SGInnovate and CompTIA have announced a strategic partnership to bolster Singapore’s deep tech talent pipeline, focusing on AI and cybersecurity skills. This collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in these fields, as job openings surged by 44% from 2024 to 2025, whilst only 20% of applicants meet the required skills.
The partnership introduces the CyberReady+ Bootcamp, a structured programme designed to help mid-career professionals, graduates, and career switchers transition into cybersecurity roles. The bootcamp offers a three-stage pathway covering essential networking concepts, threat intelligence, and AI-integrated system security. Additionally, CompTIA is launching SecAI+, its first global certification focused on securing AI within cybersecurity operations, hosted on SGInnovate’s Deep Tech Central platform.
Juliana Lim, Executive Director of People at SGInnovate, emphasised the national priority of developing talent in AI and cybersecurity, stating, “Our collaboration with CompTIA allows us to upskill individuals through a blend of preparatory workshops and formal certifications.”
The initiatives aim to bridge the gap between training and employment, ensuring that newly skilled talent is directly connected to Singapore’s deep tech ecosystem. Peter Schalkwijk, Vice President of APAC at CompTIA, highlighted the importance of combining classroom learning, on-the-job training, and professional certifications to build a highly skilled technology workforce.
By anchoring these initiatives on the Deep Tech Central platform, SGInnovate and CompTIA streamline the transition from learning to employment, connecting individuals with opportunities in the emerging tech space. Interested participants can register for the CyberReady+ Bootcamp and SecAI+ certification on SGInnovate’s website.
