About the role
AI summarisedDrive strategic partnerships and commercial outcomes for RoboNexus, NRPO’s platform supporting Singapore-based robotics and embodied AI startups. This role bridges the gap between advanced research and industry application by fostering collaborations across academia, industry, and startups.
ResearchOnsiteNational Robotic Programme
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and drive partnership opportunities across startups, corporates, and ecosystem partners.
- Lead engagements from use case definition through pilot projects and commercial deployment.
- Structure and support pilot projects, collaborations, and commercial partnerships between research institutes and industry end-users.
- Design and drive targeted ecosystem engagements, including industry problem statements and curated matching sessions.
- Oversee the onboarding of companies into RoboNexus with clearly defined objectives and track partnership pipeline progression.
- Serve as a key liaison between IHLs/RIs, industry end-users, and robotics/EAI companies to identify high-value use cases.
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven background in Business Development, partnerships, or strategy roles within deep tech or adjacent sectors.
- Demonstrated experience working with startups or emerging technologies.
- Ability to originate and close partnerships, not just facilitate them.
- Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders across industry, startups, and government bodies.
- Commercially driven mindset with comfort operating in ambiguous environments.