Lecturer, Technopreneurship & Startup Mentorship

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore is seeking academic staff to shape IT startup education, mentored by collaboration with industry partners and startups. You will bridge technical innovation with business success, mentoring learners through ideation to market launch and supporting grant access.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, project supervision for PET and CET courses, and collaboration with VCs, accelerators, and SMEs to drive technopreneurship initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of IT experience in relevant roles.
• Strong technical background across front-end, back-end, full‑stack and architecture.
• Proficiency in traditional AI and generative/agentic AI.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and platforms.
• Solid understanding of startup methodologies, business models and venture development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evaluate technopreneurship curricula; co-create content with industry partners and startup ecosystem players.
• Teach and supervise PET and CET courses including professional short courses in lean startup, business modeling and IT commercialization.
• Mentor learners through startup development from ideation to market launch, including business planning and customer validation.
• Identify new opportunities and collaborations with VCs, accelerators, incubators and corporate partners.
• Plan and lead IT startup project development with industry and SMEs; guide learners in accessing grants and funding opportunities.

Skills

Software development (full stack)

AI (traditional & generative)

Cloud technologies

Startup methodologies

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business or related fields

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore is seeking academic staff to shape IT startup education, mentored by collaboration with industry partners and startups. You will bridge technical innovation with business success, mentoring learners through ideation to market launch and supporting grant access.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, project supervision for PET and CET courses, and collaboration with VCs, accelerators, and SMEs to drive technopreneurship initiatives.