[SINGAPORE] The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) on Wednesday (Sep 23) launched expanded lab spaces with more facilities that will enable startups to develop deep-technology projects. These enlarged labs are part of the overall expansion of the public research agency’s deep-tech venture building, which was launched as “A*StartCentral 2.0” (A*SC 2.0) on the same day. The building in one-north now measures 18,000 sq ft, up from 10,000 sq ft before.  Also serving as a platform for firms to access mentorship and networks, A*SC 2.0 aims to provide firms with more integrated support for venture-building, from technology development to commercialisation and growth.  Minister of Trade and Industry, Energy and Industry Tan See Leng, who was at the launch event at A*SC 2.0, said: “Bringing together stronger technology development and commercialisation capabilities under one roof will help startups shorten their path to market and derisk the long gestation periods typical of deep-tech.”   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/star-launches-expanded-labs-speed-firms-scaling-deep-tech-ventures (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Business Times, 23 September 2026