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[Internship Opportunity at BLOCK71 Startup] One of our portfolio startups, Chemt Biotech, is looking for a Business Strategy & Operations Intern. If you are interested or have any suitable recommendations, please send your resume to Jie.sun@chemtbio.com. Please refer to the attached JD below for more details. Thank you, and feel free to share this opportunity within your network!

Tired of submitting the same CV to hundreds of companies? We are too. Compete in a hiring hackathon and get direct access to founders from fast-growing startups in one afternoon. Winners walk away with guaranteed interviews. You pick 1 of 3 tracks: 1. Product & AI: by Influencees, 7-figure valuation 2. GTM & Growth: by ren. featured on The Strait Times 3. Full-stack dev: by Neural Drive, SF-based startup backed by Afore Capital ​ Compete in a team of 2 or go solo. Work on a real project by a real company, present directly to the founders, and stand a chance to secure a paid internship!! ​📅 24 July | 🕛 12-6 PM | 📍 i3 building, 21 Heng Mui Keng Ter, NUS Enterprise, MPH Level 2, 119613 More details and updates: https://t.me/myprojetco Only 20 seats per track. Register now: https://luma.com/vznzd2b7

[On Behalf Of Protege Ventures] Want more than an internship on your resume before you graduate? Being a Student VC Analyst means a real portfolio, real decisions, and startups you actually backed — not just tasks you completed. Protégé Ventures is recruiting analysts for AY26/27. No finance background needed. You'll: → Evaluate real startup pitches alongside senior investors → Sit in on investment decisions that affect real founders → Build a track record you can speak to in any interview → Connect with senior VCs Walk away with something no internship can give you. Register and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/pvinterest2026 Not sure yet? Come to an info-session and find out. 📅 4 July | 📅 11 July 👉 https://bit.ly/PVRecinfo2026

[On Behalf of Majulah Abroad] Majulah Abroad is an ecosystem connector for youths, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and founders exploring global careers and opportunities. Our speaker series and thought-pieces feature ecosystem leaders who have built 0 to 1, and grown international networks. Whether you're exploring your first overseas opportunity, expanding into new markets, or looking to meet ambitious, like-minded people, Majulah Abroad is where that journey begins. Join our Telegram community or follow us on LinkedIn for global job opportunities and upcoming events and check out our Website for more!

Hi everyone! Looking to gain some valuable experience in the STARTUP INDUSTRY? 🫣 BLOCK71 is looking for NUS student volunteers to support startup-related events and initiatives on an ad hoc basis😁 Whether you are curious about startups, keen to meet founders, or looking to gain hands-on experience, this is a great way to get involved in the startup ecosystem whenever opportunities come up! 🚀 Volunteers may help with event support, logistics, media coverage, filming, photography, content creation, outreach and more~ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will be added to a Telegram group chat where ad hoc event support opportunities will be shared as and when needed 🤗 Open to NUS students only‼️ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/C1rYNqHVneSeNnmu6 If you have any queries, feel free to reach out to @simraiin (Simran) via Telegram 😀

📣 Final call for... The LaunchPad AI Challenge 🛠 The LaunchPad AI Challenge is a four-week build sprint where you can pick any idea you care about. Proudly sponsored by OpenAI and GMI Cloud, you'll get free API credits and the infrastructure to turn your idea into a working project. 🔧 GMI Cloud gives you the compute to fine-tune and host your own models 🤖 OpenAI gives you the tools to build your own custom agents It's your shot to build outside of coursework, prove what you can actually do, and get your work in front of people who build AI for a living. 1. Open to all (solo or teams of up to 3) 2. No theme - build any project or research idea you want 3. Free to enter, with free API credits from our partners 4. Fully online, runs Jul–Aug 5. Top 20 builds present at the finalists' showcase on 18 Aug ⏳ Registration closes today, so join us now! 👉 Apply now: https://luma.com/xisfmf17 💻 More Information: https://symposium.acacia-ai.org

[On Behalf of January Capital & Wavesparks] ⏰ LAST CALL ⏰ ✨ TheFirst Spark is happening in ONE day (27 June) If you've been thinking about going... now's the time. Spots are almost full. Get ready to: ✅ Meet the biggest names: OpenAI, Microsoft, Airwallex, Nebius, HeyMax, Hypotenuse AI and more ✅ Network with founders from your school and beyond ✅ Understand how the startup world actually works ✅ Meet like-minded ambitious student builders  Register now: https://luma.com/9je0dqfs Share this with a friend 🙌

[On Behalf Of Acacia] 📣 Calling all students for... The LaunchPad AI Challenge 🛠 The LaunchPad AI Challenge is a four-week build sprint where you can pick any idea you care about, get free API credits, and turn it into a working project. It's your shot to build outside of coursework, prove what you can actually do, and get your work in front of people who build AI for a living. 1. Open to all everyone (solo or teams of up to 3) 2. No theme - build any project or research idea you want 3. Free to enter, with free API credits from our partners 4. Fully online, runs Jul–Aug 5. Top 20 builds present at the finalists' showcase on 18 Aug ⏳ Registration closes 30 June so grab a teammate and join us! 👉 Apply now: https://luma.com/xisfmf17 💻 More Information: https://symposium.acacia-ai.org

[On Behalf of Protege Ventures] 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬. The best founders and investors didn't wait. They made things happen. Before you can back the next great startup, you need to back yourself first. Join Southeast Asia’s first student venture fund and gain hands-on exposure to venture capital, startup investing, and the founders shaping tomorrow. Think critically. Build conviction. Meet exceptional people. Bet on yourself. Then bet on a founder. 📍 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2026 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑽𝑪 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏. Application Form: https://lnkd.in/gzG3tBcQ Form closes on 17th July. For any queries, feel free to reach out to @poornimavalsan, @archana27, @rida_k!

🚀 Microsoft Copilot Buildathon — AI Agent Challenge for Beginners Ever wanted to build your own AI tool but didn’t know where to start? This is a fully online buildathon where you’ll create your own AI agent using Microsoft Copilot — no coding or prior experience needed. Any major. Any background. Any skill level. 💡 AI is quickly becoming a core skill across all fields. This buildathon gives you a chance to: • Learn by building something real • Explore how AI can improve your daily workflows • Create something meaningful for your own life or others You’ll compete individually across 3 tracks, with prizes to be won, opportunities to be seized, and most importantly, skills to be learnt! 🛠️ You’ll build: An AI agent that solves a real problem (your choice). We have 3 tracks to choose from: - Student Productivity - Health & Wellness - Open Category 👉 Sign up HERE

A5X: The Ascent Series — Alessio Lorusso (Roboze) A curated lead-up to NUS Enterprise’s A5X: Global Innovation & Venture Summit, The Ascent Series brings you first-hand lessons from leaders who’ve already mastered the climb. Manufacturing is being rewritten—faster, localised, on-demand—but many are still stuck in outdated production models. Join Alessio Lorusso, Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder/CEO of Roboze, to learn what it takes to build and scale deep-tech that reshapes the physical world. You’ll learn: distributed manufacturing, scaling from prototype to adoption, funding without the conventional path, and where the biggest opportunities in advanced manufacturing are heading next. 26 May 2026 (Tue) | 2:00–3:00 PM SGT (Reg from 1:30 PM) NUS Enterprise, i3 Building — Seminar Room 3 Secure your seat now. https://luma.com/i72a7q51

[External Event] Join us for Majulah Abroad 🇸🇬, a panel & mixer featuring successful Singaporean students who have pursued unique paths overseas! Our panelists include NUS NOC, NTU OEP, SUTD Step alums who have worked at startups in San Francisco, New York City and at Investment Banking & VC roles at prestigious firms like Morgan Stanley! They will share their journey working across the world & how they leveraged their abroad experience to achieve success. Get tips on: - Insights on working/studying abroad & how global perspectives benefit your career - Maximizing study/work abroad experiences (including tricks to save money/maximize government grants) - Breaking into the startup world and securing lucrative jobs/internships in cities like New York City, Silicon Valley & more! 📅: May 23rd, 11.00am - 2.00pm 📍: one-north (Venue shown on RSVP!) 🍽: FREE food & drinks will be provided RSVP here by May 20th to secure a spot: https://luma.com/hlg26dlw

LAST CALL FOR SIGNUPS! 🚨 CLOSING TOMORROW NIGHT‼️ Still looking for an internship? 👀 Break into the startup scene at ✨ Startup Shuffle ✨, a fast-paced networking event at BLOCK71 Singapore connecting students with founders from exciting startups 🚀 Startups are hiring for roles including software engineers, frontend engineers, marketing, digital content creation, go-to-market, VR programming, industrial design, business development and more! 😱 🎯 Explore Opportunities: Meet startups across different industries and discover roles that match your interests 📢 Networking With Founders: Hear quick pitches about each startup’s mission and available roles 🍕 Free Lunch: Stay after 1PM to connect over lunch with founders and fellow students - yummy and free food included! Event Details 📅 Date: 6 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PM Registration starts at 10:45 AM 📍 Location: i3 Building, MPH Level 2 Sign up here: https://luma.com/pny08mft before 5 May, 2359!

Calling all NUS STUDENT FOUNDERS 📢‼️ Choose Your Cards: STARTUP SHUFFLE is now back and open NUS-wide! ♦️♣️ If your startup is looking for potential interns or team members, this event is for YOU! 🫵 This time round, Startup Shuffle is not just for BLOCK71-incubated startups, but we’re opening it up to NUS student founders too. Come join us for a fun and engaging session to find potential talent to join YOUR team this summer🤭 Expect casual convos, opportunities to share your startup journey, and a platform to connect with students who are keen to build and join startups like yours! 🚀 📅 6 May, Wednesday ⏰ 11AM – 1PM *1015AM onwards: Doors open for founders to set up their booths 📍 i3 Building, MPH (Level 2) 🍽️ Free lunch after 👀 (no choice, you have to come.) Don’t miss this opportunity to meet potential interns or collaborators 🤗 SIGN UP HERE BEFORE 29 APRIL 2359: https://luma.com/awho0zs6

Looking for an INTERNSHIP?👀 Break into the STARTUP SCENE and join us at ✨Startup Shuffle ✨It is a fast-paced event held at BLOCK71 Singapore, aimed to connect you with our founders from exciting startups 🚀 ​🎯 Explore Opportunities: Meet startups across different industries and find roles that match your interests ​📢 Founder Pitches: Hear quick, insightful pitches about each startup’s mission and open roles ​🤝 Networking Mixer: Chat with founders and teams in a relaxed setting ​🍕 Free Lunch: Stay on after 1PM and connect over lunch with founders and fellow students, there will be yummy AND free food! (WOW what a good deal!) ​Event Details ​📅 Date: 6 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PM (Registration starts at 10:45 AM) 📍 Location: i3 Building, MPH Level 2 ​Ready to play your cards right? Don’t miss this chance to secure your spot and shuffle into your next opportunity♦️ Sign up here: https://luma.com/pny08mft [CLOSES 3 MAY 2359]

🦞 Build Your First AI Agent with OpenClaw 🦞 Learn how to design, build, and deploy your own AI agent from understanding system-level control to creating real workflows that actually run on your computer. 📅 15 April 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 4 – 6 PM 📍 NUS* (exact venue to be announced closer to the event) Agenda 💡 Introduction to OpenClaw & system-level agents 💡 Real-world use cases (productivity, operations, business workflows) 💡 Live demo + build your own AI agent 💡 Best practices: security, reliability, and scaling 💡 From product to profit: monetising with Mythos 💡 Q&A Speakers from 🎤 UseOpenClaw.ai 🎤 Mythos 💻 Bring your laptop for the hands-on session! ⚡ Spots are limited. Sign up here! 🔗 Follow our socials to stay updated. Brought to you by UseOpenClaw.ai,Mythos and StartIT.