BRUNEI: Brunei has chosen to adopt Singapore's model for its first national start-up centre in infocomm technology.

The iCentre is a partnership between National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Brunei Economic Development Board.

The four-storey building will house 16 start-ups and five virtual companies, with ready office space, meeting rooms and an auditorium.

Launched on Wednesday by Brunei's Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, iCentre will be managed by NUS's business unit, KR Consulting, while Brunei will provide the funding and staff for the centre.

Global investors and businessmen are expected to conduct workshops for entrepreneurs at this centre.


- CNA/so