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Overview
- The Singapore Science Park has over the years gained a reputation as South East Asia's foremost address for research and development (R&D).
- Tenants in the Science Park include Sony, Exxon Chemical, Silicon Graphics, Lucent Technologies, British Petroleum, Seagate Technology International, Centre for Wireless Communications, the Institute of Microelectronics, the National Science & Technology Board and the National Computer Board.
- The objective is to provide a focal point for research, development and innovation in Singapore and the region.
- To make it more responsive to market conditions and the needs of R&D companies, the management of the Science Park was privatized in 1990.
- Since 1982 when the first company moved in, the growth of companies in the Singapore Science Park has been tremendous.
- In 1994, there were 117 companies while in 1997 there were a total of 226 companies.
- The largest group of companies in the Science Park comes under the field of Information Technology followed by those in the Electronics field.
Human Resources
- Currently there are more than 7,000 research engineers and scientists as well as support staff working in the Singapore Science Park.
- The majority of employees working in the Park have a basic degree, primarily majoring in Computer Science, Science and Engineering.
- Approximately 52% of the employees in the Park have a basic degree while 16% have a Masters degree and 12% have PhDs
Investment
- $4 million upgrading at Science Park I
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