Projet: Hack & Hire
Kickstart your career in sustainability: turbo mode.
Six companies hiring in sustainability are each putting a real problem from their backlog on the table. You get a week to build on one, then 15 minutes with their hiring team to defend it. No CV screen. No cover letter.
Strong teams go into the company's real hiring process. 🎉 Winners walk away with guaranteed interviews.
One week. Six tracks. One room of builders.
🛠️ How it works
Each track is one company and one real problem statement, to be revealed at kickoff on 10 October. You pick a track, build with your teammate for a week, then pitch it directly to the hiring team. Use whatever tools you want, AI included. Be prepared to present it and answer questions.
Hiring companies:
SystemEarth. Singapore-based sustainability and compliance intelligence startup using AI and satellite data to help companies stay ahead of supply-chain regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation. Topics: ESG & Compliance, Sustainability x AI
BlueNexus (Technologies). Singapore water-tech company building AI-operated, autonomous water treatment and reuse infrastructure for water-intensive industrial and municipal operations. Topics: Sustainability × AI
Temasek Foundation. Temasek's Singapore-based philanthropic arm, funding climate, environment, and sustainability programmes across Singapore and the region
Bizsu. Singapore ESG startup (founded 2019) whose patented CONTINEWM® nets cut building air-conditioning energy use by up to 25%, with clients like CapitaLand, Marina Bay Sands, and OCBC. Topic: Decarbonisation.
beez-fm. Singapore PropTech/GreenTech/AI startup running RizaOne, a zero-CAPEX outcome-based marketplace that matches buildings to verified decarbonisation retrofits and green capital. Topic: Decarbonisation
Global Green Connect. Singapore-based sustainability consultancy, academy, and social enterprise that helps businesses and SMEs build ESG/decarbonisation capability through advisory, training, and carbon-accounting support.
✏ Allocation of track and team
You rank your track preferences at kickoff. Assignments are released by end of day, 10 October. Each track has a capped capacity, so you might not get your first choice. We will try our best!
What you submit
By 23:59, 16 Oct, each team submits the deliverables. The company might view your submission before your pitch.
🚀 Who should apply?
Students and early-career builders in Singapore who want to work in sustainability. We’re looking for:
AI Engineering
Machine Learning
Data Science
Business Development
Marketing & Communications
You do not have to be technical. No prior sustainability experience required. We have workshops for you!
Whether you’re looking for a part-time internship, a full-time internship, or a full-time role, this is a chance to put your work directly in front of hiring teams.
Places are limited. Free to join. Application rolling.
Schedule
Kickoff: Saturday 10 October, 12-3pm
Opening remarks from Projet and the hiring companies.
Keynote: Global Green Connect on building a career in sustainability.
Company panel discussion and problem statement reveal!
Q&A moderated by Projet and NUS Climate Analytics and Technology Club.
Track preferences form opens.
By end of day: tracks and teams released.
Workshop and check-ins (online)
Workshop with NUS Climate Analytics and Technology Club.
Progress check and office hours.
Pitch slot booking opens.
Finals: Saturday 17 October (timing TBC)
Morning: Closed-door pitches. Only need to come for your slot. 20 minutes per team with the hiring team.
Afternoon: Final remarks and prize presentation.
Networking.
❗ Details
Kickoff: 10 October 2026, 12-3pm
Workshops: [TBC] (online)
Finals: 17 October 2026 [Timing TBC]
📍 Acacia College NUS, Cinnamon South Learn Lobe, SR1B Level 1
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Organized by: Projet
Supported by: NUS Climate Analytics and Technology Club
Partners: Global Green Connect · bizsu · Temasek Foundation · BlueNEXUS · SystemEarth · Beezfm