Who We Are
What is GovTech?
![The team at GovTech working hard to create technology for the public good](/images/About Us/Who_we_are_banner_1690x800.jpg)
GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector.
Our vision:
Empowering our nation with possibilities through infocomm technology and related engineering technology.
Our mission:
Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better.
What does GovTech do?
Tech for Public Good
We build digital products and services that improve the lives of Singaporeans. Some examples include SafeEntry, GatherSG and the GoWhere suite.
Smart Nation Initiative
We serve with heart and play a key role in Singapore's smart nation initiative, as the implementing arm of PMO's Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) — collectively known as the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG).
Build Smart Cities
We harness the latest smart city technologies to create better living experiences for citizens and higher productivity for the economy. They include the Open Digital Platform for smart district management and assistive technologies such as the eCanvas for persons with disabilities.
Sustainability and Digital Transformation
We drive innovation and digitalisation in the public sector to support Singapore’s sustainability goals, like achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Talent Attraction
We are a tech powerhouse that supports the growth of tech and non-tech talent, equipping them with the skills to support the nation's digital transformation.
Our identity
![GovTech logo](/images/About Us/logo_govtech_hort.gif)
Our logo is made from 5 primary symbols. Dynamic and agile, they reflect starlings as they shift synchronously to adapt and respond to the evolving environment.
This mirrors our agency's positioning, which is to empower the nation with possibilities, realised through the innovation of technology and engineering.
Our values
We aim to be agile, bold and collaborative in everything that we do.
Our communities
There’s a place for every change maker. Whether you’re skilled in tech or not, learn more about our communities below as you look for the right fit.
![Tech Kaki tech community Singapore logo](/images/Get Involved/Tech_Kaki_600x300.png)
![GovTech STACK community tech conference](/images/Get Involved/Stack_community_new__600x300.png)
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![Connect with GovTech on social media platforms](/images/About Us/Social_media_600x300.jpg)