2025

C4MD at SMW25
Singapore Maritime Week 2025
25-27 March 2025

At the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2025, A*STAR showcases a range of innovative solutions developed by its research institutes. These advancements are designed to address the maritime industry's unmet needs, surpassing expectations while lowering barriers to technology adoption.

Led by the A*STAR Centre for Maritime Digitalisation (A*STAR C4MD), these technologies tackle challenges unique to the maritime sector, from advanced materials science to data analytics. Whether improving vessel efficiency, enhancing safety protocols, or optimising supply chain logistics, these solutions aim to transform maritime operations.

Beyond showcasing technological excellence, A*STAR's participation at SMW highlights its commitment to fostering collaboration and partnerships. By working closely with stakeholders, A*STAR seeks to accelerate the commercialisation of these innovations, driving transformative change and shaping the future of the maritime industry.

PS MOT-Lau Peet Meng visit at C4MD Booth
A*STAR C4MD at Singapore Maritime Week 2025

Key highlights of A*STAR IHPC at SMW

  • MoU on Strengthening Maritime Geospatial Applications
  • MoU on Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) Programme
  • [Panellist] From Sails to Solutions - Dr Su Yi
  • [Tech Stage] Presentation on systemmax: Maritime AI eXcellence Platform for Next-Gen AI Innovations & Development 

International Maritime Geospatial Forum (IMGF)
MoU on Strengthening Maritime Geospatial Applications

MoU on WAPS Programme
MoU on Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) Programme

Panel_From Sails to Solutions-Collaborative Pathways
[Panel] From Sails to Solutions: Collaborative Pathways in Wind Propulsion for Modern Shipping

Panellist - From Sails to Solutions
[Panellist] From Sails to Solutions - Dr Su Yi

[Tech Stage] Presentation on systemmax
[Tech Stage] Presentation on systemmax: Wang Ke

[Tech Stage] Presentation on systemmax
[Tech Stage] Presentation on systemmax: Kelvin Lee


PLUMEX integration

IHPC-Tidalis LOI Signing
23 Mar 2024

With the maritime industry transiting towards greener fuels, ensuring safe and efficient bunkering operations is crucial.
 
To enhance safety measures through assessing the risk of alternative fuel transportation and bunkering operation, A*STAR IHPC and Tidalis have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on integrating 

PLUMEX, developed by A*STAR IHPC, into Tidalis’s Maritime Control - Services Suite Edition (MC-SSE).
 
This marks the beginning of our valued partnership with Tidalis in this exciting journey! Together, we aim to advance innovative solutions for the maritime industry.


Forging Global Partnerships for Quantum Innovation

IHPC-AIST LOI Signing
21 March 2025

A*STAR IHPC and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to foster tripartite partnerships among AIST, A*STAR IHPC, and industries in Japan and Singapore — driving impactful quantum computing and hybrid quantum-classical computing.

Together with AIST’s Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), the team will advance algorithm and software R&D, showcasing demonstrations on ABCI-Q. 


Supercomputing Asia 2025

Supercomputing Asia 2025
11-13 March 2025

At the Supercomputing Asia (SCA) 2025, A*STAR IHPC presented our quantum technologies and applications through the various tracks. We also engaged with the attendees at the exhibition booth, under the Singapore Pavillion.

Key Highlights at SCA25:

  • NVIDIA-NQCH MoU Signing
  • Accelerated Quantum Supercomputing: CUDA-Q Tutorial Across Multiple Quantum Platforms
  • Breakout - HPC and Generative AI in Fintech and Blockchain
  • Breakout - Hybrid Quantum Classical Computing
  • Breakout - HPC-AI
  • Breakout - Empowering HPC/AI Innovations in Weather and Climate Science
NVIDIA-NQCH MoU Signing
CUDA-Q Tutorial Across MultipleQuantum Platforms
HPC and Generative AI in Fintech and Blockchain
Transforming Financial Services from Operations to Customer Experience
IHPC @ Supercomputing Asia 2025
IHPC Quantum Exhibits at SCA25