General InformationSMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is Singapore Management University's innovation hub based in Singapore with approximately 20-30 staff members, established in 2010 to support deep-tech startups.
Funding & FinancialsAs an academic institute rather than a venture-backed company, SMU-IIE does not raise traditional funding but allocates institutional budget from SMU to support portfolio companies and programs.
Leadership & TeamLed by university-appointed directors and faculty advisors from Singapore Management University, with rotating leadership focused on academic and entrepreneurial development.
Recent ActivityThe institute continues to run accelerator programs and deep-tech startup support initiatives across Southeast Asia, with recent focus on AI and emerging technology ventures.