Advancing research and partnering with universities in Singapore

Beyond individual research projects, true ecosystem enablement requires investing in long-term institutional infrastructure and talent pipelines.

At NTU, a $750,000 AI for Science Capacity Fund Grant will help build permanent research capabilities across Southeast Asia. Under Professor Ho Teck Hua's regional academic leadership, this initiative will establish lasting infrastructure, foster internal research agents, and build ethical AI frameworks that elevate the region's scientific capacity.

Google.org and Google DeepMind are also providing $3 million in funding to support INSEAD's Thrive Lab in Singapore, which aims to advance global research into how people and organizations can thrive alongside rapid technological change. The lab will explore how education, workplaces, and communities can better support people to develop skills, find purpose, and build meaningful relationships in a changing world.

This human-centered research sits alongside a broader wave of scientific breakthroughs driving the region forward. Whether unlocking insights into neurodegenerative diseases, making models more efficient and inclusive of local languages, or establishing safe research infrastructure, Singapore's academic community continues to set a global benchmark for innovation. We are proud to enable with our tools and models the faculty, researchers, and students who are not just experimenting with AI, but preparing to lead the next era of scientific progress