Associate Regional Development Partner (Ecosystem)

TECHX VENTURES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechX Ventures in Singapore seeks an Associate Regional Development Partner to drive strategic partnerships across international markets. You will own relationships with government agencies, corporations, and research institutions and translate insights into engagement strategies.

The role involves building opportunities, coordinating MOUs, and collaborating with Innovation, Events, and Corporate Services teams to deliver mutual value.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B business development and partnerships across international markets.
• Ability to identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating MOUs and partnership proposals.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders across assigned regional markets, including government agencies, corporations, technology companies, research institutions, and industry associations.
• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities that align with TechX Ventures' objectives and programmes.
• Support development of partnership proposals, collaboration frameworks, and MOUs.
• Coordinate discussions with prospective partners and facilitate negotiations with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain an active pipeline of partnership opportunities and engagement activities.
• Represent TechX Ventures in regional markets and support the organisation's visibility within innovation ecosystems.
• Develop and maintain a network of ecosystem partners and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership activities with business priorities.

Skills

B2B business development

Partnerships

Account management

Job description

TechX Ventures is a private subsidiary by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency of Singapore, set up to cultivate a global community of public safety champions through science, technology, and innovation. The world of today is evolving rapidly, and collaboration is key to staying relevant.

At TechX Ventures, we advance global public safety by fostering deep partnerships between governments, thought leaders, and organisations. Through our programmes and events, we match the needs of public safety agencies to emerging technology from startups, companies and other agencies. We create vibrant, impact-driven platforms, engaging different stakeholders to design new initiatives and solutions for the peace of mind of our communities. At TechX Ventures, we look to the future to safeguard today.

Role Overview ( This is an Associate position of Related Experience 1 to 5 years)

• We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused Regional Development Partner to drive TXV's strategic partnership initiatives across key international markets.
• This role will be responsible for building, managing, and nurturing strategic relationships that advance TXV's growth objectives and Singapore's PSS ecosystem leadership.
• The successful candidate will serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned regional markets, translating partner intelligence insights into actionable engagement strategies whilst ensuring sustainable partnership development that delivers mutual value for all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Relationship Management

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across assigned regional markets, including government agencies, corporations, technology companies, research institutions, and industry associations.
• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities that align with TechX Ventures' strategic objectives and programme offerings.
• Support the development of partnership proposals, collaboration frameworks, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
• Coordinate discussions with prospective partners and facilitate partnership negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain an active pipeline of partnership opportunities and relationship engagement activities.

Regional Market Engagement

• Represent TechX Ventures in assigned regional markets and support the organisation's visibility within relevant innovation and public safety ecosystems.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, ecosystem partners, and key decision-makers.
• Participate in conferences, trade missions, networking events, and industry engagements to establish new connections and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Engage relevant government agencies, trade associations, and ecosystem stakeholders to support market outreach efforts.

Partnership Activation & Management

• Manage partnership activities from initial engagement through execution and ongoing relationship management.
• Coordinate partner participation across TechX Ventures' programmes, events, innovation initiatives, and ecosystem activities.
• Monitor partnership deliverables, milestones, and agreed objectives to ensure successful outcomes.
• Conduct regular engagement sessions with partners to identify opportunities for deeper collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate partnership records, engagement plans, and stakeholder databases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams to align partnership activities with business priorities and programme objectives.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Ecosystem Events, and Corporate Services teams to support partnership opportunities and joint initiatives.
• Facilitate information sharing between partners and internal stakeholders to maximise collaboration outcomes.
• Support the delivery of a seamless and positive partner experience across all engagement touchpoints.

Business Development Support

• Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging partner networks and identifying commercial collaboration opportunities.
• Support sponsorship, programme participation, and ecosystem growth initiatives through existing and new partnerships.
• Identify potential partnership-driven revenue opportunities, including joint programmes, market access collaborations, and industry engagements.
• Gather market feedback and stakeholder insights to support business planning and growth initiatives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communications

• Maintain regular communication with partners through structured engagement plans and relationship management activities.
• Prepare partnership updates, engagement reports, meeting summaries, and stakeholder briefings.
• Track partnership performance metrics and provide recommendations for strengthening engagement outcomes.
• Support the management of sensitive stakeholder communications when required.

Requirements

• Experience in B2B business development, partnerships, account managemen