NUS Enterprise

Entrepreneurial hub accelerating startups and commercialization

Venture Architect

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree or PhD degree in science and engineering or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of experience in science-based technology business, including company management, venture capital, or startup founder roles.
First-hand experience in startup environments is required.
A deep understanding of the semiconductor or artificial intelligence industries is required.
Familiarity with current technologies, trends, and market dynamics is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively, are required.
A willingness to take calculated risks is required.
The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders are required.
Commitment to ethical practices and integrity in business dealings is required.

Responsibilities

Mentor startup teams from concept to launch, helping them build validated business models and navigate real-world challenges.
Scout promising technologies and aspiring entrepreneurs from universities, and build strategic partnerships across the innovation ecosystem.
Bring market insights back to research teams, influence research directions, and identify commercial applications.
Collaborate with NUSX units to coordinate venture creation and growth.
Support GRIP ventures in fundraising, strategic hiring, and securing key accounts to build scalable businesses.
Equip founders with entrepreneurial skills and strategic guidance to succeed in competitive markets.

Desired Qualifications

Founder experience is a significant advantage.
Experience in medical devices or climate technology is advantageous.

(33997) Venture Architect

NUSX · Singapore, Singapore · Contract · Posted 2026-07-27

Workplace: on_site

Department: Graduate - NGRIP

Description

About Us

NUSX is where NUS talent, research and ideas meet the people, pathways and resources that can take them further. That includes founder development, research translation, venture creation, industry partnerships and access to capital and global networks. The parts of NUSX do different things, but we share a common ambition: help more NUS talent, research and ideas find a path to use and scale. NUSX was known as NUS Enterprise until September 2026.

Join us at National GRIP (Graduate Research Innovation Programme), Singapore’s national deep tech venture creation initiative, where science meets entrepreneurship. As a Venture Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming breakthrough research into high-impact startups that shape the future. This is more than a job—it’s a mission to guide visionary founders, connect ecosystems, and drive innovation from lab to market.

Your Purpose & Impact

Incubate Innovation: Mentor startup teams from concept to launch, helping them build validated business models and navigate real-world challenges.
Shape the Startup Pipeline: Scout promising technologies and aspiring entrepreneurs from universities, and forge strategic partnerships across the innovation ecosystem.
Drive Market Relevance: Bring market insights back to the lab, influencing research directions and identifying commercial applications.
Collaborate for Scale: Work closely with NUSX units to ensure a cohesive approach to venture creation and growth.
Accelerate Growth: Support GRIP ventures in fundraising, strategic hiring, and securing key accounts to build scalable businesses.
Transfer Expertise: Empower founders with entrepreneurial skills and strategic guidance to thrive in competitive markets.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD degree in science & engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years in science-based technology business, including roles in company management, venture capital, or startup founder.
First-hand experience in startup environments is a must. Founder experience a big plus.
A deep understanding of the semiconductor or artificial intelligence industries is essential. Experience in medical devices or climate technology is advantageous.
Familiarity with the latest technologies, trends, and market dynamics is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, with a willingness to take calculated risks.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changes and challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to ethical practices and integrity in business dealings.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organisation: NUSX

Department : Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID : 33997

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About the Company

NUS Enterprise

Entrepreneurial hub accelerating startups and commercialization

NUS Enterprise supports and grows entrepreneurship at the National University of Singapore. It seeds ideas, sparks innovations, and scales ventures from campus into global companies by offering experiential learning, ecosystem building, technology translation and commercialisation, and strategic global partnerships. It has helped nearly 4,300 students and over 3,000 start-ups, including 10 unicorns, and aims to improve the lives of 1 billion people in the next decade by building a worldwide innovation network. Their approach combines education, mentorship, access to resources and markets, and collaborations to turn research and ideas into real-world impact.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $2.9M
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2001

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