Job Description
About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Deputy Director, Venture Creation and Sector Development . This role will drive the identification, incubation, and formation of new ventures from I²R’s DAC research portfolio, while strengthening sector-level partnerships and ecosystem engagement to accelerate commercialization outcomes.The candidate will work at the intersection of research, commercialization, venture building, and industry development , translating advanced technologies into venture-ready opportunities and enabling stronger market pathways for impact. Key Responsibilities Venture Creation Identify and evaluate venture opportunities from I²R’s DAC technologies and intellectual property. Develop compelling venture theses, including customer problem definition, value proposition, market opportunity, and competitive positioning. Lead front-end venture creation activities such as market validation, customer discovery, and business model design. Drive venture formation processes, including spin-off readiness, team formation, and commercialization pathway development. Prepare and present venture cases for internal review and approval. Sector Development & Ecosystem Engagement Develop and execute strategies to strengthen I²R’s positioning within the Data-AI-Compute sector. Build and manage relationships with corporates, ecosystem partners, government agencies, and innovation platforms.Identify sector trends, market needs, and whitespace opportunities to inform venture creation and research translation. Facilitate co-innovation, partnership development, and pathways for market adoption of DAC technologies. Market & Opportunity Development Conduct market sensing, industry engagement, and opportunity mapping across priority DAC domains. Translate market insights into actionable venture opportunities and commercialization strategies. Support prioritization of opportunities based on market attractiveness, strategic alignment
