this exciting milestone!   Explore DxD Hub’s capabilities: https://lnkd.in/eK4RwfDe    Kian Teik Beh Prem Anand Ruifen Weng #InnovatewithASTAR #Collaboration #MedTech #CreatingGrowth #EnhancingLives

👩🔬 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 This International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women in A*STAR who are advancing scientific discoveries  and driving innovation for impact. Their impact extends from the lab to beyond, shaping a better future for all. 📹 Be inspired by their journey on our YouTube series: - #𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗧𝗼𝗸: https://lnkd.in/gaR4i_aB  - #𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱: https://lnkd.in/gxp4NHdF #FacesofASTAR #CreatingGrowth #EnhancingLives #WomenInScience  #IWD2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀 a𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 Cancer research often starts in unexpected places. For Dr Grace Lim, it all began with microscopic worms (𝘊. 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘴), igniting a passion for understanding how cells grow, communicate, and survive—a fascination that now drives her work on gastric cancer stem cells. Now a senior scientist at A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science awardee, Dr Lim’s research explores how therapy-resistant cancer stem cells fuel tumour regrowth. Her work could lead to more effective treatment strategies for this aggressive disease. Discover more about her research story: https://lnkd.in/gz4RCw29 #FacesofASTAR #EnhancingLives #WomenInScience #CancerResearch

[#COS2025] 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 This year’s Budget puts innovation and technology at the heart of Singapore’s growth—powering fresh ideas and breakthrough solutions. To keep our momentum strong, the government is ramping up R&D investments and strengthening infrastructure. A*STAR is driving impact with new initiatives across key sectors: 🔹 NSTIC R&D Fab – Advancing semiconductor research 🔹 Low-Carbon Tech Testbed – Advancing commercialisation of emerging low-carbon solutions  🔹 Centre for Energy & Emissions Modelling 2.0 – Supporting Singapore’s low-carbon transition 🔹 Biomedical Infrastructure Refresh – Keeping Singapore at the forefront of biomedical science Learn more about A*STAR’s initiatives announced during the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)’s Committee of Supply 2025: for.edu.sg/astar-cos2025 #CreatingGrowth #EnhancingLives #InnovatewithASTAR