A*Star launches expanded labs to speed up firm’s scaling of deep-tech ventures
The upgrade comes as part of the overall expansion of the agency’s deep-tech venture building
A*Star has expanded its lab spaces to support the scaling of deep-tech ventures, with the new A*Star Central 2.0 facility covering 18,000 sq ft, up from 10,000 sq ft. The expanded labs provide advanced prototyping, testing, and intellectual property protection, reducing risks and time-to-market for startups. Among the startups using the facility is medical technology company Cartifuse, which expects to save S$1 million and a year of time by utilizing the enhanced lab equipment for developing cartilage regeneration technology.
The engineering workshop has been expanded to include radio-frequency shielding, metal 3D printing, metal laser cutting, and materials testing, providing startups with comprehensive support for their projects. Healthcare and decarbonisation ventures can also leverage specialized facilities, such as the A*Star Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment and Co11ab Novena, to accelerate their ventures' growth and international reach.
Since its launch, A*Star Central 2.0 has supported more than 100 ventures, raising over S$1.6 billion in capital and creating over 1,800 jobs.
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