Deadline: 4 October 2024
Applications are now open for the Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024 . The Ecopreneur Network is a lifetime support programme that is fostering the lives of the world's most ambitious ocean startups and amplifying their efforts to achieve transformative planetary impact.
The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) invites startups to join its Ecopreneur Network that are incorporated and building a for-profit company with at least one pre-seed or early stage funding round completed that aligns with one or more of the following ocean impact areas:
- Reduction of greenhouse gases: removal or prevention of blue carbon and CO2E
- Pollution Reduction: Circular Use, Waste Removal or Avoidance
- Ecosystems and Species: Preservation and Restoration
- Blue Foods: Fishing, Aquaculture and Seafood Alternatives
- Ocean data, literacy and research
Benefits
- Lifetime SOA support: Support includes one-to-one meetings and office hours with a team of SOA industry experts.
- Specialised mentoring: connect with more than 330 mentors through matching events and skills-based mentor working groups.
- Investor funding opportunities: Access to SOA's network of committed ocean investors through personal events, 1-1 connections and more.
- Innovative leadership and media exposure: Develop innovative leadership skills through unique opportunities to contribute your perspective.
- Eligibility for an SOA investment: Members are eligible to receive an SOA investment of up to US$ 100,000.
- Access to partner offers: Privileged access and membership of global ocean partners verified by SOA.
Eligibility
- Eco-entrepreneurs from all over the world are welcome.
- There are no age restrictions.
Application
Applications for the Class of 2024 are now open! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and applications received by 3 June will be considered for priority access to the Ecopreneur Network. The SOA will announce the full Class of 2024 at the end of the year.
