🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 (𝗦𝗥𝗜𝗦)! 🎂 Last night, SRIS marked a decade of innovation at their anniversary dinner, graced by Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Low Yen Ling. From pioneering Asian-specific skin research to developing cutting-edge technologies like anti-scarring skin patch and 3D skin imaging, SRIS has made remarkable strides. In her speech, SMS Low highlighted the importance of industry collaborations and talent development to propel SRIS forward as a world-class research institute. She also emphasised Singapore's unique position to lead in Asian-specific skin research, given our diverse population, and commended SRIS for its impactful innovations like the Asian Skin Biobank and Wound Care Innovation for the Tropics programme. As a proud tripartite collaborator in SRIS alongside National Healthcare Group and Nanyang Technological University Singapore, A*STAR is excited to continue this journey of discovery and innovation in skin health. Here's to many more groundbreaking years ahead! Check out CNA's coverage of the event: https://bit.ly/3Y7HcU5 #ASTARforSG #CreatingGrowth #EnhancingLives #ExcellentScience
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About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by contributing to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. We play a key role in nurturing and developing a diversity of talent and leaders in our Agency and research entities, the wider research community and industry. A*STAR’s R&D activities span biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis. For ongoing news, visit www.a-star.edu.sg.
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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 As early as 2026, Singapore could be a "super-aged" nation with over 20% of its residents aged 65 and above. We're looking into the science of ageing across research fields like research on nutrition and age-related disorders, and how to harness AI-powered technologies to enhance health and vitality in our twilight years. Find out more about how our research aims to improve population healthspan at https://lnkd.in/gtg28avN. #ASTARResearch #ASTARforSG #EnhancingLives
Towards lifelong vitality - A*STAR Research
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Supporting Our Partner's Expansion into China A*STAR CEO Fred Chew recently visited A*STAR Partners’ Centre (A*PC), A*STAR's first overseas office located in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) in China. Launched in November 2020, A*PC has enabled 37 Singapore tech companies across the biomedical and science and engineering sectors to enter the China market. During the visit, he met A*STAR spin-offs and A*PC members Auristone Pte Ltd, BioCheetah Pte Ltd, HexaLotus Technology and Matwerkz Technologies, and Singapore companies AiTreat Pte. Ltd. and JM VisTec System. These companies successfully expanded into the Chinese market by collaborating with A*PC, tapping on their facilities, network and industry expertise. During the visit, insights were gained on their development in China, challenges the companies are facing and where A*PC can further support their growth and uplift capabilities. Find out how to tap on A*PC’s resources and gain entry into China: https://lnkd.in/g77_WHK #AstarforIndustry #EnhancingGrowth #ASTARforEnterprise #Astartupjourney
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How does a Science & Tech Organisation like A*STAR equip ourselves to advance science and create economic growth? Like many other agencies, we’re focused on #digitalinnovation and collaboration to transform the future of work, thanks to our Automation Centre of Excellence (COE). Discover how the COE team is automating processes from finance approvals to utility management, empowering employees with #automation expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ger8cEgA #FacesofASTAR #CreatingGrowth #Transformation
A*STAR's Automation COE: Empowering Staff with Automation Skills
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𝗔*𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥'𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗦𝗧) 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 👏 Congratulations to our PST Awards recipients, Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh and Dr Yan Fan! The PST awards recognise public agencies and officers for their dedication to service excellence and organisational practices. 1️⃣ The 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 recognises Dr Maurer-Stroh, Executive Director of A*STAR's Bioinformatics Institute, A*STAR as a leader who combines scientific expertise with strategic foresight, uniting diverse multidisciplinary groups. 2️⃣ The 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 @ 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 recognises Dr Fan Yan from A*STAR's National Metrology Centre - NMC for leading the development of a high-quality training programme in metrological measurement skills for Singapore. Congratulations to our awardees for their outstanding contributions! #FacesofASTAR #OneASTAR #PSW2024 #PublicSectorTransformation
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What is #LeanManufacturing and how can it improve productivity? Discover how #LeanManufacturing can transform your business operations. Dr Woon Keng Soon from A*STAR's Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology explains how this approach enhances efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing. Watch the video in the article to learn more. Lean principles help businesses eliminate waste and optimise processes, ensuring they stay agile and competitive. Join us in exploring how Lean Manufacturing can benefit companies in the era of Industry 4.0 and beyond. Learn more about A*STAR's SIMTech's capabilities at https://lnkd.in/fHpgH4V. #ASTARforIndustry #SustainableManufacturing
Manufacturing faces challenges like overproduction and inefficiencies. But what if there was a way to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and future proof your business? Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), located within Jurong Innovation District (JID), provides valuable resources to help you keep up with the latest industry developments, implement Lean principles and drive technology adoption. Keng Soon Woon, Deputy Group Manager & Principal Scientist at A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research's SIMTech, emphasises Lean's role in shaping the future of work through digitalisation and #sustainability. ♻️ #LeanManufacturing can empower your business by: 💪 Reducing waste and overproduction ✨ Increasing agility and competitiveness 👏 Building a culture of continuous improvement Read our article to discover how Lean Manufacturing can boost productivity: https://lnkd.in/gfSPYDqX #BuildingIndustries #JurongInnovationDistrict #Industry40
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Discover how Hapsense—a wearable skin sensor developed by Procter & Gamble SgIC, A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, and Nanyang Technological University Singapore— is disrupting the skincare industry with its advanced skincare analysis. This technology provides quantifiable skincare product assessments, surpassing traditional methods. Enabled by a public-private partnership and soft electronics, Hapsense unlocks crucial big data insights for customised skincare formulations. Its applications extend to testing surfaces and products across categories. Learn more about A*STAR's Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech)'s capabilities at https://lnkd.in/fHpgH4V. #ASTARforIndustry #Skincare #Innovation
Patch testing, elevated! Hapsense, a wearable skin sensor designed by Procter & Gamble SgIC, A*STAR and NTU, can measure the effects of a skincare product and provide quantifiable assessments compared to conventional skin-testing methods such as consumer surveys. Made possible by public-private partnership, this innovation tapping on soft electronics can enable scientists to unlock big data insights to accurately guide the formulation of skincare products for various skin types and expand its applications to test surfaces and products in categories beyond skincare. Procter & Gamble - P&G Singapore Innovation Center (SgIC) A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research Nanyang Technological University Singapore
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Congratulations to our team from Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) for their win at the Blockchain Innovation Challenge! Their innovation - FedPro, a Blockchain-powered Federated Learning Platform, enables multiple institutions to collaboratively train AI models without sharing raw data, thus overcoming the limitations of traditional independent AI model training due to privacy and regulatory concerns. More information on FedPro can be found here : https://lnkd.in/gWmdtccm #ExcellentScience #EnhancingLives
Congratulations to Team A*FL Chain - researchers from A*STAR's Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), for winning the Enthusiast Track at the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Challenge 2024! The team developed FedPro, a Blockchain-powered Federated Learning Platform, offering an innovative solution to the challenges of multi-institutional AI collaboration. By leveraging federated learning, this platform enables multiple institutions to collaboratively train AI models without sharing raw data, thus overcoming the limitations of traditional independent AI model training due to privacy and regulatory concerns. Learn more on FedPro: https://lnkd.in/gWmdtccm Qingsong Wei Renuga Kanagavelu Yang Yechao Mingzhe Li #IHPC #blockchain #federatedlearning #AI #privacy
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🚗 How can we accelerate the future of electric vehicles (EVs) for safer, greener transport? In an op-ed published in Lianhe Zaobao, Dr Sing Yang Chiam, Deputy Executive Director, A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) and Technical Director, Singapore Battery Consortium, highlighted the importance of innovation to enhance safety and sustainability for EV batteries. He also shared more about Singapore’s move towards being a key hub for battery technology innovation, especially in Southeast Asia. Learn more about IMRE's capabilities at https://lnkd.in/g-2-Xby. #ASTARforIndustry
EV Battery Tech: Safety and Sustainability in Singapore
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It’s a wrap for the A*StartCentral ELEVATE US HealthTech Programme, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures! Over 12 weeks, 12 teams took part in 120 mentoring sessions and gained useful insights on navigating into new markets and developing better products and solutions. We look forward to more of such opportunities to support the growth and development of #deeptech #startups. A*STAR will continue to work with our ecosystem partners to support the building of capabilities for deeptech startups, and drive impactful outcomes for Singapore and beyond. #ASTARforEnterprise #ASTARforIndustry #HealthTech co11ab Novena Carecam Cogniant FathomX Health BETA HiCura Medical Pte Ltd iota medtech Kinexcs Magloy Tech Meracle NalaGenetics NDR Medical Technology Pte Ltd TIIM Healthcare
12 teams. 12 weeks. 120 mentoring sessions. It is a wrap for A*StartCentral Elevate Program for US Health-tech in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures! Tremendous support from co11ab and ecosystem partners 12 weeks n 120 mentoring sessions to understand oneself, market forces, and terrain. These 12 teams from various Singapore instituions gained deeper insights to understand ones’ product and solution, clincial needs and the navigation pathway. Growing startups and Elevating towards global markets. It is a venture building journey. Looking forward to the next phase and their products in the market. #astartupjourney #venturebuild #creatinggrowth #enhancinglives A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research co11ab Novena
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