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Enterprise Singapore

(Senior) Development Partner, Growth Enterprises & Partnerships

Permanent
Closing on 16 Apr 2026

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:
a. Growth enterprises: Work with Account Managers to co-shape companies’ R&D and technology roadmaps to establish new competitive advantages for sustained business growth. This entails scoping out funding support through the RIS(C) scheme and IAF-ICP, as well as other non-grant facilitation.
b. Broad-based enterprises: Work with Industry Cluster teams to support companies’ innovation plans, through innovation intermediaries such as the Centres of Innovation and platforms such as Open Innovation Challenges.

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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 16 Apr 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Enterprise Singapore or the wider Public Service.

About Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development. The agency works with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise. It also supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups, and builds trust in Singapore’s products and services through quality and standards. Visit www.enterprisesg.gov.sg for more information.

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