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Today, the research, innovation and enterprise community is working on more than 200 research projects that support Singapore’s fight against COVID-19 and strengthen its preparedness for future pandemics, said the minister. READ: SkillsFuture work-study programmes to become ‘mainstream pathway’ by 2025, benefit more students, says Lawrence WongThere are also efforts to drive industries to adopt science and technology, and turn research outcomes into competitive and marketable solutions for the global market.
To help industries harness science and technology more effectively, NRF initiated the Maritime Transformation Programme and the Aviation Transformation Programme to further Singapore’s position as a maritime and aviation hub.These initiatives use technologies such as big-data analytics and advanced sensors and communications to enhance Singapore’s connectivity capabilities, and will enable the country to remain a critical transport and logistics node in a post-COVID-19 world, he said.
The agency will work with the Ministry of Health to build on R&D in areas such as preventive care and digital healthcare, and enhance capabilities in sustainable urban solutions and low-carbon technologies.