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Parliamentary Replies

Quantum Research coordination between ASTAR and NUS and Combined Annual Funding

13 April 2026

Under Singapore's National Quantum Strategy, the Centre for Quantum Technologies coordinates national research and talent, while the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's Quantum Innovation Centre focuses on applied areas like quantum sensing and materials. Researchers are jointly appointed and their agendas coordinated to prevent duplication. Combined funding under RIE2025 is $295 million.

Date: For Parliament Sitting on 7 April 2026

Title: Quantum Research Coordination Between A*STAR and NUS and Combined Annual Funding

MPs Speaking: Mr Kenneth Tiong, Mr Gan Kim Yong

QUESTION: Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance in view that both the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Quantum Innovation Centre and the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) claim alignment with the National Quantum Strategy, which designated CQT as the national flagship centre (a) what specific capabilities does the Quantum Innovation Centre provide that CQT does not; (b) what is their combined annual funding; and (c) what mechanisms prevent duplication between them.

RESPONSE: Mr Gan Kim Yong (for the Prime Minister): The National Quantum Strategy (NQS) sets out the strategic framework to enable Singapore to strengthen its position as a leading hub in the development and deployment of quantum technologies, including through building our national quantum capabilities.

Under the NQS, the Centre for Quantum Technology (CQT) was designated as a flagship national research centre to coordinate research talent nationally and support investigator-led research and capability-building training schemes. These research efforts are carried out in a coordinated manner through a network of nodes in the universities and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). A*STAR’s Quantum Innovation Centre (Q.InC) develops next-generation quantum technologies in strategic research pillars, such as quantum sensing and materials, with its researchers jointly appointed with CQT, and their research agendas coordinated by the CQT Director to ensure alignment and synergy with the broader CQT research programme.

In Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 (RIE2025), $295 million was set aside to fund quantum research efforts under the NQS, with implementation overseen by the National Quantum Steering Committee.

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