Venture Specialist, LKYGBPC Accelerator, IIE - Singapore - confidential

Description

Named after Singapore's founding prime minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the LKYGBPC is a global competition that identifies promising young scientific entrepreneurs from universities to solve the world's biggest problems. The newly launched LKYGBPC Accelerator will further support this mission by anchoring high-potential startups in Singapore.

This position is for Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).

• Program Delivery
• Execute tailored acceleration programs, including workshops, mentorship sessions, and investor pitch events.
• Provide hands-on guidance to startups on technical validation, market fit, and fundraising strategies.
• Startup Scouting and Ecosystem Insights
• Work with the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), to actively source and recruit promising startups from Asia.
• Oversee the selection process of startups, ensuring a diverse and high-potential cohort.
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies, funding trends, and ecosystem developments in Asia.
• Ecosystem Engagement
• Establish partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, corporates, and VCs in key Asian markets.
• Serve as a liaison between startups and key stakeholders to drive collaborations and growth opportunities.
• Mentors Engagement Programme
• Nurture and sustain an effective deep-tech mentor engagement programme, ensuring a continuous pool of pro-bono industry expertise, creating impact for startup growth and success.
• Operational Support and Monitoring
• Manage program logistics, evaluate startups for admission, and track progress against KPIs.
• Use data-driven approaches to continuously refine program offerings and enhance outcomes.
• Oversee the development of marketing strategies to elevate the accelerator's profile and awareness within the global eco-system, including Asia .
• Undertake budget and financial management of the accelerator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in STEM, business, or related disciplines (PhD and/or MBA preferred) with extremely strong passion for deep tech and a desire to make a tangible impact.
• 3-7 years of experience in a related field (investment analysis, incubation, etc.). Candidates without experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong understanding of IP management, regulatory landscapes, emerging technology trends and commercialisation pathways in Asia. Experience in venture building or a deep tech startup environment is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of deep tech sectors, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge in unfamiliar areas.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong desire to be successful.
• Comfortable with minimal amount of direction, thrive in high pressure and high expectation situations.
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability and act with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
• Humble, authentic, value hard work, creative problem solver and outcome driven.
• Designation and salary will commensurate with experience.