Tech Access

For local SMEs looking to build capabilities in the advanced manufacturing, biotech and biomedical industries.

Get funding to access A*STAR’s pool of experts, training, and research facilities.

About this programme

Through A*STAR’s Tech Access programme, gain consultancy, user training and technical advice on research equipment that you can experiment with before making your own investment.

Get funding support
Tap a wealth of resources
Get equipped with the right tools, training and guidance to build new technological capabilities.
Support for product development costs
Prototype and test new products, new applications, and experiment with technologies without having to purchase equipment up front.

Areas of expertise

Additive manufacturing
Enable production of precision components, tools, and prototypes. Engage in repair and restoration, increase wear and corrosion resistance, and improve electrical conductivity.
Robotics
Improve efficiency of manufacturing processes via automation of heavier-weight collaborative processes such as packaging, palletising, assembly and pick and place. Robotics can also allow fully automated 3D scanning for inspection purposes.
Inspection tools
Identify defects using high-precision measurement on machined parts or coatings to optimise high surface quality components in the manufacturing industry.
Semiconductor-processing
Access semiconductor processing equipment for bonding, diffusion, electroplating, etching, lithography, thin film and wet tools.
Biotech and biomedical scientific services & equipment
Access the following services and equipment: microscopy, customised adeno-associated viruses (AAVs), mass spectrometry, immunomonitoring, histology, antibody & product development, and pharmacokinetics.

Eligibility

Business entity registered or incorporated in Singapore
Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
Core business activities are carried out in Singapore