Director, Venture Creation & Growth (Pipeline)

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.

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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.