15/08/2025
Imagine the space industry as a garden.
That’s how Ms Jacinth Lau sees it — full of promise, growth, and the occasional need for weeding. “As Deputy Director (Industry) at OSTIn, I see my role a bit like being a gardener,” she says. “I help companies plant roots in Singapore, nurture their growth, and connect them to the right environments to thrive.”
That nurturing approach defines her work. From advising start-ups and connecting them with overseas opportunities, to translating policy into action and building global partnerships — Jacinth is cultivating an ecosystem where Singapore’s space industry can flourish sustainably. Sometimes, it’s about “repotting” early-stage companies into more fertile ground. Other times, it’s weeding out business barriers that might stifle innovation.
The broad scope of her work also finds Jacinth in varied situations. “One day I could be deep in conversation with a founder working on satellite hardware, the next I’m working on policy with colleagues, or prepping for an international space event. No two days are the same, and that’s what makes it exciting,” she shares.
Outside of work, Jacinth is a hands-on mum to two kids, aged four and six. Once an avid hiker and climber before becoming a parent, she now channels her love for the outdoors into gentler family adventures such as exploring nature trails and going on park walks.
Just as the outdoors holds endless paths to explore, Jacinth sees limitless potential in space – in how it’s a catalyst for new technologies, a source of inspiration, and a reminder of the interconnectedness of our world.
