Singapore and France have agreed to designate 2018 as the Year of Innovation (YOI) in a Joint Declaration on Innovation. Both countries recognise that innovation drives the transformation of our economies and societies, and that both countries have much to learn from each other’s experience.
France and Singapore have identified priority sectors in which to showcase innovation, highlight bilateral initiatives and collaboration. The priority sectors include:
Smart and Sustainable Cities;
Fintech;
Health, Aging and Biotechnologies;
Aerospace and Advanced manufacturing;
Start-ups and Emerging Technologies;
Education and Lifelong Learning
In line with the objectives, a range of events under the sectors have been identified as platforms to promote thought leadership, research and initiatives, as well as partnerships and the exchange of ideas to address the challenges and opportunities facing our world today. These events will be hosted in France and Singapore throughout 2018.
Fore more information on the schedule of YOI key events, see here.