Job Description

[What the role is]This traineeship is with the Digital Industry SG team in IMDA. DISG is a joint office between IMDA, EDB, and Enterprise Singapore, and is set up as the single interface of the Singapore government for the digital industry. We strive to build and develop a vibrant tech ecosystem through partnering with high potential global and local tech companies. Our aim is to make it easy for tech companies and talent to thrive and grow.

This traineeship role focusses on tech landscape analysis and account management to inform the development of strategies and value propositions for SingaporeaEUR(TM)s digital economy. The trainee will develop competencies in assessing the emerging tech landscape, shaping potential ecosystem-supporting plays, managing stakeholders, and identifying relevant interventions to support the growth of tech companies.

[What you will be working on]

1. Tech and business analysis

Conduct open-source research into emerging tech (e.g. AI models, agentic/embodied AI, trust technologies)

Assess implications and opportunities for Singapore

2. Eco-system plays

Support the operationalisation of projects/initiatives to accelerate capabilities and adoption of emerging tech

3. Account management

Understand companiesaEUR(TM) growth or transformation plans to jointly identify areas of collaboration or intervention with DISG

Help scope and manage the administration of key projects with companies

Recommend relevant interventions for companies and provide grant management support

[What we are looking for]

Strong critical and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage stakeholders

Able to work independently and multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment

Passionate and curious about emerging tech

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