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Curated Recommendations to Doing Business in Singapore

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Explore Business Opportunities

Getting connected is the first step to unlocking new opportunities. Here are some opportunities and partners that we’ve lined up to help you grow from Singapore.

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Find Talent

Good talent is hard to come by. Here’s what we recommend to help you build and grow your team in Singapore.

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Find Government Support

Here are some government programmes and incentives that may be relevant for your business.

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Operate in Singapore

Understanding the landscape is key to setting up and running your business smoothly. Here’s what we recommend to help you operate and grow from Singapore.

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Browse Partners

Unlock collaborative opportunities with introductions to these partners by EDB. We’re here to help you succeed in Singapore.

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Open Innovation

IMDA Open Innovation Platform

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Open Innovation Platform helps corporates crowdsource innovation solutions from a global network of over 13,000 tech solution providers.

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IPI Singapore

IPI Singapore facilitates and supports the innovation process of Singapore-based companies through advisory, technology matching, innovation challenges and events.

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Institutes of Higher Learning

Nanyang Technological University

NTU Singapore is a research-intensive public university that is recognised among the world's top universities. Companies may collaborate with NTU through translational research and talent development.

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National University of Singapore

NUS is Singapore’s flagship university and a leading global university centered in Asia. NUS works closely with academic, industry and government partners to amplify its research for the greater good.

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Singapore University of Technology and Design

SUTD incorporates the art and science of design and technology into a holistic interdisciplinary education and research experience to collaborate with companies on their innovation and training needs.

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Research Institutes

A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)

The Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) is a national research institute under A*STAR with core expertise in bioprocess science and engineering. Connect with BTI for research collaborations.

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Research Institutes

A*STAR Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI)

SIFBI offers capabilities across biotechnology, nutrition, food process engineering and analytics. Collaborate with SIFBI to undertake research in alternative foods and the circular bioeconomy.

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Research Institutes

Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)

The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) was established in 2020 to be the national and regional centre of excellence for facilitating discovery, process development and manufacturing of cellular-based therapeutics.

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Research Institutes

Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC)

Connect with EDDC, Singapore’s national platform for drug discovery and development. With a focus on Asian-prevalent diseases, they champion the translation of great science into great medicines.

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Government Agencies

Health Sciences Authority, Innovation Office (HSA IO)

The HSA IO facilitates the efficient development and timely registration of beneficial innovative therapeutic products (chemical and biologic compounds) and cell, tissue or gene thearpy products (CTGTPs) in Singapore.

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Government Agencies

IMDA Accreditation and Spark Programmes

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) drives Singapore's global digital transformation with infocomm media to create a dynamic ecosystem through talent, research, innovation, enterprise.

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Institutes of Higher Learning

Nanyang Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is a publicly-funded tertiary education institution. Connect with NYP to explore their industry solutions in precision engineering, IoT solutions and advanced manufacturing.

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Institutes of Higher Learning

Republic Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic is well-known for its domain expertise in supply chain management and urban agriculture. Connect with RP's Centres of Innovation to learn about their innovation technologies.

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Research Institutes

Singapore Clinical Research Institute

SCRI is the national coordinating body for clinical trials (CT) and serves as the point of contact for CT enquiries and information in Singapore. Connect with them for clinical studies and networks.

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Institutes of Higher Learning

Singapore Polytechnic Consumer Chemicals Technology Centre (CCTC)

CCTC aims to provide an ‘end-to-end business ecosystem’ of service offerings to support industry within the beauty and personal care space with their innovation and business transformation needs.

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Communities & Networks

Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)

STCC, a national cancer consortium, aims to meeting demand for a synergised, nationwide cancer research and translation platform. Connect with them for research and clinical trial opportunities.

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Complimentary consults on expanding to Asia

Access complimentary, personalised workshops from these participating partners on expanding to Asia with trusted experts, covering topics from market entry to talent, incorporation to partnerships.

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Consultancies

Acclime

Acclime is a premier provider of professional formation, accounting, tax, HR & advisory services in Singapore. Sign up for a workshop with them to learn how to unravel Singapore as a gateway to ASEAN.

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Capitaland

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia's largest diversified real estate groups. Sign up for a workshop to learn how they help companies with their workspace needs and corporate sustainability.

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DBS

As the world’s best bank, DBS innovates to deliver a new kind of banking for our global clients that is simple, seamless and invisible. Sign up for a workshop to learn more about seamless banking.

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Consultancies

G-P

G-P is an SaaS platform that helps growing companies unlock their full potential by making it possible to build highly skilled global teams in days instead of months.

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Consultancies

Gallant Venture Ltd

Gallant Venture Ltd. ("GV"), headquartered and listed in Singapore, is an Indonesia focused investment holding company with operations primarily in the islands of Batam and Bintan, Indonesia.

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Consultancies

Hawksford

Hawksford is an international provider of corporate and fiduciary services, specialising in company formation and various advisory services.

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Consultancies

PageGroup

PageGroup is a leading international specialist recruitment group with a market capitalisation in excess of GBP 1 billion. Join their workshop to learn how to secure talent to succeed in Asia.

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Consultancies

Pasona Singapore Pte Ltd

Pasona Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a Japanese recruitment firm and HR total solutions provider in Singapore with over 35 years of experience in the navigating the talent market.

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Consultancies

SIG Tax & Accounting Pte Ltd

SIG TAX & ACCOUNTING PTE LTD, a professional accounting and tax firm based in Singapore, specializes in delivering a wide array of financial and tax-related services to local and international businesses.

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Consultancies

Asia Market Entry

Asia Market Entry helps established technology companies land and expand in the Asia Pacific region. Sign up for an AME workshop to identify key problem statements in Asia for your business.

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Aspire

Aspire is the all-in-one finance software for growing businesses, serving over 15,000 startups and SMBs in Southeast Asia.

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About Nav

The best of our industry knowledge, available at your finger tips

The idea for Nav was born to bring together the best of EDB’s industry connections and recommendations into a single digital platform.

We want to make it easy for companies looking to do business in Singapore to access guides and recommendations on government support, partners and resources and tools to help them grow their business in Singapore.

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