Strategic partnerships are central to how SMU operates. Working with people and organisations across academia and the public and private sectors, we open up greater opportunities for our students, push the boundaries of our research, and deepen our societal impact. This commitment to collaboration positions us as a knowledge gateway to Asia and beyond.
Turning collaboration into impact
SMU is committed to helping drive innovation, facilitating the transfer of knowledge to benefit society, and creating meaningful real-world impact. One of the ways we do this is by convening industry leaders, policy makers, and academics at our thought leadership platforms.
As a Patron Sponsor of WCS 2026, we addressed some of today’s most pressing urban challenges through panel discussions and symposia.
Co-organised by SMU and The Straits Times, the ST Education Forum 2026 convened educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to examine AI's role in higher education.
Organised by SMU in partnership with Urban Innovation Vienna, SMU City Dialogues Vienna brought together 100+ attendees from 20+ countries to tackle one of the defining challenges of our time: urban resilience.
Extending our impact beyond borders
We collaborate with universities and governments around the world to advance knowledge, open doors for our students, and ensure our impact is felt far beyond Singapore.
Changemaking through entrepreneurship
We support entrepreneurs with everything they need to turn their bold ideas into thriving ventures, driving positive change across Asia and beyond. The results speak for themselves.
US$ 0
million raised, US$3 billion valuation
Best Accelerator/Incubator Programme for Business Innovations Generator
by 2026 Global Startup Awards
0+
start-ups incubated
Sustainable campus: collaborating
for a greener environment
Committed to creating a clean, green, and healthy environment for our community,
we treat our campus like a living lab where students, faculty, staff, and industry
partners can collaborate on developing real-world sustainability solutions.
100%
Green Mark Platinum buildings
11%
of energy generated from solar
SMU
Connexion
Singapore’s first net-Zero Energy building
100k
litres of rainwater harvested annually
50+
sustainability-related modules, requirement for all students
16
international infrastructure awards
A legacy of service
For 25 years, SMU has made community
service a cornerstone of every student's
education, partnering with numerous non-
profits and community organisations to
create meaningful opportunities to give
back. To date, students have contributed
over 4.2 million hours of service across
more than 14,500 projects in Singapore
and overseas.
Industry partnerships:
where insight meets action
These are just some of the ways SMU's industry partnerships create real-world value for our students, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Transforming Logistics with uParcel
SMU licensed its patented CUDO route optimisation technology to Singapore logistics company uParcel, resulting in a 20% improvement in delivery efficiency and 500 hours saved.
SMU-X Overseas
SMU-X Overseas pairs students with overseas industry partners to solve real-world challenges, combining experiential learning with cross-cultural collaboration.
Shaping Future Cities with Kajima
In partnership with Japanese real estate firm Kajima, we are creating opportunities for students to productively engage with the built environment sector and empowering them to shape the future of smart, liveable cities.
Empowering a Tech-Savvy Workforce with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS has partnered with SMU on a Work-Study Elective Programme with Accenture and AWS, and a SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) for mid-career professionals.
Building a New Ecosystem for Sustainable Investing in Asia
The Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC), an initiative by Imperial College London and SMU, supported by MAS, advances sustainable finance through research, education, talent development, and green investment.
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