Venture Specialist, LKYGBPC Accelerator, IIE

Singapore Management University • singapore, singapore • Posted July 15, 2026

About the Role

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).

  • 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.
  • 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.
    • Oversee the selection process of startups, ensuring a diverse and high-potential cohort.
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