A*STAR's Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group helps companies turn research into business results.
As part of Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, we work with local and global businesses to accelerate innovation, scale growth, and strengthen competitiveness in high-value sectors.
I&E enables companies to move faster from lab to market through:
- Partnerships with industry, investors, and researchers to co-develop solutions for real business challenges.
- Licensing and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and intellectual property into market-ready products and services.
- Venture building that nurtures deep-tech start-ups from early concepts to global growth.
Through I&E, companies gain access to cutting-edge technologies, world-class research talent, and trusted pathways to market—helping them innovate with confidence, compete globally, and create long-term value.
Long Description
Director, Venture Creation & Growth (Pipeline)
Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research)
The Mission
At A*STAR’s Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group, we bridge the gap between world-class laboratory breakthroughs and global market success. As the Director of Venture Creation & Growth (Pipeline), you will be the chief architect of our deep-tech spinoff pipeline, transforming intellectual property into high-growth startups that solve real-world challenges in Semiconductors, Advanced Manufacturing, AI and Sustainability.
The Role, Impact & Responsibilities
Your primary objective is to build the next generation of Singapore’s deep-tech unicorns.
- Strategic Pipeline Leadership: Own the roadmap for A*STAR’s spinoffs, identifying "winning science" with the potential for massive commercial scale.
- Venture Engineering: Partner with elite venture builders, accelerators, and researchers to design and create a high-impact portfolio of deep-tech startups.
- Cultivating Entrepreneur Partners: Identify proven entrepreneurs and attract them to be part of the founding team of our deep-tech startups.
- Market Intelligence & Positioning: Provide the strategic "North Star" for our technologies, conducting deep-dive assessments on competitive positioning and commercial viability.
Who You Are
We are looking for a veteran of the venture ecosystem who speaks the language of both the laboratory and the commercial world.
Technical & Professional Credentials:
- The Foundation: A Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- The Experience: 15+ years of proven success in venture building and investment, specifically within Physical Sciences, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainability or AI sectors.
- The Track Record: A documented history of identifying scientific breakthroughs and scaling them into companies that have raised significant capital or achieved successful market exits.
- Startup DNA: Prior experience as a founder or an early-stage operator is highly advantageous.
Leadership Attributes:
- Vertical Versatility: You can pivot effortlessly between discussing deep-tech architecture and high-level commercial strategy.
- Relationship Architect: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust with diverse stakeholders—from renowned researchers to global institutional investors.
- Relentless Driver: A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, manages complex multi-tasking with ease, and operates with extreme independence.
Why Join A*STAR I&E?
You will be at the heart of Singapore’s innovation engine, with access to unparalleled research talent and cutting-edge IP. This is a rare opportunity to shape and build Singapore’s next deep-tech unicorns.