Head of I&E Fellowship & Deep-Tech Venture Building

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) seeks an Assistant Director to lead the I&E Fellowship Programme. The role develops high-potential researchers into deep-tech entrepreneurs, guiding them from validation to venture creation and market development.

The holder collaborates with NTU faculties, NTUitive, national programmes, investors and industry partners to build a strong pipeline of research-based startups. Shortlisted candidates only.

Qualifications

• Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of innovation, entrepreneurship and research commercialisation in a university or research-intensive setting.
• Understanding of IP management, venture creation and deep-tech commercialization.
• Experience with startup formation, market validation, business model development and fundraising.
• Experience working with universities, research institutes or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Programme management: design and develop annual plans, milestones, budgets, and processes across NTU units.
• Recruitment and development of entrepreneurial researchers through onboarding and development plans.
• Venture building and commercialization support from research to venture transition.
• Engage investors, industry and ecosystem partners; organise mentoring and events.
• Prepare participants for fundraising, investor readiness, and go-to-market activities.
• Monitor KPIs and report on programme impact and improvements.
• Coordinate across NGRIP and NTU units to ensure consistent delivery.

Skills

Programme management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Venture building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or related

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD)

Job description

NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) seeks an Assistant Director to lead the I&E Fellowship Programme. The role develops high-potential researchers into deep-tech entrepreneurs, guiding them from validation to venture creation and market development.

The holder collaborates with NTU faculties, NTUitive, national programmes, investors and industry partners to build a strong pipeline of research-based startups. Shortlisted candidates only.