RIE2030’s hidden flaw: The one capability Singapore’s startups are missing

In December 2025, Singapore announced its biggest research and innovation commitment ever. RIE2030 set aside SG$37 billion (US$29.2 billion) over five years. That’s a 32 per cent jump from RIE2025, and roughly one per cent of GDP. I think this is bold. We need scientists. We need PhDs. We need the…