02 INTRODUCING OCEAN COMMUNITY
From connection to Ocean-positive impact
Ocean Community is a globally connected platform bringing together enrepreneurs, researchers, educators, industry leaders, investors and organisations to advance Ocean-positive innovation. Through our community, learning experiences and innovation programs, we enable new solutions and stronger ventures for a regenerative Ocean economy.
03 OUR PROGRAMS
Learn. Innovate. Build what comes next.
Two complementary programme platforms that develop knowledge, advance innovation and create pathways towards implementation and impact for the regenerative Ocean Economy.
OC Learn
Building ocean knowledge, innovation skills and capabilities for the Ocean Age.
Ocean 101
Free online learning to build ocean literacy.
Ocean Campus
University partnerships, interdisciplinary innovation challenges and Innothons.
Ocean Community Academy
Professional courses and certifications in ocean knowledge and innovation.
Executive Education | Dec 2026
Executive learning programs developed with and for academic and industry partners, launching with online Blue Enterprise Transformation introduction course and expanding into industry-specific hybrid modules in 2027.
OC Innovate
Advancing innovation from early ideas & scientific research to venture development, implementation and scale.
Ocean Venture Navigator | In design
Digital tools for self-directed venture readiness and development.
Ocean Community Challenge
Global innovation challenge, advancing and connecting promising solutions with expertise and pathways to impact.
OPath2Impact
Structured startup and venture acceleration toward market readiness and growth.venture acceleration.
OLab2Impact | In design
Research commercialization and lab-to-market development.
Ocean Venture Studio | In design
Selective venture co-creation and business building.
04 OCEAN INNOVATION ARENAS
Where ocean innovation takes shape.
Six interconnected arenas where science, entrepreneurship and industry come together to advance solutions for a regenerative Ocean Economy.
01 | Blue Food Systems
Sustainable aquatic food systems and new approaches to production.
02 | Blue Water & Coastal Resilience
Healthy waters, resilient coasts and nature-based solutions.
03 | Blue Materials & Products
Ocean-inspired materials, circular products and resource innovation.
04 | Blue Mobility, Shipping & Ports
Cleaner maritime transport, ports and connected infrastructure.
05 | Ocean Intelligence, Safety & Security
Ocean observation, data, technology and maritime resilience.
06 | Blue Energy
Ocean energy and solutions supporting the energy transition.
Help shape what comes next.
Whether you're building solutions, contributing expertise, investing or creating opportunities for collaboration, we invite you to engage in the Ocean Innovation Arenas.
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05 OUR COMMUNITY
Find your place in the ecosystem
Builders
Founders & Innovators
Building the solutions of tomorrow.
Backers
Investors & Supporters
Fueling innovation and scaling impact.
Guides
Mentors & Experts
Sharing Knowledge and experience.
Catalysts
Organisations & Partners;
Creating change through collaboration and action.
Help shape what comes next.
A community built through participation
Whether you're building solutions, investing in innovation, sharing expertise or connecting organizations, there is a place for you in Ocean Community.
Join our global community, explore membership opportunities or engage through our programs, partnerships and regional gateways.
OC Sweden
ACTIVATE 26
Join our second Assembly as we activate Sweden's Ocean innovation ecosystem and shape the 2027 Innovation Roadmap.
Community Votes
See which innovations earned the strongest support from our global community.
Guardians of the Arctic
Exploring new models of stewardship in an era of climate - and geopolitical change.
OCC 2026 Finalists
Meet the 18 founders and startups selected from 88 applications and 54 countries.
