Deep Tech Venture Associate (18-month contract), IIE

Job Description

• This position is forInstitute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Leadership and Delivery
• Design and execute tailored acceleration programmes, 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 regionally and globally.
• 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 globally
• Ecosystem Engagement
• Establish partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, corporates, and VCs in key markets, including the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East
• Serve as a liaison between startups and key stakeholders to drive collaborations and growth opportunities.
• Mentors Engagement Programme
• Design, 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 programme 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 the U.S, Europe and Middle East.
• Undertake budget and financial management of the accelerator.
• Support other IIE activities from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in STEM, Business, or related disciplines (PhD and/or MBA preferred) with strong passion for deep tech and a desire to make a tangible impact.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in venture capital, startup acceleration, or innovation program management, preferably in a deep tech startup environment.
• Deep understanding of IP management, regulatory landscapes, emerging technology trends and commercialisation pathways in the U.S and Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of deep tech sectors, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge in unfamiliar areas.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent 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.
• Creative problem solver and outcome driven.

• This position is forInstitute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Leadership and Delivery
• Design and execute tailored acceleration programmes, 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 regionally and globally.
• 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 globally
• Ecosystem Engagement
• Establish partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, corporates, and VCs in key markets, including the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East
• Serve as a liaison between startups and key stakeholders to drive collaborations and growth opportunities.
• Mentors Engagement Programme
• Design, 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 programme 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 the U.S, Europe and Middle East.
• Undertake budget and financial management of the accelerator.
• Support other IIE activities from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.