Venture Associate, LKYGBPC Accelerator (2-year contract), IIE

Responsibilities Named after Singapore's founding prime minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the LKYGBPC is a global competition that identifies promising young scientific entrepreneurs from universities to solve the world's biggest problems. The newly launched LKYGBPC Accelerator will further support this mission by anchoring high-potential startups in Singapore. This position is for Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE). Startup Scouting and Ecosystem Insights Work with the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), to actively source and recruit promising startups from Asia. Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies, funding trends, and ecosystem developments in Asia. Program Delivery Execute tailored acceleration programs, including workshops, mentorship sessions, and investor pitch events. Provide hands-on guidance to startups on technical validation, market fit, and fundraising strategies. Portfolio management Support the setup and structuring of a ventur...