Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) has announced the formalization of collaboration agreements with ten likeminded partners, from government, industry and academia, range from artificial intelligence (AI) and space tech, to industry innovations and an expanding research ecosystem.
The partnerships will accelerate the development of next-generation public safety technologies, HTX said in a statement on last Thursday.
“As science and technology continues to transform the public safety landscape, strong and complementary partnerships are critical to addressing the challenges faced by the Home Team on multiple fronts,
“The partnerships announced at MTX 2026 reflect the diverse public safety ecosystem we are building to harness innovation, strengthen capabilities, and keep Singapore safe,” said Chan Tsan, Chief Executive of HTX.
It is noted that HTX is pushing the frontiers of public safety technologies in AI and space tech, through two agreements that have also been separately announced:
The MOU with ST Engineering focuses on developing space-based capabilities for public safety.
The Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) Master Agreement (MA) with Mistral AI will advance AI capabilities for the Home Team.
Meanwhile, five industry partnerships underscore HTX’s commitment to harness commercial innovations for public safety applications.
Firstly, the MOU with NCS supports long-term capability development, enhances operational systems, and accelerates deployment of new solutions for the Home Team.
Focusing on sovereign AI infrastructure and joint AI research, HTX is also exploring the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform to scale public safety AI development and capabilities.
The MOU with Grab also enables HTX’s advancements in autonomous robotic through access to real-world geospatial data, advanced AI models and large-scale urban datasets.
The MOU with NTT DATA will also offer HTX expertise in next-generation networking, cybersecurity, and sustainability solutions to enhance AI-powered threat detection and energy efficiency.
The MOU with UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), on the other hand, will advance collaboration in knowledge sharing and research & development efforts on battery safety.
This includes the sharing of best practices, safety standards, mitigation strategies, and investigative methodologies, with the aim of strengthening Singapore’s battery ecosystem resilience.
Meanwhile, the partnership with the Hong Kong Police Force marks a significant step in regional cooperation across cybersecurity, digital forensics, anti-scam initiatives, and training systems.
This collaboration will facilitate knowledge exchange, sharing of operational best practices, and joint research and development.
HTX is also expanding its research ecosystem through MAS with leading academic and innovation partners.
The HTX-Resaro SPI MA will provide access to cutting-edge developments in embodied AI, autonomous systems, and AI assurance frameworks.
The MA with Imperial College London will support HTX’s research in forensics, and human factors and simulation, to strengthen scientific depth in these domains.
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