Office of Entrepreneurship Development - Deputy Manager/Manager

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

You will support the institution's efforts to strengthen a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem. The role focuses on developing partnerships, curating overseas learning experiences, and enabling learner entrepreneurs and startups to access regional markets, networks and resources.

. Drive and expand regional and international innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) initiatives, including overseas learning experiences for learner entrepreneurs.

. Develop and manage strategic partnerships with international I&E ecosystem players to facilitate regional market access opportunities for RP startups, and seed global startups.

. Facilitate regional market access opportunities for startups, including pilots and collaborations.

. Develop and manage partnerships with trade media and global ecosystem platforms to garner greater support and awareness.

. Coordinate and curate overseas learning experiences with academic schools, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

. Engage and nurture ecosystem partners to support mentoring, validation and capability building for learner entrepreneurs and startups.

. Review and manage startup funding and resources, mentor and provide guidance to startups on business development and investment readiness.

. Contribute inputs to institutional communications by identifying I&E success stories and highlights.

. Support other department-led I&E programmes and events.

[What we are looking for]

. Relevant qualifications in business, entrepreneurship, innovation or a related field.
. At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in startup ecosystems, partnerships or programme management.
. Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, programme implementation and communication skills.
. Experience working with startups or applied learning initiatives is an advantage.