Workato launches AI Lab in Singapore to accelerate applied AI innovation and talent development

This press release was issued by Workato.

Workato^®, the leader in agentic orchestration, announced today the launch of the Workato AI Lab in Singapore, marking a major milestone in its commitment to nurturing AI talent and driving real-world innovation through industry-academia collaboration. A strategic initiative supported by the Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), the AI Lab underscores Workato’s commitment to accelerating AI adoption for businesses both locally and across the region.

The lab will focus on translational AI research, enabling the development of deployable solutions that address real-world business challenges. It will serve as a hub for collaboration between Workato, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and industry partners.

AI Singapore to empower next generation of AI leaders

The Lab is designed to create 65 high-value skilled jobs, foster breakthrough innovation, and deepen public-private partnerships within the Singapore AI ecosystem. By collaborating closely with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), the AI Lab will advance applied AI research and practical solution deployment, providing thousands of students and educators with direct access to advanced AI automation tools and opportunities to participate in real-world industry projects. This initiative directly addresses the skills gap, equipping the workforce to meet evolving global hiring demands and ensuring Singapore remains at the forefront of digital transformation.

The Lab will drive advancements in autonomous agents and multi-agent orchestration, enabling intelligent systems that can collaborate, adapt, and learn to address complex business challenges. By serving as a bridge between research and enterprise, it will translate breakthrough ideas into practical, deployable AI solutions that deliver measurable impact for organizations. Through close collaboration with academia, industry partners, government, and community, the Lab will also accelerate innovation in applied AI and cultivate a new generation of talent equipped with the skills and experience to thrive in an AI-powered economy.

The launch of the AI Lab builds on Workato’s broader initiative—the AI Institute Alliance—which was unveiled during the World of Workato (WOW) 2025 conference in September. The alliance includes partnerships with leading education institutions such as Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore.

Through this alliance, Workato has already equipped over 3,000 students and educators with automation and integration skills. The AI Lab will deepen this impact by offering hands-on experience in building AI agents, digital twins, and generative AI applications for business transformation.

Workato, recognized worldwide as the leading Agentic Orchestration company, empowers organizations to unify data, processes, and experiences through its AI-driven platform. With a strong and growing presence in Singapore and a global workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, Workato continues to set new benchmarks in business automation and workforce development, supporting over 12,000 customers worldwide.