Vinnova in Singapore

Background

In recent years, Singapore has emerged as an important innovation country in a number of strategic and groundbreaking technologies. With its strong roots in research and innovation, the country is a prioritized partner for Sweden and our innovation ecosystem.

Singapore is one of the most innovative nations in the world and has been identified as the country in South and Southeast Asia where Sweden would benefit most from a Vinnova presence to strengthen Sweden's global innovation and competitiveness.

Singapore's position as a regional center for innovation, with a strong international presence of multinational companies, start-ups, international research and promotion actors and banks, is a good reason for a deeper innovation cooperation between Sweden and Singapore. I Sveriges's foreign trade strategy identifies Southeast Asia as a priority region. Singapore is a strong hub in Southeast Asia and an establishment there could pave the way for Swedish investments in other Asian countries.

Sweden's foreign trade strategy

A two-year pilot project

Vinnova's innovation scout will be based at the Swedish embassy to promote Swedish innovation and innovation collaborations between the countries, as well as to strengthen Team Sweden in Singapore. The assignment involves being a bridge between the Swedish and Singaporean innovation systems with the goal of establishing long-term and value-creating innovation collaborations between Sweden and Singapore. Of particular importance will be the work of strengthening ties between innovative companies and research environments in Sweden and Singapore.

Through our efforts, we can identify opportunities, mobilize actors and finance collaborations, and connect two of the world's most innovative ecosystems. This contributes to Vinnova's overall objective to open up for innovations that make a difference and create sustainable global growth.

We work to create interest in Sweden as an innovation country in Singapore, as well as to create interest in Singapore as an innovation country in Sweden. We help Swedish actors find relevant contacts in Singapore, and Singaporean actors find relevant contacts in Sweden.

One example of an ongoing effort is EARTH Alliance within Climate Tech, which aims to accelerate the development and implementation of technologies that help the world reach its climate goals. It is a collaboration between Sweden and other small, smart countries.

Singapore is an associated country within EUREKA and has also begun discussions about becoming an associated country to Horisont Europa.

Vinnova will carry out a number of delegation trips in the coming years, including in sustainable precision health, foodtech, quantum and synthetic biology, as well as sustainable mobility and sustainable cities.