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Smart Nation 2.0
Republic of Singapore · A Thriving Digital Future for All

Singapore’s refreshed national digital vision. Launched October 2024 by PM Lawrence Wong. S$37B RIE2030. National AI Strategy 2.0. 26+ AI Centres of Excellence. Asia’s smartest city, decoded.

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SMART NATION 2.0 — Trust · Growth · Community — launched 1 October 2024 by PM Lawrence Wong
RIE2030 — S$37B five-year R&D masterplan — semiconductors, AI, biomedical, sustainability
NAIS 2.0 — National AI Strategy — S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative — 26+ AI CoEs
DIGITAL ECONOMY — 17.7% of GDP — 11.2% CAGR over 5 years
IMD 2025 — #3 Digital Competitiveness — #9 Smart City (Asia #1)
AI FOR SCIENCE — S$120M interdisciplinary AI research fund led by NRF
DATA CENTRES — 1.4 GW+ operational capacity — +300 MW expansion via Green Data Centre Roadmap
SINGPASS — national digital identity — 5M+ users — 2,700+ services
SMART NATION 2.0 — Trust · Growth · Community — launched 1 October 2024 by PM Lawrence Wong
RIE2030 — S$37B five-year R&D masterplan — semiconductors, AI, biomedical, sustainability
NAIS 2.0 — National AI Strategy — S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative — 26+ AI CoEs
DIGITAL ECONOMY — 17.7% of GDP — 11.2% CAGR over 5 years
IMD 2025 — #3 Digital Competitiveness — #9 Smart City (Asia #1)
AI FOR SCIENCE — S$120M interdisciplinary AI research fund led by NRF
DATA CENTRES — 1.4 GW+ operational capacity — +300 MW expansion via Green Data Centre Roadmap
SINGPASS — national digital identity — 5M+ users — 2,700+ services
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The Vision

A Thriving Digital Future for All

Smart Nation 2.0 builds on a decade of digital foundations. Launched by PM Lawrence Wong at Punggol Digital District on 1 October 2024. Coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).

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Trust
Cybersecurity · Online Safety · Data Protection
Building confidence in digital systems through robust cybersecurity, the Digital Infrastructure Act 2025, a new Online Safety Commission to combat cyberbullying and non-consensual image sharing, and strengthened data protection. The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) leads incident response and critical infrastructure protection.
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Growth
AI · Innovation · Enterprise
Empowering individuals and businesses to harness technology. S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative for AI access. S$120M AI for Science fund led by NRF. 26+ AI Centres of Excellence across finance, logistics, healthcare. Smart Nation Educator Fellowship. GenAI Playbook for SMEs.
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Community
Inclusion · Digital Literacy · Connection
Using technology to strengthen social connections and digital inclusion. The Digital for Life movement promotes literacy across all ages. Code for Fun and AI for Fun programmes equip students with computational thinking. SG Digital Office supports seniors with digital adoption.
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Evolution

From Smart Nation 1.0 to 2.0

November 2014 · Launched
Smart Nation 1.0
PM Lee Hsien Loong launches Smart Nation initiative to transform Singapore through infocomm technology. S$2.4B budget allocated. GovTech established as implementing agency under PMO.
2017–2020 · Foundation
Strategic National Projects
Singpass digital identity system deployed (now 5M+ users, 2,700+ services). PayNow instant payments. GoBusiness portal for enterprises. IMDA drives industry digitalisation. Cashless payment adoption surges.
2019 · AI Strategy
National AI Strategy 1.0
Singapore launches first National AI Strategy targeting five national projects: logistics, border clearance, chronic disease prediction, education, and municipal services. AI Singapore and AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) scale talent pipeline.
2020–2023 · Acceleration
COVID Digital Sprint
TraceTogether and SafeEntry deployed nationwide. Government services move fully online. E-payments become the norm. Digital economy reaches 17.7% of GDP with 11.2% CAGR. Data centre capacity exceeds 1.4 GW.
October 2024 · Launched
Smart Nation 2.0
PM Lawrence Wong announces refreshed vision at Punggol Digital District. Three goals: Trust, Growth, Community. S$120M AI for Science. Digital Infrastructure Act. Online Safety Commission. Smart Nation Educator Fellowship.
2025 · Budget & Execution
NAIS 2.0 + RIE2030
Budget 2025 allocates S$150M for Enterprise Compute Initiative. S$37B RIE2030 masterplan launched (32% increase over RIE2025). 26+ AI CoEs operational. Digital Infrastructure Act introduced. Passport-less immigration at Changi Airport via facial biometrics.
2026–2030 · Horizon
Full-Scale Transformation
RIE2030 deployment across semiconductors, AI, biomedical, sustainability. Green Data Centre Roadmap: +300 MW new capacity via renewable integration. AI governance frameworks adopted internationally. Singapore positions as global AI hub and trusted digital economy.
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AI Strategy

National AI Strategy 2.0

Positioning Singapore as a global AI leader through responsible adoption, enterprise compute access, and governance frameworks. Led by MDDI and SNDGG.

Enterprise Compute Initiative
S$150M · Budget 2025
Subsidising access to cutting-edge AI tools, cloud compute, training, and engineering support from major cloud service providers. Reducing cost and complexity for SMEs adopting AI. GenAI Playbook and Navigator on CTO-as-a-Service platform.
AI for Science
S$120M · NRF-Led
Interdisciplinary AI research fund targeting biomedical, materials science, and health. Cultivating “bilingual” researchers proficient in AI and scientific domains. International collaborations to fill capability gaps and seed new expertise.
AI Verify & Project Moonshot
Governance · Testing
AI Verify testing framework assesses AI systems against 11 governance principles (now updated for generative AI). Project Moonshot is one of the world’s first open-source LLM evaluation toolkits combining benchmarking and red-teaming.
AI Centres of Excellence
26+ Established in 2024
Cross-sector innovation hubs across finance, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. Firms already seeing productivity gains through AI pilots. Connected to AI Singapore’s AIAP talent pipeline and international partnerships.
Key Metrics

The Scorecard

MetricValueSource
RIE2030 InvestmentS$37B2026–2030 R&D Masterplan
Digital Economy (% GDP)17.7%2023, 11.2% CAGR
IMD Digital Competitiveness#32025 (Behind CH, US)
IMD Smart City Index#92025 (Asia #1)
UN e-Government#32024 Survey
Enterprise Compute InitiativeS$150MBudget 2025
AI for Science FundS$120MNRF-Led
AI Centres of Excellence26+Established 2024
Data Centre Capacity1.4 GW+Operational
DC Expansion Planned+300 MWGreen DC Roadmap
Internet Connectivity99%Household Coverage
Singpass Users5M+Active
Daily Transit Journeys7.5MPublic Transport
Semiconductor Output10%Global Share
Semicon Equipment Output20%Global Share
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Directory

The Ecosystem

Government Agencies
Smart Nation Office MDDI GovTech IMDA CSA EDB NRF PMO
AI & Research
AI Singapore A*STAR NTU NUS SUTD CREATE
Digital Infrastructure
Singtel StarHub M1 Equinix Digital Realty Keppel DC REIT
Citizen Platforms
Singpass LifeSG GoBusiness ScamShield Digital for Life
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Semiconductors
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

What is Smart Nation 2.0?

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Smart Nation 2.0 is Singapore’s refreshed national digital transformation vision, announced on 1 October 2024 by PM Lawrence Wong. Building on Smart Nation 1.0 (launched 2014 by PM Lee Hsien Loong), it focuses on three goals — Trust, Growth, and Community — to guide how technology improves citizens’ lives. Key investments include S$37B in RIE2030, S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative, S$120M AI for Science, and a new Digital Infrastructure Act.

What are the three pillars of Smart Nation 2.0?

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Trust: Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure Act, Online Safety Commission, data protection. Growth: S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative, 26+ AI Centres of Excellence, National AI Strategy 2.0, SME digitalisation. Community: Digital for Life movement, Code for Fun, AI for Fun, SG Digital Office for seniors, digital literacy programmes.

How much is Singapore investing?

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S$37 billion under RIE2030 (2026–2030 R&D masterplan, 32% increase over RIE2025). S$150M for Enterprise Compute Initiative. S$120M for AI for Science. The digital economy contributes 17.7% of GDP (2023), growing at 11.2% CAGR. Singapore produces 10% of global chips and 20% of semiconductor equipment.

What is the National AI Strategy 2.0?

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NAIS 2.0 positions Singapore as a global AI leader. 26+ AI Centres of Excellence. S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative for cloud and AI access. AI Verify testing framework for responsible AI (11 governance principles, now updated for GenAI). Project Moonshot for LLM evaluation. Smart Nation Educator Fellowship. AI for Fun student modules. International AI governance partnerships.

How does Singapore rank globally?

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#3 in IMD World Digital Competitiveness 2025 (behind Switzerland and US). #9 in IMD Smart City Index 2025 (Asia’s #1). #3 in UN e-Government Survey 2024. Top 10 in WIPO Global Innovation Index. 99% household internet connectivity. 1.4 GW+ data centre capacity.
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