A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research Employee Directory
Research ServicesCentral Region, Singapore5001-10000 Employees
A*STAR is Singapore's lead public sector research organization, directing economic-oriented research to advance science and develop new technologies. It collaborates with partners in both the public and private sectors to pursue knowledge and innovations that benefit society. By connecting academic research with industry needs, the agency aims to drive growth, create jobs, and contribute to improvements in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. Its R&D covers biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering, with core activities carried out at research campuses in Biopolis and Fusionopolis, Singapore. Based in Singapore's Central Region, A*STAR operates as a sizable government research body. In June 2026, it announced a collaboration with the National University of Singapore to launch a new laboratory established by the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation, reflecting ongoing partnerships with universities to translate research into practical applications.