EARTO Members
A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Country: Singapore
Founded in: 2002
EARTO Membership: Individual
www.a-star.edu.sg
Key Figures 2019
N/A Income
>5,300 Employees
688 Patent Applications
1,671 Industrial Partners
68 Spin-offs Created
2 H2020 Projects (eCorda 2020)
Mission & Vision
Mission: The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives.
Vision: Being a global leader in science, technology and open innovation, A*STAR is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond.
Technology Expertise
- Natural Sciences: Computer and information sciences; Physical sciences; Chemical sciences; Biological sciences
- Engineering & Technology: Electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering; Chemical engineering; Materials engineering; Medical engineering; Environmental engineering; Environmental biotechnology; Industrial biotechnology; Nano-technology; Other engineering and technologies
- Medical & Health Sciences: Clinical medicine; Health sciences; Health biotechnology; Other medical sciences
- Agricultural Sciences: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries; Agricultural biotechnology
- Social Sciences: Psychology and cognitive science
