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Semiconductor

Innovating the future from Singapore

Gloved hand installing a microchip onto a circuit board, symbolizing advanced semiconductor technology and precision engineering. Gloved hand installing a microchip onto a circuit board, symbolizing advanced semiconductor technology and precision engineering.

6%

of Singapore’s GDP1.

>35,000

employed by the semiconductor industry in Singapore2.

9 of 15

top semiconductor firms have set up in Singapore3.

Why semiconductor companies thrive here

High-tech semiconductor manufacturing facility with robotic arms and advanced machinery, symbolizing automation and industrial innovation.

Established manufacturing base

Singapore hosts a wide range of semiconductor companies, including global leaders like GlobalFoundries, Micron, and Infineon.

Our ecosystem spans the entire value chain, from integrated circuits design, and wafer fabrication to packaging and testing.

Precision machinery placing microchips on a circuit board, representing advanced semiconductor R&D capabilities.

Advanced R&D capabilities

We are home to cutting-edge research in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and advanced packaging.

Companies like AMD and STMicroelectronics conduct significant R&D here, driving innovation in next-gen semiconductor technologies.

Scientist examining a sample in a lab, symbolizing research and innovation in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Research ecosystem

Singapore's advanced microelectronics research ecosystem spans institutes and universities across these strategic pillars:

  • Heterogeneous integration (e.g. Applied Materials and A*STAR's IME Centre of Excellence in Advanced Packaging; NUS’ Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation µ-Electronics Centre (SHINE)), which looks at packaging chips to enable faster performance and smaller form factors.
  • Wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g. 200mm SiC Pilot Line and National GaN Technology Centre), devices that will enable applications such as EVs.
  • Sensors and actuators (e.g. STMicroelectronics and IME’s MEMS Lab-in-Fab), devices in our daily life which monitor conditions, signals before triggering responses.
  • Other areas including mmWave and beyond, edge AI, and advanced photonics (e.g. National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre).
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Land

Singapore offers vibration-tested industrial land required to support large-scale semiconductor manufacturing projects. Singapore continues to prepare sufficient land for future development.

Aerial view of Singapore’s Marina Barrage and skyline, symbolizing sustainable utilities and infrastructure supporting the semiconductor industry.

Reliable utility systems

Singapore’s power grids, one of the world’s most stable, ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Additionally, Singapore proactively builds water supply and electricity generation capacity ahead of demand to ensure that we meet both national and industry needs.

Solar panels with Singapore skyline in the background, symbolizing the semiconductor industry's shift toward green energy and sustainability.

Green Energy

The Singapore government partners with semiconductor manufacturers through a multi-phase approach to achieve sustainability goals.

From implementing carbon abatement and energy-saving technologies, diversifying energy supply with low-carbon electricity imports, to exploring future options such as green hydrogen that could meet half of Singapore's power needs by 2050.

Two engineers reviewing data on a laptop in a high-tech facility, representing a skilled semiconductor workforce.

Skilled workforce

We produce 15,000 STEM graduates annually, with specialised training in microelectronics.

Our Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPP) equips talent with advanced skills in AI, machine learning, and semiconductor design.

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Industry-academia collaboration

We partner with universities and companies to co-design curricula, ensuring graduates are industry-ready.

Programmes like the Singapore Industry Scholarships (SgIS) attract young Singaporean talent to work in Singapore's strategic sectors, such as semiconductors, while the IPP cultivates postgraduate talents with essential R&D skills.

Specific to Integrated Circuit (IC) design, EDB is partnering Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) to bridge capabilities between academia and industry needs by a six month IC design training programme co-developed by the National Technological University (NTU) and the industry.

Technician holding semiconductor parts, representing mid-career conversion opportunities.

Mid-career conversion programmes

We offer career conversion programmes for mid-career professionals, enabling them to transition into the semiconductor industry in partnership with SSIA, industry players and IHLs.

Opportunities your business can capitalise on

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AI

Tap on Singapore's strategic position in the global AI semiconductor value chain.

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Robotic arm assembling advanced circuit boards, representing research and development in next-generation semiconductor technologies. Robotic arm assembling advanced circuit boards, representing research and development in next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Digitalisation

Join Singapore's thriving ecosystem for next-generation connectivity solutions.

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Electrification

Position your company at the forefront of vehicle electrification technologies.

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Get assistance with a range of programmes and schemes

Refundable Investment Credit

The Refundable Investment Credit encourages companies to undertake substantive and high-value economic activities in Singapore. 

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Pioneer Industries (Manufacturing)

The Pioneer Industries (Manufacturing) encourages companies to carry out desirable manufacturing activities in Singapore on a significant scale that generate tangible economic spin-offs.

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Development and Expansion Incentive for Manufacturing

The Development and Expansion Incentive for Manufacturing encourages companies to engage in high value-added manufacturing activities in Singapore, either through a new set-up or an expansion of existing operations in Singapore.

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Research and Innovation Scheme for Companies

The Research and Innovation Scheme for Companies encourages companies’ technology development and innovation activities, to bring about the development of product and processes from Singapore. 

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Partnerships for Capability Transformation

The Partnerships for Capability Transformation scheme supports productivity improvements, knowledge transfer, and test-bedding of innovative solutions, including joint product development at the proof-of-concept stage.

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Training Grant for Company

The Training Grant for Company aims to encourage manpower capability development in applying new technologies, industrial skills and professional know-how through the support of training programmes for companies’ employees.

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Resource Efficiency Grant for Emissions

The Resource Efficiency Grant for Emissions encourages improvement in energy efficiency of manufacturing facilities and data centres.

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