Entrepreneurship can be a difficult and lonely journey.
Our accelerator is designed to give each startup the technical support, business acumen, personal development, and network connections they need to scale.
We’re committed to nurturing for-profit startups, ocean-impact startups that have a net positive impact on the triple bottom line.
We’re committed to supporting 72 startups over the next 3 years.
Applications are open year-round, and considered on a rolling basis.
Deadline for Cohort 7, intake 2 is 30 April 2026.
Take a look at the transformational stories behind the ventures shaping the future of ocean-based solutions:
Overexploitation is pushing many marine species to the brink, so we focus on solutions in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood alternatives to build a regenerative Blue Economy.
This includes supporting smart fishing technologies, sustainable feed solutions, and novel food production methods that ensure food security while protecting marine life.
ABALOBI is a South African-based organization that uses world-first fisheries improvement technologies and data to cultivate thriving, equitable, and climate-resilient small-scale fishing communities. Through their Fish With A Story platform, they connect fisher cooperatives with fair local and global markets, implementing data-driven strategies for both ecological and social sustainability.
Healthy Seaweed Co is a social enterprise that champions healthy living through seaweed value addition, creating diverse food products like juices, spices, and candies for local consumption. The company commits to fair and sustainable practices, ensuring their high-quality products are sourced with environmentally-friendly methods and supporting income generation for women seaweed smallholder farmers in Tanzania.
ReNile is a leading agritech company that transforms agriculture with end-to-end smart farming solutions using Internet of Things (IoT) systems to optimize water, air, and soil quality. Their cutting-edge, real-time analytics and customizable automation empower farms to enhance production efficiency and ensure sustainability by reducing resource consumption by over 20%.
