Home to a vibrant ecosystem of manufacturers, technology providers, research and education institutions, the District is a one-stop advanced manufacturing campus with a collaborative and open platform where manufacturers can start, scale and sustain their advanced manufacturing journey. Companies in the District will have ready access to more than 33,000 STEM talents from the Nanyang Technological University, as well as workforce training programmes available within the District. Designed as a conducive industrial estate of the future, the District features abundant green links and parks, including the 5-hectare Jurong Eco-Garden. An 11km-long sky corridor connects workplaces throughout the District with transport hubs, amenities, and community spaces.

The week-long Hannover Messe featured 6,500 exhibitors and was attended by 215,000 international delegates. Industry 4.0 forerunners were excited about the collaborative ecosystem developing in the District. They resonated with the District being a key hub for advanced manufacturing solutions and a springboard for Industry 4.0 business opportunities in the region. Technology enablers favour the proximity to technology adopters and leading industry players are receptive to the idea of setting up their smart factories in the District to tap into the advanced manufacturing ecosystem and to enhance their corporate branding.