Strengthening Singapore’s AI Future: A New National Partnership

Partnering to apply frontier AI to advance health and life sciences, reimagine classrooms and support the workforce of the future.

At Google DeepMind, we believe frontier AI can be a powerful force for good. Last year, we opened a new research lab in Singapore to expand the impact of our work across the Asia-Pacific region. Today, we are taking a major step forward. As part of our National Partnerships for AI initiative , we are launching new programmes in the country, while driving a key pillar of Google’s new National AI partnership with the Singapore Government.

Through our work with multiple organisations, we are partnering to support public sector transformation, foster business growth and empower workers to thrive in an AI-first world. The partnership focuses on addressing real-world challenges—including improving healthcare, accelerating scientific discovery and reimagining education—to ensure these technological breakthroughs translate into meaningful progress across Singapore’s diverse communities. Together, we are strengthening Singapore’s National AI Strategy to responsibly deploy AI at scale for economic growth and public benefit. Ultimately, by accelerating science and innovation, AI could create an additional S$ 3.3 billion (US$2.5 billion) in economic value through faster R&D by 2040.

Building a truly prosperous future requires a responsible and collaborative approach to global sustainability. We are launching the ‘Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet’ in the Asia-Pacific region to partner with the next generation of climate visionaries. This program is designed to support startups, research teams and nonprofits using frontier AI to unlock new approaches to complex environmental challenges in areas like energy, water, agriculture and more. Selected organizations will receive expert mentorship, tailored support and help integrate frontier AI into their work, helping turn visionary ideas into meaningful progress.

At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to accelerating local research and development that turns frontier AI potential into real, inclusive progress. Our team on the ground in Singapore is working alongside local experts to apply frontier AI responsibly to areas where it can have the most meaningful impact for and with the community, starting with healthcare and life sciences.

As we navigate the transition to an AI-driven economy, our goal is to ensure that communities across Singapore have the opportunity to thrive. We are partnering with the ecosystem to co-design programs that empower educators and learners to navigate new technologies responsibly.

We have provided Gemini for Education to all educators from primary schools to junior colleges and will provide training on these pedagogically grounded AI tools. This will help teachers plan lessons, and tailor course material, freeing up precious time to focus on what matters: teaching. We will continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to strengthen its AI capabilities across teaching and learning, including educator training and upskilling programmes.