Wavemaker | noun.
A next-gen blue economy leader. Someone unafraid to ask questions or challenge systems. An individual ready to take action for the ocean.
Current Roles:
Hey ocean lovers, we’re not currently recruiting interns for Wavemakers, but please express your interest for future intakes below!
Are You a Wavemaker?
Wavemakers are the next generation of ocean economy leaders. They’re not afraid to ask tough questions, challenge old systems, or push big ideas forward. From lab to boardroom, startup to scale-up, Wavemakers are driven by impact and ready to turn ambition into action, for the ocean and the industries that depend on it.
Wavemakers is Ocean Impact Organisation’s internship program, designed for emerging changemakers who want to contribute to a thriving blue economy. It provides students and early-career professionals with meaningful project-based experience, professional development, and direct exposure to the ocean innovation ecosystem.
Interns are matched to strategic projects aligned with OIO’s mission. While the scope of work varies, each internship is shaped to ensure tangible outcomes, learning opportunities, and connection to a growing community of ocean impact professionals.
Program Overview
What Interns Gain
🔥 Career Exposure: Hands-on experience within a dynamic, impact-driven organisation
🙋 Project Ownership: Opportunity to lead on real work with measurable outcomes
👩🏫 Learning & Mentorship: Support from the OIO team and expert advisors
🌊 Ecosystem Access: Introductions to startups, founders, investors, and collaborators
🤝 Community: Access to a growing alumni network and optional Phase 2 mentorship roles
Post-Program Opportunities
The benefits don’t end with your internship! As a part of the Wavemakers alumni network, you’ll have the chance to:
📢 Become a mentor or contributor to future cohorts
📱 Stay engaged through events and ecosystem projects
🤝 Be considered for paid roles or future collaborations with OIO and partners
Program Overview
Wavemakers is Ocean Impact Organisation’s internship program, designed for emerging changemakers who want to contribute to a thriving blue economy. It provides students and early-career professionals with meaningful project-based experience, professional development, and direct exposure to the ocean innovation ecosystem.
Interns are matched to strategic projects aligned with OIO’s mission. While the scope of work varies, each unpaid internship is shaped to ensure you see tangible outcomes, learning opportunities, and connection to a growing community of ocean impact professionals.
Who it’s for
University students (undergraduate, honours, masters, PhD)
Early-career professionals exploring pathways in ocean innovation
Individuals with skills or interests across areas like business, science, communications, design, AI, policy, or impact
Program Structure
Weekly check-ins, peer-to-peer learning moments, and feedback loops are built into the rhythm of the program.
Duration: 10-week internship (unpaid, part-time, flexible based on university calendars)
Format: Remote-first with optional in-person engagements (where possible)
Internship placements are matched to strategic projects fitting a current focus area of the organisation, such as:
Investment analysis & venture pipeline mapping
Ecosystem research and partner engagement
Commercialisation and innovation strategy
Ocean literacy and storytelling initiatives
AI and internal productivity tooling
Types of Projects
You’ll finish the program with unique perspectives and key skills, such as:
A deeper understanding of ocean innovation, sustainability, and the blue economy
Strengthened skills in research, communication, analysis, and collaboration
Confidence to pursue future pathways in startups, research, policy, or investment
A deliverable portfolio piece to showcase your impact
Learning Outcomes
What We’re Looking for
You’ll be a perfect fit for Wavemakers if you’re excited to be a part of the OIO team, and have:
Eagerness to learn and contribute
Passion for ocean or environmental issues
Commitment to project delivery and team engagement
Aligned time zones (Asia Pacific) preferred
Does that sound like you?
