[What the role is]
As a member of the Growth Enterprises & Partnerships team under the Innovation Ecosystem Development (IED) division, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to drive initiatives that support different enterprise archetypes in innovating and commercialising new solutions. This includes:[What you will be working on]
This portfolio plays a key part in driving support for Growth and Broad-based Enterprises.
a. Support for Growth Enterprise
Work with AMs to jointly drive innovation engagements with Growth Enterprises by (i) understanding their innovation and business needs; (ii) identifying suitable innovation partners to support their needs and (iii) develop innovation strategies and initiatives with actionable outcomes.
Deepen collaboration with relevant stakeholders and other Government agencies (e.g. EDB, A*STAR) to support the growth enterprises’ needs.
Support the programme office for RIS(C) scheme by (i) developing customised RIS(C) support packages jointly with AMs to stretch companies’ innovation ambition and commitment; and (ii) tracking R&I/ RIS(C) outcomes at the company level.
b. Support for Broad-based Enterprises
Support policy development and compliance work for RIE Innovation Infrastructure scheme, including policy reviews, refinements and alignment across schemes.
Manage documentation and respond to stakeholders, while monitoring implementation effectiveness and addressing policy-related risks.
Performance tracking and reporting of innovation projects supported through the scheme and the associated KPIs and budget utilisation, including regular reporting/update to key stakeholders.
[What we are looking for]
What You’ll Be Using and Applying
a. Passion for technology and innovation, with a keen interest in tracking recent trends and developments
b. Effective engagement of stakeholders and ecosystem partners to drive win-win outcomes, with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
c. Critical thinking and analysis, with a bias to action and focus on achieving outcomes that are in line with Innovation Group’s mission
d. Good to have (but not mandatory):
i. A degree in Engineering, Environment, Business or Technology related fields
ii. At least three years of working experience in the innovation/R&D ecosystem and/or business development/consulting fields.
How We Work Together
We value individuals who work well with others, communicate clearly, take ownership of their work, and are open to learning and improvement. You should be comfortable navigating change and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.