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That includes founder development, research translation, venture creation, industry partnerships and access to capital and global networks. The parts of NUSX do different things, but we share a common ambition: help more NUS talent, research and ideas find a path to use and scale. NUSX was known as NUS Enterprise until September 2026.\nShape the Stories behind Breakthrough Innovation\nNUSX is at the heart of NUS’s innovation and venture creation ecosystem, working across research, talent, industry, capital and global markets to turn frontier science into ventures, technologies and impact.\nWe are looking for a Media Relations Lead with strong news instincts and a flair for storytelling. 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