one-north: Singapore’s Innovation Hub
“one-north,” conceptualized in 2001 by Jurong Town Council (JTC), is a 200-hectare research and business park designed as a dynamic work-live-play-learn environment. Designed as a hub for innovation, fostering collaboration, and business growth, it has become a cornerstone of Singapore’s knowledge economy. Focused on key growth sectors such as biomedical sciences, infocomm technology, and media, one-north also thrives on its strengths in science and engineering.
In 2021, CSSD Singapore set up the International Business Cooperation Centre (IBCC) at Block 55 in Launchpad, one-north. Mirroring Suzhou Industrial Park’s key industries, IBCC serves as a landing platform for companies looking to expand their international presence in China and Southeast Asia, supporting businesses in the manufacturing, R&D, biomedical, and semiconductors sectors.
" one-north is home to a growing community of knowledge and research-intensive enterprises and talents. "
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Distinct Precincts
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Leading Companies
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Institutes of Higher Learning and Corporate Universities
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Start-ups
The master plan of “one-north” creates a vibrant, integrated ecosystem that blends research, business, and lifestyle to drive innovation and collaboration across key growth sectors.
Focused Industries and Robust Ecosystem
Fusionopolis
A hub for physical sciences, engineering, and ICT, Fusionopolis fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among multinational companies, startups, and research institutes to drive innovation.
Biopolis
A premier biomedical sciences hub, Biopolis hosts world-class research facilities and attracts top scientists, positioning Singapore as a leader in life sciences, biotechnology, and medical technology.
LaunchPad
Situated in Ayer Rajah, LaunchPad is a dynamic startup community offering affordable workspaces, venture capital access, and networking opportunities, making it ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Our Affiliates
Operated by the Sino-Korean Industrial Technology Innovation Research Institute (ITIRI), the Suzhou Industrial Park International Business Cooperation Centre in South Korea began its operations in May 2024.
Situated in Pangyo Techno Valley (PTV), known as the “Silicon Valley of Korea,” the centre is surrounded by R&D centres of major corporations such as Samsung and LG, as well as numerous innovative startups. The facility offers shared office spaces, research and development infrastructures, leisure areas for informal interactions, meeting rooms for business engagements, and conference rooms equipped for online and offline meetings.
The centre serves as a “window” for two-way cooperation between SIP and Korea in technology, talent, industry, and culture. It focuses on:
- Promoting market expansion and fostering collaboration opportunities for Chinese and Korean enterprises.
- Building platforms for information exchange, technology incubation, and cross-border innovation.
- Enhancing bilateral cooperation in investment, innovation, and talent exchange, positioning SIP as a key player in Sino-Korean collaboration.
The Suzhou Industrial Park International Business Cooperation Centre Tokyo officially began its operations in 2022.
Located in Marunouchi, Tokyo’s core CBD and one of the world’s top five financial centres, the centre is surrounded by multinational corporate headquarters. Marunouchi spans an area of 1.2 million square meters, housing 4,300 companies, including 18 Japanese headquarters of Fortune Global 500 companies and 83 listed company headquarters. Notable corporate headquarters in the area include Hitachi, AGC, Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Japan’s three major banks.
In July 2023, the Tokyo Business Centre relocated to the newly leased Kishimoto Building in Marunouchi. The new location features a dedicated entrance, private offices, numerous workstations, shared activity spaces, and meeting facilities. These spaces support business registration, independent office needs, and collaborative work.
Key Milestones:
- Business Engagements:
- Hosted or participated in 400 meetings with Japanese corporate headquarters, trade associations, and innovation institutions.
- Organized or co-hosted 12 investment promotion, talent recruitment, and industry exchange events.
- Strategic Partnerships:
- Signed 25 strategic cooperation agreements or MOUs.
- Supported over 15 Suzhou-based enterprises in Japan-related outbound investments and resource connections.
- Participated in 19 Japanese trade exhibitions, with enterprises like Nuofame Semiconductor, Accelink Technologies, and Synaptics now based at the Tokyo Business Centre.
- Notable Initiatives:
- Hosted the Japan division of the Jinji Lake Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for three consecutive years.
- Expanded Japan’s innovation network resources and explored new models and directions for Sino-Japanese international innovation collaboration.
The centre serves as a bilateral business service platform facilitating Japanese enterprises’ entry into China and Chinese enterprises’ investments in Japan. It also fosters market expansion, innovation, and collaborative opportunities, bridging information, technology incubation, and cross-border innovation between Suzhou Industrial Park and Japan.
