Development of a Singapore Sustainability Innovation Ecosystem Report

Intern 2025, Science and Technology Planning Division
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Internship
Closing on 17 Feb 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be involved in the development of an inaugural report on the state of the local sustainability-related innovation ecosystem. The target audience for this report is within the Ministry and its agencies, but the report may subsequently be shared with industry and the public.
You will be mapping out the sustainability-related innovation ecosystem in Singapore, such as the innovation incubators and accelerators, venture capital firms, etc. You will also be connecting with startups to obtain information about their technology and service offerings, and analysing these to obtain a working overview of the innovation capabilities and offerings relating to sustainability available in Singapore. Based on the findings, you will be asked to generate insights into the Singapore sustainability innovation ecosystem, such as areas of strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (as well as suggested mitigation/adaptation measures and follow-up actions).
What we are looking for
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and interest in environmental/water/agri-food science/engineering/technology
- Interest in learning about the innovation ecosystem in Singapore
Period of Internship: May to Aug 2025
About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience.
We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come.
We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development.
To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.