Thales Enhances Collaboration With Singapore Agencies to Accelerate AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Startup Development

From left to right: Joseph Tay, Vice President at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President & Member of the Executive Committee (EDB), Nicolas Bouverot, Thales Vice President for Asia, Guy Bonassi, Senior Vice-President, Asia, Eurasia and Latin America for Thales, Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade & Industry, and the Ministry of National Development, Emily Tan, CEO and Country Director of Thales Singapore, Emily Liew, Assistant Managing Director of Innovation at Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), and Bernice Tay, Director of Global Innovation Network at EnterpriseSG

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore to strengthen its engagement with the country’s startup ecosystem and accelerate innovation in deep-tech sectors. Through its Trust My Tech programme and collaboration with the Corporate Venture Launchpad, Thales will support startups in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies by providing mentorship, technical expertise, and access to global networks. The partnership also includes collaboration under Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance, enabling startups to develop proof-of-concepts, gain international exposure, and scale their solutions globally. With over 50 years of presence in Singapore, Thales continues to expand its role as a key contributor to the country’s innovation landscape, helping startups grow while reinforcing Singapore’s position as a leading global technology hub.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 4-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales has formalized two new Memorandums of Understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and strengthening ties with local startups operating in advanced technology sectors.

The agreements are designed to deepen collaboration between Thales and Singapore-based startups across key domains such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, aerospace, space, and digital identity. Through these partnerships, startups will gain access to Thales’ global ecosystem, enabling mutual exchange of expertise and accelerating the development of innovative solutions.

Central to this initiative is Thales’ Trust My Tech (TMT) programme, a global startup acceleration platform that supports emerging companies in scaling their technologies and expanding internationally. As part of its collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board, TMT will be integrated into the Corporate Venture Launchpad, an initiative that connects corporates with startups to co-develop solutions and drive commercial success. This partnership will also involve Plug and Play Tech Centre, which will work alongside Thales and EDB to support startups participating in the one-year programme.

The programme will focus on a wide spectrum of deep-tech areas, including AI, cybersecurity, communications, fintech, sustainability, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing. Through mentorship, technical expertise, and collaboration opportunities, participating startups will be able to develop proof-of-concepts tailored to real-world challenges, enhancing their readiness for market deployment.

In parallel, Thales has established a collaboration with Enterprise Singapore under the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA), a network designed to help startups access international markets and innovation ecosystems. The agreement enables selected startups to work directly with Thales’ global business units to develop and validate solutions aligned with industry needs, while also benefiting from overseas exposure through learning expeditions and access to specialized facilities and expertise.

This collaboration aligns with Enterprise Singapore’s expanded GIA2030 initiative, which includes the “Grow” pathway aimed at supporting startups in scaling internationally, improving market penetration, and advancing technological maturity. By connecting startups to global opportunities, the partnership is expected to accelerate their growth and strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for innovation.

Thales has maintained a presence in Singapore for more than five decades, evolving from its initial aerospace activities in 1973 into a major deep-tech player across sectors such as defence, cybersecurity, digital identity, and aeronautics. The company continues to invest in research and innovation, including the launch of its AI accelerator cortAIx in 2025, further expanding its technological capabilities in the region.

With these new agreements, Thales is reinforcing its role in fostering collaboration between established industry players and emerging startups, supporting the development of advanced technologies while contributing to Singapore’s broader ambitions in digital transformation and global competitiveness.

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About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

About Thales in Singapore

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the growth of aerospace activities in Asia. Since then, it has grown to be a leading deep-tech company operating in the Aeronautics (including avionics and air traffic management), Defence, Public Security, Cybersecurity & Digital Identity sectors. Thales in Singapore runs global industrial operations for avionics and digital identity solutions and has a strong commitment to Research, Technology and Innovation, with Centres of Excellence for avionics, defence, inflight entertainment, naval drones, public security, radars and space. With over 2000 employees across four locations, Thales is actively supporting Singapore in driving its digital transformation and Smart Nation ambitions.

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