Extended Reality

Extended Reality (XR) brings together Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) to create interactive digital experiences that connect the virtual and physical worlds. AR overlays digital content onto real environments, VR immerses users in fully virtual spaces, and MR combines the two, allowing digital and physical objects to interact in real time.

Powered by technologies like 3D modelling, motion tracking, sensors, and advanced displays such as headsets and smart devices, XR gives businesses the ability to visualise, simulate, and interact with processes, products, and environments in ways that were previously impossible. It turns digital ideas into practical, real-world insights while making complex operations easier to understand and manage.

XR offers a wide range of practical applications for enterprises, including:

1. Enhancing Workforce Training – Simulate machinery operations, safety drills, and other hands-on scenarios to train employees more effectively.
2. Streamlining Design Collaboration – Use interactive 3D prototypes to improve teamwork, reduce errors, and speed up product development.
3. Transforming Customer Engagement – Let customers explore and experience products virtually before purchase, creating memorable and interactive experiences.
4. Strengthening Operations and Maintenance – Overlay step-by-step instructions on equipment to simplify maintenance and reduce errors.

Why Extended Reality Matters for your Business?

Extended Reality (XR) is more than just a tech trend — it’s a practical tool that helps businesses work smarter, innovate faster, and create more engaging experiences. Key benefits include:

• Boosted Productivity: XR helps teams work more efficiently by simplifying complex tasks and visualising information in an intuitive way.
• Reduced Costs and Resource Waste: XR minimises trial-and-error, lowers operational risks, and helps make smarter use of materials and time.
• Stronger Market Impact: XR allows businesses to deliver unique, memorable experiences that differentiate them from competitors.

IMDA collaborates with the Extended Reality (XR) ecosystem to help enterprises explore, adopt, and implement XR solutions that deliver real impact. Our support includes:

1. Understanding Enterprises’ Needs: Partnering with enterprises to identify challenges and determine how XR can provide practical solutions.
2. Facilitating Adoption: Working with solution partners to create XR solution packages that simplify implementation. For more information, visit the CTO-as-a-Service website.
3. Building Knowledge and Awareness: Offering tech discovery workshops and curated resources to help enterprises deepen their understanding of XR.

Business entities that meet the following requirements are eligible to participate:

• ACRA-registered, taxable, and operating in Singapore;
• Minimum of 30 percent local shareholding;
• Non-ICT companies with in-house tech capabilities and are keen to develop and deploy XR solutions 

Eligible enterprises may receive funding support for the project digital implementation of their XR use cases.

Stay tuned for our upcoming Extended Reality (XR) Playbook — a practical guide to help enterprises plan and deploy XR solutions effectively.