Intern, Strategy & Innovation

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division offers an Intern, Strategy & Innovation role in the Future Capabilities cluster, focusing on geospatial technology projects such as quantum sensing, GeoAI, and advanced mapping. You will support research, technology assessments, and partnerships between government, industry, and academia to strengthen Singapore’s Geomatics & Geospatial ecosystem.

You will assist with stakeholder engagement, professional development initiatives, and knowledge sharing across government

Qualifications

• Student pursuing studies in engineering, computer science, geography, or related fields.
• Exposure to government or research environments advantageous.
• Technical skills: basic geospatial technologies or GIS.
• Interest in emerging technologies (AI, quantum sensing, mapping).
• Research and analytical abilities.
• Communication & collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Able to commit full-time from Oct 2026 to Mar 2027 / Oct 2026 to Feb 2027 for 3–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proof-of-concept initiatives in emerging technologies (quantum sensing, GeoAI, mapping).
• Coordinate partnerships with industry and academic partners; provide administrative support for Geomatics Community of Practice (SpatialX).
• Provide support in technology assessments; help prepare funding proposals and facilitate knowledge sharing between government, industry, and research institutions.
• Support development of Singapore’s GE&G industry through manpower trend research and technology roadmaps; assist with capability enhancement programmes.
• Help organise industry engagement events; assist with professional development programmes; provide admin support including performance tracking.

Skills

Geospatial basics

Research skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Geography/Engineering/CS student

Tools

GIS basics

Job description

[What the role is]

Intern, Strategy & Innovation

This internship in the Future Capabilities cluster involves supporting geospatial technology projects including quantum sensing, GeoAI, and advanced mapping. You will assist with research, technology assessments and partnership building between government, industry, and academia whilst helping to strengthen Singapore’s Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial ecosystem through stakeholder engagement and professional development initiatives.

[What you will be working on]

• Assist with proof-of-concept initiatives in emerging technologies (quantum sensing, GeoAI, and advanced mapping technologies).
• Coordinate partnerships with industry and academic partners, and provide administrative support for the Geomatics Community of Practice (SpatialX).
• Provide support in technology assessments, help prepare funding proposals and facilitate knowledge sharing activities between government agencies, industry partners, and research institutions.
• Support the development of Singapore’s Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial (GE&G) industry through research on manpower trends and technology roadmaps, and assist with capability enhancement programmes.
• Help organise industry engagement events, assist with professional development programmes and provide administrative support including performance tracking.

[What we are looking for]

• Student pursuing studies in engineering, computer science, geography, or related fields
• Previous exposure to government or research environments advantageous
• Technical Skills Basic understanding of geospatial technologies or GIS
• Interest in emerging technologies (AI, quantum sensing, mapping)
• Research and analytical abilities
• Communication & Collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Personal Attributes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Responsible and proactive
• Able to commit full time from October 2026 to March 2027 / October 2026 to February 2027 for at least 3 to 6 months.
• Please include your availability in your CV.