Singapore, known for its top-notch academics and talented researchers, has been a stronghold for intellectual properties (IPs) since the 1980s.

After over 30 years of hard work and billion-dollar investments, the city-state is primed to reap a big IP harvest in the field of deep science and tech. 

Now the question is this: Does Singapore have what it takes to make the shift from deep research to entrepreneurial commercialization? 

This entry is part of the Startup Frontiers series, which explores the tech and startup ecosystem of a market, portrays a historical account of the business landscape, dives into the current state of tech and innovation, looks at the key players in the ecosystem, and discusses its prospects for future growth.