TUMCREATE Singapore
A multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Singapore, driving innovation for a sustainable future across urban mobility, food technology, and emerging sciences.
Excellence in Singapore
TUMCREATE is a joint research platform between the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore, located at the CREATE Tower.
By bringing together renowned researchers from diverse disciplines, we tackle complex, structural challenges on a global scale. Our mission is to pioneer solutions in sustainable urban mobility, advanced food systems (Proteins4Singapore), quantum systems (QUASAR), and biomedical technology.
Our Research Programmes
Driving cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research focused on improving sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life.
Proteins4Singapore
Innovating sustainable protein production and highly engineered supply chains to dramatically enhance Singapore’s long-term food security.
QUASAR
Quantum Systems and Advanced Resonators. Pushing the boundaries of quantum sensing and material sciences for next-generation applications.
AquaCycle
Closing the loop on sustainable water resource management through advanced filtration and autonomous monitoring systems.
CellFACE
Label-free cell phenotyping using AI-driven optical imaging technologies for next-gen preventive care.
LightSPAN
Optimising light exposure for health and well-being through human-centric lighting research across the lifespan.
CityMoS
The City Mobility Simulator — high-performance, agent-based simulation supporting urban transport and electrification planning.
News from TUMCREATE
News, research results and events: everything that enthuses people at our platform.
Can Singapore Grow More Food Without Growing Its Carbon Footprint?
New research published in Nature Communications by Proteins4Singapore defines the energy limits of low-carbon indoor farming. On grocery
TUMCREATE Advances World’s First Open-Source Quantum-Safe Hardware Research
Singapore, 12 March 2026 – As quantum technologies continue to advance, the resilience and trustworthiness of digital systems
The Questions That Made Us Researchers, Leaders, Women in STEM
In honour of International Women’s Day, we sat down with three women at TUMCREATE to reflect on the
From TUMKolleg to TUMCREATE: Johann’s Internship with the LightSPAN team
When Johann Probst, a senior high school student in the TUMKolleg programme was searching for an internship, he
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