Asst / Senior / Manager (Startup Ecosystem and Partnerships) - 1yr Contract

JTC Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LaunchPad@one-north is evolving into a community where founders, investors, corporates, researchers and talent come together to build what's next. You will shape this ecosystem at the intersection of startups, technology, partnerships, community and spaces.

Role involves creating programmes, connections and opportunities to help startups start, grow and go global, with a broad scope that may include industry programmes, international partnerships and pilots with corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Build the LaunchPad community by developing programmes, events and initiatives that connect founders, investors, corporates, researchers and other ecosystem players.
• Develop strategic partnerships with corporates, venture builders, incubators, accelerators, investors, research institutions and government agencies to create startup opportunities.
• Grow Kampong AI ecosystem by bringing together AI startups, corporates, researchers, investors and government partners to make Singapore a hub for AI.
• Manage a portfolio of startups and tenants, building relationships and linking them to relevant partners and programmes.
• Turn ideas into action by coordinating with cross-governmental teams and external stakeholders to move initiatives from concept to execution and measure impact.

Job description

[What the role is]

Build Asia's flagship startup destination.

LaunchPad@one-north is evolving from a place where startups work, into a community where founders, investors, corporates, researchers and talent come together to build what's next.

As part of JTC's Startup Department, you will play a key role in shaping this ecosystem. You will work at the intersection of startups, technology, innovation, partnerships, community and spaces. This entails creating programmes, connections and opportunities that help startups start, grow and go global.

The role is intentionally broad. You may find yourself designing industry programmes one day, working with an international startup hub the next, and helping a LaunchPad startup find a corporate partner for a pilot the day after.

[What you will be working on]

• Build the LaunchPad community. Develop and curate programmes, events and initiatives that bring founders, investors, corporates, researchers and other ecosystem players together, and make LaunchPad a place where people want to be. This includes working with partners to develop thought leadership, industry programmes and partnerships that position the community at the forefront of innovation.
• Develop strategic partnerships. Work with corporates, venture builders, incubators, accelerators, investors, research institutions, government agencies and industry associations to create opportunities for startups to test, collaborate and scale.
• Grow the Kampong AI ecosystem. Contribute to building Kampong AI as Singapore's Hub and Home for AI by bringing together AI startups, corporates, researchers, investors, government agencies and industry partners.
• Manage a portfolio of startups and tenants. Build strong relationships with companies in LaunchPad, understand their growth needs and connect them to relevant partners, programmes and opportunities.
• Turn ideas into action. Work with cross-governmental teams and external stakeholders to take new initiatives from concept to execution, measure their impact and continuously improve them.

[What we are looking for]

We are looking for someone who is curious about technology, energised by people and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.