(a) | to initiate, promote, stimulate, encourage, facilitate and assist in the development of an environment in Singapore that is conducive —(i) | to scientific and technological activities in areas defined by the Board; | (ii) | to scientific and technological innovation; and | (iii) | to the commercial application of scientific knowledge and technology; |
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(b) | to stimulate, encourage or facilitate scientific and technological research and development or innovation, and the commercial application of any new or improved knowledge or technology resulting from such research and development or innovation, or any other scientific and technological research and development or innovation; |
(c) | to enhance or improve the technical capability of industry, educational institutions and the research community in Singapore in scientific and technological research and development in areas defined by the Board; |
(d) | to co-ordinate scientific and technological research and development and innovation by the Government, industry, educational institutions and the research community, and to facilitate co-operation, communication and exchange of ideas and knowledge between them; |
(e) | to initiate and develop programmes or activities for the purpose of stimulating desirable scientific or technological advances, scientific and technological innovation and commercial application of scientific knowledge and technology in Singapore; |
(f) | to determine or advise on the adequacy of scientific and technological activities and innovative activities in Singapore; |
(g) | to attract to Singapore from overseas individuals or corporations who undertake scientific and technological research, or who invest or are involved in the commercial application of scientific knowledge and technology; |
(h) | to advise the Government on the manpower requirements for scientific and technological activities, innovative activities and for the commercial application of scientific knowledge and technology in Singapore, and to engage in programmes (not limited to education or training) for developing such manpower in Singapore; |
(i) | to alert the private and public sectors of Singapore to any new business opportunities that arise from the commercial application of scientific knowledge or technology; |
(j) | to initiate or develop facilities or programmes for the purpose of assisting or increasing the ability of new or growing enterprises in Singapore, particularly small to medium size enterprises, to access or commercially apply scientific knowledge and technology in areas defined by the Board, and to manage innovation therein; |
(k) | to provide advice and guidance to the Government in the formulation of its policies and laws on any aspect of science and technology or scientific and technological innovation, and on any matter relating to or affecting the commercial application of scientific knowledge and technology; |
(l) | to foster or develop linkages between individuals, industries and enterprises in Singapore based on or involved in scientific and technological research and development or commercial application of scientific knowledge or technology and either investors (whether within or outside Singapore), similar individuals, industries and enterprises outside Singapore or other national or international authorities connected with science and technology or scientific and technological innovation; |
(m) | to promote public awareness and understanding of the importance of developments and innovation in science and technology and the commercial application of scientific knowledge and technology; and |
(n) | to represent Singapore internationally in respect of matters relating to science and technology. |