The Ecopreneur Network is a lifelong support network that amplifies the efforts of the most ambitious ocean startups worldwide to achieve revolutionary planetary impact.

Startups that are incorporated, developing a for-profit business, and have completed at least a pre-seed or seed stage financing round that is in line with one or more of the following ocean impact areas are invited to join SOA’s Ecopreneur Network:

• Reducing Greenhouse Gases: Elimination or Avoidance of Blue Carbon and CO2E
• Reducing Pollution: Reusing, Eliminating, or Preventing
• Preservation and Restoration of Ecosystems and Species
• Blue Foods: Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Seafood Substitutes
• Research, Literacy, and Ocean Data

Quick Details:

• Provided by: Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA)
• Deadline: 4 October 2024
• Gender: Any
• Eligible Nations: All

Benefits:

• Lifetime SOA Support: Support from SOA’s group of industry specialists includes one-on-one consultations and office hours.
• Expert Mentorship: Through skill-based mentor working groups and matching events, connect with over 330 mentors.
• Funding Opportunities from Investors: Access to the ocean-committed investor network of SOA through in-person gatherings, one-on-one meetings, and other means
• Thought Leadership & Media Exposure: Develop your ability to think strategically by seizing opportunities to share your viewpoint.
• Eligibility for an SOA Investment: Members are qualified to receive up to a $100,000 USD investment from SOA.
• Access to Partner Offerings: participation in and privileged access to SOA-verified global ocean partners

Eligibility Criteria:

• They welcome ecopreneurs from all over the world.
• No restriction on age.

Documents Requirement:

• Please be prepared to present your startup’s case studies, incorporation paperwork, pertinent one-pagers, and deck.

How to Apply?

To apply, kindly click the apply now button below, and complete the form.

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For more details, kindly refer to SOA’s website.