Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (School of Computing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Office seeks a Manager to drive its programmes and initiatives. You will manage the SoC Incubator (The Furnace), foster networking and investor engagements, and mentor founders.

You will lead Award & Programme Management, plan high‑impact events (ABPC, SoC Startup Recruitment Fair), and build collaborations with startups, alumni and industry, ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• At least 3 years in entrepreneurship, innovation management or programme management.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to engage founders and industry partners.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in event planning, marketing communications and community building.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Passion for startups and nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SoC Incubator (The Furnace) infrastructure, programmes and networks.
• Foster networking, mentoring and investor engagement opportunities.
• Monitor founder progress and provide tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with internal and industry partners to expand innovation outcomes.
• Represent and promote the incubator through outreach and marketing.
• Ensure smooth operations and functionality of incubator facilities.
• Oversee two flagship awards from call for submissions to post‑award tracking.
• Design evaluation processes for fair selection of high‑potential projects.
• Oversee award disbursement, mentorship matching and milestone tracking.
• Plan and run high‑impact events (ABPC, startup recruitment fairs, pitches).
• Develop marketing strategies to raise awareness and participation in I&E programmes.
• Maintain I&E website content and build relationships with startups and alumni.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Event planning

Networking

Marketing communications

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related fields

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Office promotes and supports a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within NUS Computing. It equips students with the entrepreneurial skills, practical experience and networks needed to navigate the technology start-up ecosystem, through entrepreneurship education, funding and awards, incubation and mentorship, as well as industry and investor engagement. The Office also supports the School's broader innovation efforts by facilitating the translation of research and technological innovations into real-world impact, including the development of open-source software and applications, intellectual property and patents, industry licensing, advanced prototypes and new ventures with commercial potential.

We are looking for a Manager to join the I&E Office to support and drive its programmes and initiatives:

1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Managemen

• Manage the SoC Incubator (called The Furnace), ensuring it provides strong infrastructure, programmes and networks to enable startup growth
• Facilitate networking, mentoring and investor engagement opportunities to accelerate entrepreneurial success
• Monitor and assess founder progress, providing targeted guidance and tailored interventions
• Build strong collaborations with internal stakeholders and industry partners to expand innovation outcomes
• Represent and promote the incubator through outreach, marketing and strategic engagement with the wider innovation community
• Ensure smooth operations and functionality of incubator facilities

2. Award & Programme Management

• Manage two flagship awards from call for submissions to post-award tracking
• Design and run evaluation processes to ensure fair selection of high-potential projects
• Oversee award disbursement, mentorship matching and milestone tracking for winning teams
• Gather and analyse feedback to improve award cycles and enhance participant experience

3. Event & Marketing Leadershi

• Plan, organise and deliver high-impact events including the Asian Business Plan Competition (ABPC), SoC Startup Recruitment Fair, pitch sessions and award ceremonies
• Execute events attracting 300+ participants per run, ensuring high quality and relevance for startups and stakeholders
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to raise awareness and participation in I&E programme

4. Additional Responsibilitie

• Maintain and update I&E website content, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Build and sustain relationships with startups, alumni and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration opportunities
• Provide secretariat support, including planning and coordinating all I&E meetings, preparing materials, documenting minutes and following up on action items

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, innovation management, programme management or ecosystem building.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to engage founders, corporates and industry partners.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Experience in event planning, marketing communications and community building.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for startups, innovation and nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 34510