Engagement That Connects
From Asia To The World
We bring together partners from academia, industry, government and
civil society to exchange ideas and create solutions for a better world.
As a nexus for ideas and a gateway between Asia and the world,
we transform insight into impact through collaboration.
Strategic Partnerships
Fostering Meaningful Collaborations
SMU's partnerships support education and research, expand learning opportunities, facilitate collaboration
to address societal challenges, and enable knowledge transfer to benefit society, drive innovations, and
create real world impact.
Highlights of LKYGBPC 2023
The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition is a biennial university startup challenge in Singapore, organised by SMU’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. It honours Singapore’s founding PM, celebrating innovation, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit.
City Dialogues Vienna
At City Dialogues Vienna, SMU brought together 100+ global changemakers from 30+ organisations across 20+ countries to explore urban resilience. Co-hosted with UIV and World Cities Summit, discussions shaped a White Paper with actionable city solutions.
ST Forum Video Highlights
The 10th Straits Times Education Forum, themed “Southeast Asia and Our Shared Future,” partnered with SMU to explore opportunities for new talent. DPM Heng Swee Keat and a distinguished panel discussed equipping professionals for the region’s evolving economy.
A Network of Global Connections
Expanding Beyond Borders
SMU works closely with universities and governments worldwide to cultivate an exchange of ideas, and
create programmes to nurture future talent and shape change.
Overseas Centre Jakarta
SMU x University of Toronto
SMU x Chulalongkorn University
Singapore Green Finance Centre: An initiative by Imperial College x
Singapore Management University (Supported by MAS)
Changemaking through Entrepreneurship
- US$555 Million raised, US$3 Billion valuation
- IIE awarded Best Accelerator
(ASEAN Awards 2024)
- 500+ start-ups incubated
Changemaking through Entrepreneurship
- US$555 Million raised, US$3 Billion valuation
- IIE awarded Best Accelerator (ASEAN Awards 2024)
- 500+ start-ups incubated
A Sustainable Campus
- 100% Green Mark Platinum buildings
- Generating 11% of its energy from solar energy
- Singapore’s first net-Zero Energy building - SMU Connexion
- Harvests 100,000 litres of rainwater annually
- More than 50 sustainability-related modules, requirement for all students
- 16 international infrastructure awards
A Legacy of Service
A Sustainable Campus
- 100% Green Mark Platinum buildings
- Generating 11% of its energy from solar energy
- Singapore’s first net-Zero Energy building - SMU Connexion
- Harvests 100,000 litres of rainwater annually
- More than 50 sustainability-related modules, requirement for all students
- 16 international infrastructure awards
A Legacy of Service
Connecting Changemakers: Gamechanging Partners
Industry Drivers and Leading Voices
See how SMU collaborates with industry leaders with a passion for innovation and impact to deliver knowledge, skills and solutions that
benefit communities and the wider economy.
AI in Logistics
In partnership with uParcel
SMU-X Overseas Partners
SMU's overseas industry project-based experiential learning programme, SMU-X Overseas, was designed to nurture global citizens. By creating an international tapestry of learning, collaborating with partners across the globe, students are able to weave together theory and practice across various cultures and industries.
Shaping Future Cities with Kajima
Partnerships with companies such as Kajima, allows SMU to offer students hands-on opportunities while
making real-world impact in advancing sustainable urban solutions. By bridging academic research with real-world
applications, we continue to foster talent and drive industry progress in Singapore and beyond.
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