Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development Mr Alvin Tan, witnessing the capabilities of a robot at the opening LaunchPad @ One-North, a dedicated campus to grow startup communities.
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CDL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JTC Corporation at the reimagined LaunchPad @ One-North. The partnership positions CDL to support startups and enterprises, including AI and technology innovators, by providing access to dedicated workspace, strategic networks, and resources to scale locally and globally.
JTC Corporation (JTC) is a Singapore government statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry responsible for developing, planning, and managing industrial infrastructure.
As a new partner in the LaunchPad Innovation Network (LINK), CDL will collaborate with other partners to support startups in developing and scaling innovative solutions, enabling growth and market expansion. Leveraging on its industry expertise and platforms, CDL aims to provide opportunities for innovation and contribute to a stronger, more dynamic startup ecosystem in Singapore.
Key developments at LaunchPad @ One-North include:
- Global Springboard: Startups now gain access to 19 international nodes, spanning Paris, San Francisco, Shenzhen, Tokyo, and more, alongside a CBD twinning with One&Co Singapore. Partners include NUS Enterprise, ACE.SG, and INSEAD.
- Expanded LINK Mandate: The network connects startups with corporates, investors, and strategic partners to facilitate pilots, commercialisation, and growth opportunities. CDL joins fellow partners CapitaLand, Esri Singapore, and SoftBank Robotics.
- Flexible Infrastructure: Startups benefit from up to two months’ rent-free fit-out, more flexible lease terms, and shorter notice periods to accommodate growth.
