A. STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES

Business Nature: Research and Development Institution (Public Sector)

Company Introduction:

A*STAR, which stands for the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, is Singapore’s lead government agency for driving research-based economic growth. It is not a factory or a commercial trading company. Instead, it operates as a network of scientific research institutes and centers. A*STAR focuses on fostering world-class scientific research and talent development to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Its primary mission is to support Singapore’s economic sectors through innovation, technology transfer, and collaborative research with both local enterprises and multinational corporations. The organization covers diverse fields including biomedical sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

A STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES (Agency for Science, Technology and Research - A*STAR) in Singapore primarily functions as a research and development agency rather than a commercial product manufacturer or seller. Therefore, they do not produce or sell consumer goods or typical commercial products.

Instead, their 'products' and offerings are the outcomes of their scientific research and technological innovation, which are then licensed, transferred, or utilized by industry partners for commercialization. These include:

Intellectual Property

Patents, licenses, and proprietary know-how across various scientific and engineering domains.

Advanced Technologies and Platforms

Prototypes, software, algorithms, and innovative processes in areas such as:

Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices, drug discovery platforms, genomic analysis tools.

Manufacturing and Engineering: Advanced materials, robotics, additive manufacturing processes, artificial intelligence, data analytics solutions, microelectronics, photonics.

Research Services and Collaboration

Contract research, collaborative R&D projects, and consultancy services provided to industries.

Talent Development

Training programs and skilled scientific and engineering personnel who contribute to the innovation ecosystem.

Spin-off Companies

New companies formed to commercialize A*STAR's research and technologies.