The initiative, led by SGTech as part of its appointment as Skills Development Partner (SDP) by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), in collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design, aims to benefit up to 300 enterprises and 1,500 professionals by June 2026.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries and becoming an essential driver of business competitiveness. In his recent National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Wong urged enterprises to embrace AI skills to future-proof their businesses. This was also echoed by Minister for Communications and Information, Mrs Josephine Teo, who highlighted the importance of AI fluency nationwide.

As the leading trade association for the technology sector, SGTech has taken the lead to launch the AI Impact Series (AIS) – a demand-led initiative designed to help enterprises define practical business use cases for AI adoption and relevant skills to support their workforce in adopting AI. Delivered by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and supported by SSG and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the programme has already seen participation from more than 90 enterprises since its introduction in July 2025. Through this initiative, SGTech aims to benefit up to 300 enterprises and 1,500 professionals by June 2026, under the guidance of the industry-led AI Skills and Training Committee (AI-STC), which drives AI skills adoption in Singapore.

Leading the adoption of AI business application skills for Singapore businesses
SGTech, in its role as an appointed Skills Development Partner (SDP) by SSG, has identified AI as one of the most critical technology trends that will disrupt and transform businesses. To ensure Singapore’s enterprises remain competitive, SGTech established the AI Skills and Training Committee (AI-STC), a 26-member committee comprising government, industry and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), to work closely with industry stakeholders to drive and accelerate AI skills adoption.

Mr Nicholas Lee, Chair, SGTech and Co-Chair, AI-STC:

“It is critical for SGTech to play the leading role as the trade association in closest proximity of tech trends to pave the way for Singapore enterprises in tech advancements through development of workforce capabilities. Through our AI Skills and Training Advisory Clinics launched last year, more than 60 enterprises have shared their challenges in AI adoption. We hear the common challenge of defining business use cases for AI adoption. With the AI Impact Series, we are bringing the potential of AI applications to companies from defining business use cases as the starting point to inspire further business innovations and enhanced productivity. With the AI-STC, our vision is to benefit 300 enterprises and 1,500 professionals in building the next wave of AI-enabled business capabilities.”

Launch of the AI Impact Series
Drawing insights from the AI Skills and Training Advisory Clinics, SGTech curated the AI Impact Series (AIS) – the first demand-led course curation from aggregating employers’ needs. This programme addresses a key employer challenge on identifying relevant business use cases for AI adoption and AI skills to equip their workers in.

The AIS, designed in collaboration with SUTD, is delivered in two phases of one day each. Since its roll-out in July 2025, seven runs of the programme have been completed, benefitting more than 90 enterprises from a range of industries including Infocomm and Technology, Financial Services and Manufacturing. More than 160 professionals ranging from business owners, C-suites, mid-level managers and specialists across multiple business functions have been trained.

Mr John Leong, Director, SUTD Academy and Member of AI-STC:

“Through our collaboration with SGTech on the AI Impact Series, SUTD is bringing the power of Design AI to enterprises, turning emerging AI technologies into practical business applications. As the world’s first Design AI university, we leverage our expertise in design thinking and AI to help companies identify meaningful use cases, develop actionable solutions, and build workforce capabilities. This initiative reflects our commitment to bridging innovation with industry needs, equipping businesses with the knowledge, creativity, and confidence to adopt AI effectively and unlock its full potential for growth and transformation.”

Mr Adrian Ong, Director, Jobs and Skills Division, Human Capital Cluster, IMDA, and Member of AI-STC:

“Since 2016, under the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) initiative and with the strong support of SSG, we have upskilled over 340,000 professionals in technology skills. As the AI landscape evolves rapidly, it is crucial that we work closely with industry partners, through SGTech, to accelerate AI upskilling. SGTech has been instrumental in updating our Skills Framework for ICT with AI competencies in 2019, and more recently, in March 2025, to incorporate Generative AI. IMDA is pleased to support the AI Impact Series curated by SGTech and SUTD, as part of the Skills Development Partner initiative. This initiative will help enterprises build the business acumen needed to make better informed decisions about AI adoption and drive meaningful business transformation.”

Ms Xu Wenshan, Director, Enterprise Engagement Division, SSG and Member of AI-STC: “SGTech has demonstrated how a Skills Development Partner can identify and aggregate employer needs based on emerging tech trends and translate them into industry-relevant courses. Through its collaboration with SUTD, the AI Impact Series will enable enterprises to develop their workforce in tandem with their business transformation efforts in an evolving AI landscape. We look forward to more of such efforts by our Skills Development Partners in shaping workforce capabilities, and to continue helping our enterprises identify critical and emerging skills.”

Driving adoption through ecosystem partnerships

To widen the reach of AIS, SGTech has collaborated with ecosystem partners such as Grab and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). These partnerships enable more companies to access the programme and collectively close skills gaps in AI adoption.

Mr Alan Ong, Head of Training Strategy & Partnerships, Grab:

“GrabAcademy is committed to empowering all our partners with the skills and training needed to be more resilient and future-ready. Through our role as a SkillsFuture Queen Bee and in partnership with SGTech on AI Impact Series, we aim to equip SME partners with practical AI capabilities that can drive productivity while making AI more accessible to all.”

Mr Lee Yee Fung, Chief Smart Technologies Officer, Singapore Business Federation, and Member of AI-STC:

“As the AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly, companies’ ability to sense make their technology needs relevant to their stage of business growth is further heightened. The AI Impact Series is a timely intervention that enhances companies’ ability to assess their AI needs and in turn give them more confidence to move forward with AI deployment.”

Positive industry reception by more than 90 enterprises since July 2025

The AIS has been well received since its launch, with participants highlighting its impact in helping businesses think strategically about AI adoption.

Mr Sanjey Chandran, Board Member, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Director, CSD Ventures:

“The AI Impact series stands out by translating AI into practical tools SMEs can apply immediately. The most valuable takeaway has been building workforce confidence to embrace transformation. To fellow SMEs, I would stress that investing in AI training is no longer optional – it is critical to future-proof your business.”

Ms Ng Mi Li, Director, Rockbell International Software Pte Ltd:

“The AI Impact Series provided practical insights for leaders without technical backgrounds to apply AI immediately at work. The biggest shift for me is realising AI replaces tasks, not jobs. This inspired me to enrol my team right away, ensuring we build the right mindset and stay future-ready.”

Mr Tan Chin Tai, Financial Controller, Mayer Marketing Pte Ltd:

“The AI Impact Series has given Mayer valuable insights into unlocking productivity and innovation, even with small steps. Our key takeaway is gaining an initial understanding of how AI can be integrated into our workflows to boost efficiency. We believe AI is no longer optional, it is essential for staying competitive and future-ready in business.”

Enrolment into the AIS is on-going and seats are filling fast for the rest of the year. In anticipation of the surge in demand, SGTech projects at least 30 course runs in 2026. For more information about the AI Impact Series, please visit https://www.sgtech.org.sg/pageManagement/aiimpactseries or contact SGTech at skills@sgtech.org.sg