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  1. Architects of SG's Digital Future
  2. About IMDA
  3. Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies

IMDA works with both the business and research communities to continually push the frontiers of new technology, drive digital transformation and enable breakthrough innovations in Singapore’s digital economy.

Focusing on supporting 4 key emerging technology domains – AI, Communications and Connectivity, Digital Trust, and Green Computing, we:

  • Help to build and enhance capabilities in these domains via research and translation
  • Create and curate economic uplift programmes designed for industry
  • Work with technology providers and end users to build a community of collective enablement
  • Develop and prototype tech products and toolkits for industry

Artificial Intelligence in Singapore

IMDA spearheads Singapore's AI journey, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for responsible innovation. We support R&D and collaboration to unlock AI's potential, while ensuring trust through robust governance. This empowers businesses and individuals to leverage the power of AI for positive societal and economic impact.

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Communication & Connectivity

Communication and connectivity is a critical foundational technology that supports Singapore’s economy, playing a key role in the nation's ongoing digitalisation efforts and ensuring a competitive edge in the global digital landscape. As IMDA continues to architect Singapore’s digital future, we will continue to lead and drive our 5G plans, bolstering local capabilities and fostering partnerships in 5G and future communications technologies.

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Green Computing and Green Software

As a regional hub for digital sustainability, Singapore is committed to developing technology that is sustainable by design and fosters a more sustainable IT future. We work with research, academia, and industry to optimise software functions that maximise energy efficiency while minimising environmental impact. This is done by leveraging hardware energy efficiency designs and hardware-software co-optimisation.

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National Multimodal LLM Programme (NMLP)

Discover how Singapore’s AI initiatives, driven by the National Multimodal LLM Programme, are shaping a more inclusive and efficient digital economy for businesses and the wider community.

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Quantum-Safe Technologies

Quantum computing is an emerging technology that uses principles of quantum physics to unlock innovations and advance industries. With increased adoption of this technology, security risks may be introduced to Singapore’s digital infrastructure. Learn how IMDA supports the development of quantum-safe technologies and networks to help businesses safeguard critical data, and shape a resilient and future-ready Singapore.

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Tech Community and Engagement

Discover how our companies create breakthrough innovations by unlocking business opportunities using frontier technologies. Be inspired by these success stories, including use cases and how they did it.

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Trust Technologies

IMDA is looking ahead in at nascent technologies that help guarantee privacy, verify trust, and provide confidence to businesses and individuals as they transact digitally.

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