Deadline: October 4, 2024
Applications are open for the Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024. The Ecopreneur Network is a program of lifetime support that is advancing the world’s most ambitious ocean startups for life and amplifies their efforts to achieve transformative planetary impact.
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) invites startups to join their Ecopreneur Network who are incorporated and building a for-profit company with at least a pre-seed or seed stage financing round completed that aligns with one or more of the following ocean impact areas:
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Blue Carbon & CO2E Removal or Avoidance
- Pollution Reduction: Circular Use, Waste Removal or Avoidance
- Ecosystem and Species: Preservation and Restoration
- Blue Foods: Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Alternatives
- Ocean Data, Literacy, and Research
Benefits
- Lifetime SOA Support: Support includes one-on-one meetings and office hours with SOA’s team of industry experts.
- Expert Mentorship: Connect with 330+ mentors through matching events and skills-based mentor working groups.
- Funding Opportunities from Investors: Access to SOA’s network of ocean-committed investors through personal events, 1-1 connections, and more.
- Thought Leadership & Media Exposure: Build thought leadership skills through unique opportunities to contribute your perspective.
- Eligibility for an SOA Investment: Members are eligible to receive an investment from SOA of up to $100,000 USD.
- Access to Partner Offerings: Privileged access and membership within SOA-verified global ocean partners.
Eligibility
- Ecopreneurs from around the world are welcome.
- There is no restriction on age.
Application
Applications for the Class of 2024 are now open! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with applications received by June 3 to be considered for priority access to the Ecopreneur Network. SOA will announce the full Class of 2024 at the end of the year.
For more information, visit Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024.
