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The RCEs will complement Singapore’s existing network of more than 60 AI Centres of Excellence launched by technology firms with government support, The Straits Times reported.
Applied research and talent
Singapore will build capabilities to support AI adoption in key industries, including manufacturing, trade, health, urban solutions, and sustainability.
Teo cited Jewel at Changi Airport as an example of applied AI, where the airport uses AI in security screening, automated baggage handling, and robotics for inspections and cleaning, according to The Straits Times.
The funding will also support talent development at all levels, from pre-university students to faculty positions. Scholarships and research opportunities will expand for students pursuing competitive PhD, post-doctoral, and faculty positions at top institutions.
The investment will fund the AI Visiting Professorship program, which allows world-class overseas researchers to collaborate with Singapore institutions on projects aligned with the national AI research agenda. Launched in 2024, the program has supported eight projects to date, the ministry said.