Emerging Technologies

IMDA works with both the business and research communities to continually push the frontiers of new technology, drive digital transformation and enable breakthrough innovations in Singapore’s digital economy.

Focusing on supporting 3 key emerging technology domains – AI, Communications and Connectivity, and Trust, we:

  • Help to build and enhance capabilities in these domains via research and translation
  • Create and curate economic uplift programmes designed for industry
  • Work with technology providers and end users to build a community of collective enablement
  • Develop and prototype tech products and toolkits for industry

IMDA, together with Microsoft and Green Software Foundation has recently launched a set of digital sustainability guidelines (5.35MB) that will advance Singapore’s position as a leading innovation and sustainability hub in Southeast Asia.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the study and use of intelligent machines to mimic human action and thought. With the availability of Big Data, advances in computing, and the invention of new algorithms, AI has risen as a disruptive technology in recent years, and Singapore is at the forefront of embracing and innovating in this rapidly evolving field.

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Communication & Connectivity

Communication and connectivity is a critical foundational technology that supports Singapore’s economy, playing a key role in the nation's ongoing digitalisation efforts and ensuring a competitive edge in the global digital landscape. As IMDA continues to architect Singapore’s digital future, we will continue to lead and drive our 5G plans, bolstering local capabilities and fostering partnerships in 5G and future communications technologies.

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Trust Technologies

IMDA is looking ahead in at nascent technologies that help guarantee privacy, verify trust, and provide confidence to businesses and individuals as they transact digitally.

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Success Stories

Discover how our companies create breakthrough innovations by unlocking business opportunities using frontier technologies. Be inspired by these success stories, including use cases and how they did it.

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