NUSX forges NUS research into enduring impact.
NUSX sits at the boundary of NUS research and global markets. Bringing together the science, capital, expertise, and commercial partners to ensure discoveries impact the real world.
$2B+
Capital raised by NUS ventures.
1,600+
Ventures in the NUS pipeline.
3
Unicorns formed at NUSX.
11
Global outposts, extending our reach.
Turning research into advantage has been a deliberate process.
- 2001
NUS signs MOU with Stanford under President Shih Choon Fong
- 2002
First cohort lands in Silicon Valley (14 students)
- 2003
Philadelphia and Bio Valley open
- 2004
Shanghai and Stockholm open
- 2008
iLEAD launches as a Singapore-based local programme
- 2010
iLEAD becomes NOC Singapore
- 2016
Munich and Lausanne open with deep-tech focus
- 2017
Toronto and Southeast Asia programme launch
- 2018
Shenzhen opens
- 2025
14 colleges, 15+ programme variants
Singapore has every
advantage to create leading
market opportunities.
- 01
Neutrality
Neutral ground is commercial ground. Companies built here keep access to both American and Chinese markets, as well as their capital and supply chains.
- 02
Robust IP protection
People who have built companies sit down with yours: founders, operators, investors. Ask them anything, and move through challenges with clarity and confidence.
- 03
R&D investment
Singapore has funded research at scale for decades. That money reaches the labs, then follows the tech out through translation grants and more.
- 04
Capital density
As a financial hub, funds, family offices, and corporate investors sit within a few kilometres of NUS labs. So the right capital is available at the right time.
- 05
Market access
Singapore’s location and reputation connects it to all the important tech, manufacturing, and consumer markets in Asia, and around the globe.
- 06
English environment
English is the working language of the University, the government, the labs, and the businesses. Making the market easily accessible to the best global talent.
Decades of experience funding, building, and applying deep tech.
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