SINGAPORE/SEOUL, October 13, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group), in partnership with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), has launched the Corporate Lab at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).
Located within the Group’s first smart factory and Software-Defined Factory (SDF) testbed, the Corporate Lab will serve as a hub for groundbreaking research and, development (R&D) and proof-of-concept activities in advanced manufacturing technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and smart manufacturing. By bridging research with real-world applications, the Lab advances the Group’s SDF vision while reinforcing Singapore’s position as a global innovation hub.
“Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its transition towards SDF to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving global mobility landscape,” said Juncheul Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of Manufacturing Solutions Division at Hyundai Motor Group. “The Corporate Lab marks an important milestone in bringing this vision to life. The next-generation manufacturing technologies developed here will be applied to our global operations, further strengthening the Group’s future competitiveness.”
Hyun Sung Park, CEO of HMGICS, added, “The Corporate Lab is a key research hub that embodies the Group’s vision for the transition to SDF. Together with talented individuals in Singapore, we are advancing technologies such as AI, robotics and 3D printing, while fostering talent development and creating high-value jobs. These efforts not only strengthen Singapore’s manufacturing R&D ecosystem but also lay the foundation for leading global advances in manufacturing innovation.”
NTU ranked 12th in ‘QS World University Rankings 2026: Top Global Universities,’ which evaluates more than 1,500 institutions worldwide, and possesses diverse strengths including distinguished researchers from around the world and cutting-edge fundamental technologies.
A*STAR is Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency. It plays a key role in bridging the gap between industry and academia while nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry.
This tripartite collaboration, the first mobility manufacturing innovation lab at HMGICS, combines the Group’s automotive expertise with NTU’s research and A*STAR’s deep-tech capabilities. HMGICS will facilitate smart factory projects, while NTU and A*STAR will conduct R&D to translate ideas into industrial solutions.