Workato launches AI Lab in Singapore

As Workato’s first AI lab outside of the US, it to advance Singapore’s leadership in building an AI-enabled workforce for the future.

Workato has launched the Workato AI Lab in Singapore. A leader in agentic orchestration, Workato’s AI Lab will focus on translational AI research, enabling the development of deployable solutions that address real-world business challenges. It will serve as a hub for collaboration between Workato, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and industry partners.

A strategic initiative supported by the Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), the AI Lab underscores Workato’s commitment to accelerating AI adoption for businesses both locally and across the region.

According to Ee Shan Sim, Head of Workato’s AI Lab Singapore, the launch of the AI Lab marks a significant step in Workato’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI innovation through close collaboration with industry, public sector partners, and academia.

“By working together with postgraduate students, researchers, and business leaders, we are co-developing practical AI solutions that address real-world challenges and help shape the workforce of the future. This initiative is about creating meaningful connections between research and enterprise, ensuring that Singapore remains at the forefront of applied AI and talent development, said Sim.

Philbert Gomez, Senior Vice President, Head and Executive Director, Digital Industry Singapore commented that the initiative will foster greater collaboration between Singapore’s institutes of higher learning and industry partners, accelerating the translation of AI research into innovative applications.

“The co-development of automation and agentic AI solutions across multiple industry sectors will reinforce Singapore’s position as a global leader in AI, and create exciting opportunities for our local workforce,” said Gomez.

Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information; Minister-in-Charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group, who was at the launching ceremony stated that Singapore currently has over 60 AI innovation labs.

With more AI labs by other tech vendors and their partners expected to be launched in the future, Teo believes the continued support from the government will only drive the adoption and development of AI among businesses in Singapore, whereby these AI labs will enable better preparedness and collaboration opportunities.

AI Singapore to empower next generation of AI leaders

Workato’s AI Lab is designed to create 65 high-value skilled jobs, foster breakthrough innovation, and deepen public-private partnerships within the Singapore AI ecosystem. This includes enabling AI research and practical solution deployment, through a collaboration with the IHLs, as well as providing thousands of students and educators with direct access to advanced AI automation tools and opportunities to participate in real-world industry projects. This initiative directly addresses the skills gap, equipping the workforce to meet evolving global hiring demands and ensuring Singapore remains at the forefront of digital transformation.

“The launch of our AI Lab in Singapore marks a pivotal step toward realizing our vision of an AI-powered enterprise future. As we advance autonomous agents and multi-agent orchestration, we’re not just building new technology—we’re deepening the connection between people, processes, and technology. Singapore’s vibrant innovation ecosystem and rich talent base make it the ideal hub to accelerate applied AI,” commented Vijay Tella, CEO and Co-founder, Workato.

“Through this Lab, we’re uniting industry, academia, government and community to shape the next generation of intelligent, connected enterprises,” added Tella.

The launch of the AI Lab builds on Workato’s broader initiative—the AI Institute Alliance—which was unveiled during the World of Workato (WOW) 2025 conference in September. The alliance includes partnerships with leading education institutions such as Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore.

Workato has already equipped over 3,000 students and educators with automation and integration skills through this alliance. The AI Lab will deepen this impact by offering hands-on experience in building AI agents, digital twins, and generative AI applications for business transformation.