SMU conducts multidisciplinary research and talent development opportunities in the area of Sustainability, Climate and Green Finance to support and transform businesses in Singapore and the Asian region through the Singapore Green Finance Centre.

We develop the next generation of entrepreneurs through immersive educational programmes, mentorship, and incubation. Our faculty carry out entrepreneurship-related research and investigate novel problems in entrepreneurship activities to benefit the entire ecosystem.

Young adults to learn about taking control of their finances and plan a roadmap to financial success through our various financial literacy programmes. Myriad related financial literacy programmes and research are also being conducted amongst our faculty and outreach centres. 

Smart technologies have received accelerated uptake in urban development on a global scale, and have come to characterise smart cities. SMU conducts research and education to address these issues and pave the way to a more sustainable future of smart city development.

An aging population coupled with the rise of chronic disease burden and escalating healthcare costs necessitate new ways of delivering healthcare that would meet the service demands of healthcare users that are cost effective and sustainable in the long run.  Research and continuing education in this space helps meet the needs of the community in the new digital age. 

SMU believes in helping women to empower themselves, by taking control of their lives through knowledge. Education, research and outreach activities are covered to drive this cause.