A*STAR’s “Innovate Together” debut highlights Singapore’s global semiconductor ambitions

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) hosted the inaugural “Innovate Together” event at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, underscoring Singapore’s ambition to lead the next wave of semiconductor innovation. Bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and the public sector, the event unveiled major initiatives, strategic global partnerships, and advanced research platforms that reinforce Singapore’s position as a high-value semiconductor R&D and talent hub.

“Singapore's semiconductor ecosystem is built on strong collaborations between public agencies, academia, and industry partners,” said Professor Yeo Yee Chia, Deputy Chief Executive (Innovation & Enterprise) at A*STAR. “The Innovate Together event exemplifies our commitment to fostering these partnerships and accelerating innovation to address industry challenges and capture new opportunities in the global semiconductor landscape.”

At the center of the event was the launch of the world’s first industry-grade 200mm Silicon Carbide (SiC) Open R&D Line, established by the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME). This groundbreaking facility enables close collaboration between researchers and companies in developing SiC technologies, enhancing Singapore’s capabilities in wide bandgap semiconductor research to meet growing global demand for high-power electronics.