The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has officially opened its Punggol Campus, a significant step in promoting applied learning and skills-based hiring in Singapore. Officiated by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the campus is situated within JTC’s Punggol Digital District (PDD), designed to be a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and the community.
The Punggol Campus is set to become a precinct-scale test-bed, allowing companies to develop and scale solutions in areas such as smart city infrastructure, robotics, and sustainability. Jacqueline Poh, CEO of JTC, highlighted the unique integration of a business park and university, stating, “Companies in PDD get direct access to young talent, whilst students can test what they learn in the real world.”
SIT’s new Innovation-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform will support this initiative by providing resources and infrastructure for companies, particularly SMEs and start-ups, to innovate and bring solutions to market. The platform aims to overcome challenges like limited resources and expertise, accelerating the delivery of market-ready solutions.
In addition, SIT has forged global partnerships with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and SLAMTEC to enhance applied research and talent development. These collaborations will offer SIT students opportunities for international exposure and participation in real-world projects.
SIT is also partnering with SkillsFuture Singapore to advance skills assessment and validation, supporting skills-based hiring and workforce development. From October 2025, SIT will introduce online skills assessments for AI-related skills and other competencies, ensuring that both employers and employees can effectively identify and develop necessary skills.
The Punggol Campus represents a forward-looking approach to education and industry collaboration, positioning Singapore as a leader in innovation and skills-based workforce development.
