Nanofilm Technologies International has entered into a research and collaboration agreement with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to establish a corporate laboratory (NTI-NTU Corp Lab) in an official launch event held earlier today at NTU.
The Corp Lab will serve as a critical hub for advancing deep tech research and development under various programmes, aligning with Nanofilm’s mission to pioneer cutting edge technologies, and has a term of five years during which Nanofilm and NTU will co-contribute the funding (comprising cash and in-kind contributions) required for the operations and research projects of the Corp Lab. Nanofilm’s combined cash and in-kind contribution will be a total S$30.5 million over a period of five years.
Combining Nanofilm’s industrial expertise and NTU’s innovative research, the Corp Lab will serve as a regional technological and innovation hub for advanced coating technologies and capabilities development. The Corp Lab’s target is to develop technological breakthroughs on advanced coatings and nanofabrication technologies, by fostering interdisciplinary interactions among local universities, institutes and industry.
The Corp Lab will work on 10 industry-focused projects over 5 years from 2023 to 2028, with research focused on 4 major programs:
- Advanced Materials
- Coating Equipment
- Hydrogen Energy
- Nanofabrication
Nanofilm believes that the Corp Lab will support the Company’s R&D efforts and provide a platform for showcasing technological innovations to collaborators and business partners, fostering strategic relationships and generating potential economic returns. This partnership can also lead to the rapid translation of research findings into market-ready solutions, driving innovation and economic growth.
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About NTI-NTU Corp Lab
The NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory (Corp Lab), which commenced on 1 November 2023, is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Corp Lab aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges. The Corp Lab aims to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology.
About Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (MZH / NANO.SI)
Listed on the Mainboard of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) on 30 October 2020, Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”) is a leading provider of nanotechnology solutions in Asia, leveraging its proprietary technologies, core competencies in R&D, engineering and production, to provide technology-based solutions across a wide range of industries. Nanofilm’s solutions serve as key catalysts in enabling its customers to achieve high value-add advancements in their end-products in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Nanofilm is a constituent of the FTSE ST All-Share Index, FTSE ST China Index, FTSE ST Large & Mid Cap Index, FTSE ST Mid Cap Index, MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index, MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index, and the MSCI World Small Cap Index.
