Singapore · R&D Infrastructure

Science Parks & Research Districts

A structured reference on One-North, Biopolis, Fusionopolis and surrounding clusters — their formation, resident organisations, ties to universities, and position within Singapore's research economy.

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200+
Resident organisations at One-North
16
Research institutes under A*STAR
185 ha
Total area of the One-North estate
2001
Year One-North masterplan launched
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Key Research Clusters

Singapore's science and technology estates are divided into specialised districts, each anchored by distinct research mandates and institutional tenants.

One-North research estate, Singapore Estate Overview

One-North: Structure and Scope

A 185-hectare mixed-use research estate in Queenstown, developed by JTC Corporation. Covers Biopolis, Fusionopolis, Mediapolis, one-north Park, and LaunchPad@one-north.

Updated Apr 2026
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Biopolis biomedical cluster, Singapore Biomedical Sciences

Biopolis: Biomedical Research Hub

Opened in 2003, Biopolis houses A*STAR's Biomedical Research Council institutes alongside pharmaceutical and medical-device companies from across the globe.

Updated Apr 2026
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Sub-Estates at a Glance

Biomedical
Biopolis
Seven interconnected towers housing biomedical research councils, pharmaceutical labs, and clinical translation units. Primary home of A*STAR's Biomedical Research Council.
Infocomm · Engineering
Fusionopolis
Multi-tower complex focused on information technology, engineering sciences, and physical sciences. Hosts A*STAR institutes including IMRE, IHPC, and I²R.
Media · Digital
Mediapolis
Singapore's dedicated media and digital industry precinct, anchored by the campus of MediaCorp. Attracts post-production houses, streaming infrastructure operators, and interactive media firms.
Startups · Deep-tech
LaunchPad@one-north
A dedicated zone for early-stage technology ventures, accelerators, and venture capital offices, positioned to benefit from proximity to A*STAR spin-offs and NUS technology transfer.
University Ties

Academic Connections

One-North sits adjacent to the National University of Singapore and within the broader Buona Vista corridor that links multiple research institutions.

National University of Singapore Kent Ridge campus NUS

National University of Singapore

NUS operates joint laboratories and technology-licensing agreements with A*STAR institutes at One-North. The NUS Industry Liaison Office coordinates intellectual property commercialisation into the adjacent estate.

NTU · SUTD · SMU

Polytechnic and Research Links

Nanyang Technological University maintains research affiliations with several Fusionopolis institutes. The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) collaborates on engineering programmes with SERC institutes.

Singapore Management University contributes to behavioural and data-science research under agreements with one-north tenants, particularly in the Mediapolis corridor.

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