The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, A*STAR collaborates with partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry, driving mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. A*STAR's research spans biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis.