National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF)

The National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF), set up on 1 January 2006, is a department within Singapore's Prime Minister's Office. The NRF helps set the national direction for research and development (R&D) by developing policies, plans and strategies for research, innovation and enterprise. It funds strategic initiatives and builds up R&D capabilities by nurturing scientific talent. The NRF aims to transform Singapore into a vibrant R&D hub that contributes a knowledge-intensive, innovative and entrepreneurial economy, and make Singapore a magnet for excellence in science and innovation.