Advancing research and partnering with universities in Singapore

Google has established a new research hub in Singapore and announced over $6 million in grants to the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University to fund projects in AI for science, computing efficiency, and AI safety. The funding supports research into Alzheimer’s disease, improved computing models, and safer artificial intelligence systems, aiming to address global challenges through local expertise.

The grants include a $750,000 AI for Science Capacity Fund Grant at NTU, led by Professor Ho Teck Hua, to build permanent research capabilities and ethical AI frameworks across Southeast Asia. Google.org and Google DeepMind are also providing $3 million to INSEAD’s Thrive Lab in Singapore to study how technology impacts education, workplaces, and communities.

Google’s partnerships extend beyond individual projects, focusing on long-term institutional infrastructure and talent development. Meetings with NUS and NTU leadership, including Prof. Bernard Tan and Prof. Tulika Mitra, aligned on new research infrastructure and cross-disciplinary collaborations to strengthen Singapore’s scientific ecosystem.

The initiatives aim to foster breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and human well-being by equipping researchers and students with tools to solve complex global problems. Google also highlighted its commitment to enabling faculty, researchers, and students to lead the next era of scientific progress using its models and tools.