NUS Enterprise appoints global innovation experts to advance innovation and research translation efforts
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has appointed Dr Patrick Ennis and Ms Donna See as strategic advisors to support its next phase of growth in innovation and deep-tech commercialisation.
Dr Patrick Ennis (LinkedIn) brings more than three decades of experience at the intersection of science, business, and venture capital. He has held leadership roles at Bell Labs, ARCH Venture Partners, and Intellectual Ventures, and currently serves as a Venture Partner at Madrona Venture Group in Seattle. He has helped build and fund 10 deep tech companies that have gone public or been acquired by major global firms.
At NUS, he will advise on research translation policy, incubation, start-up evaluation, venture investment strategy and international engagement to help accelerate the translation of research into scalable global ventures.
"NUS has the key ingredients to become a global hub for deep-tech innovation, and I'm excited to contribute to its growing momentum by helping connect world-class research with international research institutions, partners, capital and markets," said Dr Ennis.
Ms Donna See (LinkedIn) brings deep expertise in academic research commercialisation, with a focus on technology-enabled life sciences. She has co-founded, operated, and invested in university spin-offs and held senior leadership roles at the nexus of science, business, and intellectual property, including as Director at Columbia Technology Ventures and founding CEO of Xora Innovation, Temasek's deep tech investment platform.
At NUS, she will advise on strengthening research translation policies, capabilities, and global networks, advancing the university's ability to compete on the world stage and maximise the impact of breakthrough innovations from its deep tech labs.
"As a Trustee, mentor, and investor in NUS spin-outs, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of NUS research. NUS Enterprise is turning that potential into real-world impact — sustainably and at scale. I'm proud to support this bold vision and look forward to helping shape its future alongside university leadership," said Ms See.
Commenting on the appointments, Dr Sian W. Tan, NUS Senior Vice President (Innovation & Enterprise), said, "We are delighted to welcome Patrick and Donna as strategic advisors to NUS Enterprise. Their deep expertise in research translation and global venture capital aligns directly with our ambition to position NUS as a magnet for top talent and a driver of innovation at global scale. Their guidance will be critical as we scale our venture-building and investment platforms, build our international presence, and pursue bold targets for revenue generation, job creation, and societal impact."
Please see the annexe for corporate biographies of Dr Patrick Ennis and Ms Donna See.
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