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Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Jobs

Developing good jobs and valuable skills in IA/IP

Last updated 25 August 2025

IA/IP skills are increasingly important in our innovation-driven economy. We will grow IA/IP management as a cross-cutting skillset that is embedded within the wider workforce. This serves as a key enabler for enterprises to better manage and obtain value from their IA/IP, and capture opportunities presented by the growth in IA/IP activities.

We aim to build an IA/IP savvy workforce and base of IA/IP talent, by introducing a holistic suite of IA/IP training and education programmes. This includes programmes for full-time students at our tertiary learning institutions and executive training for working professionals. In addition, we will work with key industry players to integrate IA/IP skills and competencies into job roles involved in innovation, and to drive the adoption of such skills.

We will also look to bolster Singapore’s international reputation for quality IA/IP skills through a national standard for IA/IP management. This will benefit both service providers, by providing a differentiating quality mark, and enterprises seeking to hire the right services.

Developing good jobs and valuable skills in IA/IP

Overview of the Jobs thrust

Our goal is to create job opportunities for Singaporeans and increase the value of their IA/IP skills and competencies.

Build an IA/IP-savvy workforce and base of IA/IP talent

Create good job opportunities for Singaporeans

Bolster Singapore’s international reputation for quality IA/IP skills

  • Equip our future workforce with the necessary IA/IP skills and knowledge to perform their roles well

  • Executive training for working professionals and senior executives to deepen capabilities in IA/IP and capitalise on it for business growth

  • Skills Framework for IP

  • Integrate IA/IP skills and competencies in job roles involved in innovation

  • Develop a national standard in IA/IP management

  • Promote recognition of the IA/IP management standards

The Singapore IP Strategy (SIPS) 2030 Report

Download the full report [PDF, 11.6 MB]

IA/IP Skills Study Infographics 2025

A snapshot of IA/IP skills for non-IA/IP roles in Singapore’s HHP and SNDE sectors: what employers need, where gaps are and the critical skills to build

Download the full set of infographics [PDF, 761KB]

SIPS 2030 thrusts

HUB

Attracting and growing innovative enterprises using IA/IP

BUSINESS

Developing good jobs and valuable skills in IA/IP