BlueGea Group
International Business Development Fellow
About the Organization:
BlueGea Group is a blue biotechnology company based in the Dominican Republic, composed of two private companies, SOS Carbon and SOS Biotech, and an NGO, The Terra & Marre Foundation. The group works harvesting and upcycling sargassum, an invasive floating seaweed that accumulates in massive quantities along the Caribbean and Atlantic coastlines. As it decomposes, it releases methane, CO2, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, with gas concentrations measured at up to 35 times recommended exposure limits, while generating over US$1.5 billion in annual economic losses across tourism, fisheries, coastal infrastructure and public health. BlueGea has developed a vertically integrated model that harvests sargassum before it reaches the shoreline using a patented technology that retrofits local fishing vessels into high-capacity collection units. The harvested biomass is then upcycled through the company's proprietary biorefinery into bio-based agricultural inputs that reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers. By integrating marine restoration with industrial biotechnology, BlueGea mitigates the environmental and public health impacts of invasive seaweed while creating circular economy solutions for agriculture and new income opportunities for coastal communities.
Fellowship Description:
The International Business Development Fellow will support BlueGea's commercial expansion into new international markets for its bio-based agricultural products. While the Dominican Republic is currently our primary commercial market, we are actively expanding internationally and are looking for a fellow to help identify and develop new business opportunities. The fellow will conduct market research, identify potential distributors, retailers, agricultural partners, and commercial customers across target regions, develop lead lists, support outreach strategies, and help prepare commercial materials and presentations. Additional responsibilities include competitor analysis, evaluating market entry opportunities, supporting customer relationship management (CRM), and contributing to the development of international go-to-market strategies. The fellow will work closely with the leadership team to strengthen BlueGea's commercial pipeline and accelerate global market expansion.
Qualifications:
1. Background in Business, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Agriculture, or a related field.
2. Interest in international business development, market expansion, and commercial strategy.
3. Comfortable conducting outreach and building relationships with prospective partners and customers.
4. Experience with CRM platforms, lead generation, or sales tools is a plus. 5. Interest in sustainability, climate technologies, regenerative agriculture, or the blue economy. 6. Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
Time Commitment: 18-25 hours per week