Welcome to the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle Singapore!

The Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle (S&TDC) Singapore was established in 2017 as an association of members from the diplomatic missions and international organizations in Singapore. The S&TDC offers a platform to engage in activities, with leaders and officials representing government, academia, and private sector entities in Singapore. Most members have dealing with Science & Technology and - in a broader sense - with Education and Innovation. We focus on visits and encounters to explore the political, academic and private sector in Singapore, which shapes the innovation ecosystem. Our mission is to discover new bonds with Singapore and connect back to our countries!

Opportunities for networking and exchange of information include: S&T policy briefings, visits to research Institutions, universities and R&D intensive companies, special events and a year-end event.

The S&TDC Singapore is co-chaired in 2025 by :

Ms. Hanbin Zheng
Head, Science and Innovation
British High Commission

Mr. Aihara Yuko
First Secretary (Public Diplomacy / Education / Science & Technology)
Japan Science and Technology Agency

Bjørn Simonsen
Science and Technology Counsellor
Royal Norwegian Embassy

Mr. Joël Henri Brunner
Science Counsellor
Embassy of Switzerland

Mr. Allen Irvin
Economic Officer
Embassy of the United States