Summer Internship Programme

EDB’s Summer Internship provides valuable hands-on experience through real-life research projects in one of our business units, providing insight into shaping Singapore’s economic future.

During your 12-week stint, you will get the opportunity to tackle interesting problem statements and be empowered to recommend strategies that could make a meaningful impact to Singapore and Singaporeans.

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What You Can Expect

Real Projects and Impactful Outcomes

Uncover new market opportunities, review policies that impact how businesses operate, or design solutions for companies. Work alongside the people driving our nation’s growth and see your project turn into real recommendations that shape Singapore’s economic future.

Complex Challenges and Critical Skills

Take on projects that challenge your thinking and bridge the gap between theory and practice. Learn to ask the right questions, decode complex information and turn your discoveries into insights that drive real decisions.

Mentorship and Community Support

Work alongside colleagues who value your initiative and fresh thinking. They will guide you through your project and provide feedback along the way. You will also be part of an intern community that learns together, shares breakthrough moments and supports each other throughout the programme.

Collaborative Culture and Shared Purpose

Join a team where collaboration drives success. Work alongside passionate colleagues who share your commitment to Singapore's economic future. Build meaningful connections whilst contributing to projects that directly shape our nation's growth and your own professional development.

Collaborative Culture and Shared Purpose

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Eligibility
Fast track to the Associate Programme
Application Process and Timelines
List of Projects

Who We’re Looking for

We are looking for individuals who are motivated to create positive impact for Singapore and Singaporeans. As a EDB Intern, you should:

Be an individual motivated by a greater mission
Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Have determination to make things happen
Be a dynamic team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders

Eligibility

You should fulfil the following criteria:

A penultimate-year undergraduate/ Master’s student in the early stage of your programme (please indicate this clearly in your resume)
All disciplines, including STEM, are welcome
Singapore Citizen/PR

Foreign language abilities are an added advantage but not mandatory.

Interns who perform well during the programme will be considered for early interviews for EDB’s Associate Programme. The interviews will take place in the last quarter of 2026. This allows you to get a head start in your career journey and be assessed ahead of the general applicant pool.

Application Period

Applications for the 2026 Summer Internship Programme starts from December 2025. You are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interviews will take place between January and March 2026.

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Internship Project

Choose to do your internship in one of the following domains:

Industry Group: Develops specific industries by attracting and anchoring multinational corporations (MNCs) to invest in Singapore, and builds the necessary ecosystem capabilities, infrastructure, and talent to help these industries and enterprises grow.
Policy, Planning & Partnership: Develops Singapore's long-term economic strategy through cross-agency collaboration, ensuring that policies and processes effectively support businesses and Singapore's economic goals, whilst creating strategic products and initiatives for internal and external stakeholders.

You will be assigned a project in one of the divisions within your chosen domain, based on your suitability and organisational needs.

Internship Duration

The 2026 Summer Internship Programme runs from 11 May to 31 Jul (12 weeks).*

* We understand that academic schedules may vary. If you’re unable to start on the stipulated date, you’re still welcome to apply. When submitting your application, please include a note on your available dates (minimum 12 weeks). We will carefully consider each case and let you know if we can accommodate your schedule.

Curious about the projects you could be working on? View past internship projects here.

FAQ

Our Summer Internship Programme is currently designed for penultimate-year undergraduates. If you are not in your penultimate year, we encourage you to visit our instagram page (@edbCareers) to learn more about our work and explore other opportunities with us in the future.

Yes! We welcome applications from students across all disciplines, including STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, and beyond. You do not need a degree in Economics or Business to apply.

What matters most is a genuine curiosity about global business, industries, and the broader economic environment that Singapore operates in.

We look for students who are curious about how things work, think critically about problems, and take the initiative to learn. You should be adaptable, resourceful, able to work well with others, and genuinely interested in contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference for Singapore.

Our internship projects span across EDB’s key divisions, including Industry Groups, Planning & Policy, and Strategy. Each offers a unique opportunity to understand how we partner with businesses and shape Singapore’s economic growth.

You can also explore EDB’s diverse industry focus areas – from Digital Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Sustainability and more – to see the sectors you could be contributing to.

Applicants may indicate interest in one or multiple domains (Industry Group and/or Policy, Planning & Partnership) during the application process.

Successful candidates will be assigned a project in a division within your chosen domain, based on their suitability and organisational needs. This ensures exposure to priority work areas and builds the adaptability essential for a career in the public service.

You may reference our 2025 Project Samples to understand the scope of work within each domain.

Interns are involved in research and analytical projects that support EDB’s ongoing work with industries and companies. You will contribute to real initiatives, apply what you have learnt, and develop practical insights that help the team make informed decisions.

You will sharpen your critical thinking and research skills while learning how to approach real-world business challenges. Summer Interns end their programme by presenting their findings and recommendations to their teams, developing both their analytical and communication abilities.

Start by learning more about what EDB does and the industries we work with. We also encourage you to reflect on how your interests align with EDB’s mission and demonstrate curiosity about global business trends and Singapore’s economic landscape.

Yes. Interns who perform well during the programme will be considered for early interviews for EDB’s Associate Programme in the last quarter of 2026. This pathway allows you to get a head start in your career journey and be assessed ahead of the general applicant pool.

The internship gives you first-hand experience of EDB’s work and culture. You will take on meaningful projects, build practical skills, and gain clarity on whether a career with EDB is the right next step for you.

Life @ EDB

Discover the values that drive us, opportunities for professional development, and why our culture makes EDB a great place to work.

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Hear From Our People

Mario Teng

SMU, Bss Sociology and Political Science Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTin)

Intern (2025)

"I joined EDB's Summer Internship programme because it offered some really exciting sustainability-related projects which aligned with my academic and personal interests.

What drew me in was the opportunity to work on a real-life market research project with the Office for Space Technology & Industry despite not having an economics (nor space!) background. In fact, I never felt like an economics degree was a requirement--what mattered more were critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Apart from offering valuable hands-on experience and insight into the work that goes behind the scene in shaping Singapore's economic future, this internship has empowered me to tackle meaningful problem statements, bring value to the team by sharing unique perspectives, and propose recommendations that could truly impact Singapore and Singaporeans."

Isaac Gan

NTU, BSc Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering & MSc Technology Management (Renaissance Engineering Prorgamme)

Environmental Sustainability Intern (2021)

Associate (2022)

"During my internship, my project explored the potential of the circular economy and circular business models for Singapore. I investigated the opportunities for valorising end-of-life electronics and its feasibility for Singapore. We also validated our hypotheses extensively with a variety of stakeholders, including local SMEs, global MNCs, startups, research institutes and government agencies, to reach clear ‘where to play’ and ‘how to win’ choices.

The highlight of my internship was presenting the findings of the study with our Enterprise Singapore and NEA counterparts, which paved the way for inter-agency collaboration. My positive experience led me to join EDB’s Associate Programme, and further my career in EDB."

Brian Teo
SMU, BSc Economics

Resource & Carbon Intern (2022)

Associate (2023)

“Work at EDB isn’t just about work, it’s also about the people you meet and the goals you want to achieve.

My internship at the Resource & Carbon Division (RCD) dealt mainly with carbon emissions and the oil and gas companies. The experience was invaluable as I was asked to sit in to meetings with industry players and even visit one of their sites at Jurong Island. I also enjoyed working within and outside the team as the EDBians are always willing to share what they know and help each other. In a policy department like RCD, your recommendation may translate into policies that directly affect the industries and that was really exciting!"

Lim Hui Yi

NUS, BSocSci Geography

Agrifood Intern (2019)

Associate (2020)

"During my internship, I joined the EDB Agri-Food team to study a very interesting source of alternative proteins – insects! As part of my project, I spoke with companies to identify economic opportunities for Singapore in the insect farming industry.

Fast forward a few years, it’s exciting to see the progress that has been made – with the Singapore Food Agency looking to approve edible insects for human consumption. As an intern, I felt like I was working on meaningful projects that had direct implications on EDB’s strategy for new growth areas. This led me to apply to join the Associate Programme after I graduated and begin my EDB career journey!"

What You Can Expect

Real Projects and Impactful Outcomes

Complex Challenges and Critical Skills

Mentorship and Community Support

Collaborative Culture and Shared Purpose

Learn More

Eligibility

Fast track to the Associate Programme

Application Process and Timelines

List of Projects

Application Period

FAQ

Life @ EDB

Hear From Our People

Mario Teng SMU, Bss Sociology and Political Science Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTin) Intern (2025)

Isaac Gan NTU, BSc Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering & MSc Technology Management (Renaissance Engineering Prorgamme) Environmental Sustainability Intern (2021) Associate (2022)

Brian TeoSMU, BSc Economics Resource & Carbon Intern (2022) Associate (2023)

Lim Hui Yi NUS, BSocSci Geography Agrifood Intern (2019) Associate (2020)

Mario Teng

SMU, Bss Sociology and Political Science Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTin)

Intern (2025)

Isaac Gan

NTU, BSc Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering & MSc Technology Management (Renaissance Engineering Prorgamme)

Environmental Sustainability Intern (2021)

Associate (2022)

Brian Teo
SMU, BSc Economics

Resource & Carbon Intern (2022)

Associate (2023)

Lim Hui Yi

NUS, BSocSci Geography

Agrifood Intern (2019)

Associate (2020)